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Karen Millen Stretch Floral Print Shift Dress

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Summer Occasion Dresses

Add a feminine edge to your new season wardrobe with one of Karen Millen’s fabulous dresses. Elegantly shaped to streamline the silhouette and beautifully decorated in delicate lace is perfect for special occasions. We love the range of summer prints and signature stretch fabric both woven and printed in Italy. The floral shift dress features a glorious lace back panel and pleating detail waist for an impeccable fit. An attractive multi-print in shades of purple, pink, lime and cream gives plenty of scope when it comes to matching accessories.

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Wedding Guest Dress Collection

Discover the latest trends including the New Pretty collection. Here you will find an array of softly tailored styles, modern looks and ultra-special finishes with intricate cutwork embroidery, jacquard textures, embellishment and lace. Strong simple dressing with new boxy tee shapes joins the selection of full skirted and shift styles dresses. Pretty florals, muted pastels and sheer loveliness jump out at you and take on a softer note for the warmer climes.

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Mini Leather Bags and Suede Court Shoes

Whether it’s a roomy tote, sleek clutch or a trendsetting satchel that grabs your attention you are guaranteed bags of style. For day time cool the micro satchel is a down sized version of the classically shaped satchel and is a smart choice for off-duty glamour. This mini shoulder bag comes in soft leather with shoulder strap and chunky gold fastenings. It has a signature squeeze lock closure. Measures 14 x 11 x 7cm. Finish your look with timeless heels in leg-lengthening neutral hues. These suede court shoes feature a concealed platform. Height 10.5cm.

Coast Special Occasion Collections

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Lexique Coral Lace Dress
Whatever the event find instant inspiration from chic collections from Coast. These include Day to night outfits, Party, Prom and Race Day dresses along with bridal, wedding guest and bridesmaid dresses. Shopping by colour is a great way to find the perfect match for a Mother of the Bride or Groom outfit too. For a sophisticated combination in feminine pink hues we love the Lexique coral lace dress with its sheer scalloped hem. A figure flattering piece covered in romantic lace with cap sleeves and concealed back zip.

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Telma Pink Cropped Jacket
Elegant summer jackets, coats and cover ups to layer over your going out dresses are essential for cooler evenings. A great selection of sheer sleeved, pretty lace and shimmer styles will finish off your look perfectly. The Telma cropped pink jacket is cut with a neat peter pan collar and features a two button fastening, half sleeves and a lustrous shine fabric. Wear with sleek evening trousers or your favourite glamorous dress. We’ve matched it with the fabulous Lexique dress but the versatile shade will look stunning with many other outfits.

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Petra Cape Cocktail Dress - Blue
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Phase Eight Women's Collarless Short Jacket - 14 - Blue, Blue
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Designer Floral Netted Pill Hat
Design-led fashion from Coast offers effortlessly chic wardrobe updates for easy mix and match options. Stylish accessories, embellished clutch bags and elegant shoes make an outfit complete and are the quickest way to transform your look. Our accessory style pick includes the floral netted pill hat by award-winning milliner William Chambers. An exquisite creation adorned with peach rosette appliqué atop vintage-inspired netting. The design is beautifully set off by the oval base that slightly falls towards the eye when worn.

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Embellished Handbags and Ankle Strap Shoes
Make a statement in the Ariel pointed toe shoes with double ankle straps, silver-toned buckle and soft cushion insole. Just the right height with low heels for day to night comfort. Available in snakeskin print in natural and plain nude and black. The Perla clutch is one for the shortlist when it comes to adding a modern edge to your ensemble. A show-stopping design with shimmering faux pearls with optional snake chain shoulder strap. It is fully lined and has a secure clear clip fastening.

Gold Ribbon Lace Dress And Satin Jacket

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Two Piece Summer Wedding Outfit
Beautiful looks for the new season and perfect for a summer wedding. A coordinating colour palette in soft neutral shades will make this dress and jacket outfit a cornerstone of your occasionwear wardrobe. The light gold shift dress features a ribbon mesh design with a partially detachable satin waistband, back vent and round neckline. The short sleeves give just the right amount of arm coverage for a flattering finish. Great worn alone with nude court shoes and accessories.


Complete Wedding Styles from Jacques Vert
For a complete wedding look Jacques Vert collections offer top to toe glamour for a truly dazzling look. Pair this classically shaped dress with a tailored jacket for an ultimate statement making ensemble. The satin jacket is the ideal overlay for special occasions with 3/4 sleeves, structured shoulder pads and darting detail. It has a hook and eye fastening and a semi stretch fabric for a comfortable fit. A matching satin skirt is also available along with a ribbon lace peplum top.

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Phase Eight Women's Doube Layer Lace Shift Dress - 10 - Blue, Blue
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Bow Trim Shoes and Matching Clutch Bag
Accessorising is made easy with matching shoes, bags and stunning designer hats and fascinators. The bow trim clutch bag comes in a gold satin fabric with pretty bow detailing. It has a magnetic closure and handy detachable strap. A feminine choice in a go with anything shade. Coordinate with the satin coated slingback shoes.

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Silk Flower Fascinators and Designer Hats
Keep the neutral theme with a beautifully crafted floral loop trim fascinator. A great alternative to a hat with a comfortable headband and botanical style design. A wide range of Mother of the Bride/Groom fascinators are available with rich colour trims to compliment any outfit. New designer’s for Jacques Vert offers stunning headpieces too. Spring/summer 2014 collections by Rachel Trevor-Morgan include a champagne corsage hat and an oyster Quill sinamay fascinator with net and feather design that would give your formal look show stopping style.

Sheer Yoke High Neck Summer Dresses

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Audley Floral Fit and Flare Dress
Just arriving in time for the busy social season. The Hobbs Invitation Audley dress is a fabulous look for summer weddings or garden parties. A sleeveless fit and flare style with high neck, sheer yoke and full flowing skirt. For an evening cover up slip on the Carrie knit bolero in rose. The pretty shade compliments the pink floral print perfectly complete with white or nude heels and soft leather bag.

Orange Pink Rachel Dress
The Rachel dress is another new arrival available in antique pink, navy and the summery orange pink that we love. It is a feminine and elegant design with sheer panelling above the pleated cross over bodice. Folds of fabric cascade from the waist down adding freedom of movement with plenty of swish for dancing the night away. A flattering dress for taking you through day to night and one that you can wear to many events. Mix up the look with stylish cover ups and jackets. Keep accessories low key as the dress speaks for itself but statement shoes are a must for a party ready look.

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Hobbs Invitation Occasionwear
For chic and sophisticated outfits Hobbs occasionwear shop has a solution whatever the event. From head turning gowns, day dresses and two piece sets to trouser suits and jackets. Completing your look is easy with trend setting heels including Italian crafted courts, ice white pointed strappy shoes and kitten heel slingbacks. Comfortable heel heights, soft suede and leather give you all-day wear in style. The lovely Eve bag in light nude will add that final flourish for a neat shoulder bag try the NW3 Bugle mini bag in luxe pearl pink.

Pink and Grey Occasion Outfits

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Jacques Vert Summer Florals Collection
The Summer Florals collection brings feminine shapes and sophisticated styling for all your summer events. A fabulous choice of dresses with or without sleeves along with matching bolero jackets and accessories appropriate for any occasion. Exciting new arrivals include chic cover ups, edge to edge jackets and elegant longline frock coats to offset your occasion outfits perfectly.

Floral Shift Dress and Tailored Jacket
The soft floral shift dress features a Shantung fabric, round neckline and neat short sleeves. On the back there is a V-shaped design, zip and vent. A great look with just the right amount of arm coverage to wear on its own or with a coordinating jacket. Pick out a colour to suit a variety of jackets in ivory, grey or pink. Dove grey is a popular choice for a Mother of the Bride or Groom outfit compliment with matching swirl fascinator, diamante trim shoes and clutch.

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Pansy Print Flared Belted Prom Dress
Ladylike allure in luxurious floaty chiffon. The Pansy Prom dress is a sleeveless design with a fresh flower print and contrasting tie belt that will take you through the summer season in style. Its flared skirt and nipped in waist offers a flattering silhouette. Other features include a round neckline, centre back zip and full lining. Length 114cm. In sizes 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 24.

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Flower Trim Hat, Clutch and Matching Occasion Shoes
New season accessories in pastel shades complete the look. For an occasion handbag there is the diamante trim clutch in a grey shimmer fabric with button clip fastening and internal space for holding essentials. Team with matching peep toe kitten heel shoes with sparkle detail.

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Fuchsia Medium Hatinator with Sinamay Loops
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Expertly crafted headwear from Jacques Vert include the delightful flower trim hat. A glamorous creation with a wide brim base and statement floral design. Another style to try is the flower trim fascinator also in dove grey. This has a mesh base and is set on a satin headband.

Cream Evening Trousers Occasion Skirts and Tops

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Chesca Occasionwear Separates
Beautiful pieces combine to deliver feminine allure in cream and ivory, whatever the occasion. Wedding looks in easy on the eye pastels and vintage lace exude classic glamour with effortless style. New arrivals in an array of plain and colour matched separates give flexibility to mix and match at will. Outfit finishing touches like the beige and gold suede court shoes, studded quilt chain clutch and the charming hand made multi-strand beaded necklace add style. Wear-with-anything neutrals are perfect with black, ivory and cream key pieces.

Khaki Smoke Crush Pleated Ruffle Blouse
The exquisite ruffle blouse in khaki, grey and jade is stunning over linen trousers. For an alternative look it can easily be worn unbuttoned over dresses as a soft jacket. A long sleeved multi coloured print blouse with crush pleats. Update with shoes and accessories in new season hues.

Elegant Evening Trouser Suits
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Dressy Trousers and Matching Satin Trim Top
Take a relaxed approach to evening chic with a pair of chiffon evening trousers. Chesca’s fluid trousers are perfectly lightweight for spring and summer dressing. A straight leg design with vertical satin band lends a formal accent to your going out wardrobe. These smart tailored trousers look great with the matching cream camisole. The sleeveless top features a high satin neckline and is fully lined for modesty.

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Vanilla Scallop Lace Skirt and Cover up
For a lovely way to wear the lace trend the beautiful vintage inspired two piece is a must. The luxury lace skirt features a scalloped hem, full lining for added shape and is crafted to fit and flatter. Skirt length from waist to hem 78cm. Team with matching vanilla shrug for a complete ensemble. An elegant cover up with scalloped waterfall front and chiffon back. 68cm from shoulder neck point to hem.