Don’t know what to wear to that wedding? Dressing for a more formal event shouldn’t fill you with fear… occasion dressing has softened in past few years allowing a more relaxed, wearable approach with flowing maxi dresses, shimmering minis or loose tailoring taking the lead.

Hemlines are longer, colours are paler and fabrics have movement again. Pale pink, delicate florals, lace trims and shimmering satins are replacing anything too structured or overly formal; the mood feels romantic and feminine, but still modern.

The challenge, of course, is finding something that feels special enough for a wedding, polished enough for a summer party and relaxed enough for a night out afterwards… nobody wants a dress that only works once.

A fluid pink maxi, a floral slip, shimmering asymmetric satin or a beautifully cut print… these are the dresses you can style up for almost every summer invitation in your calendar and in different ways.  Mesh mules with lunch, kitten heels for cocktails, elaborate earrings for the wedding and ballet pumps for that garden party.

Shells, crystals, pearls and pastel stones bring new life to your accessories: no one wants to look too predictable. Look for unexpected shapes, delicate tassels and mismatched pairings - the kind that people really notice.

Sometimes getting dressed isn't about finding something new; it's about finding the right dress, clever styling and accessorising it differently.