2019 Wedding Styles and Special Event Occasionwear
Discover occasionwear to wear to a wedding, a day at the races or any other special event worth dressing up for. Find modern Mother of the Bride outfits for spring summer autumn and winter weddings. Our latest style gallery is alive with colour, key looks and elegant classics too. From much-loved prints, delicate embroidery to after dark shimmer and sparkle.
Sosandar sequin party dresses under £100, evening occasionwear shoes and bags. Partywear features shimmering fabric, embellished lace detail and dresses with sleeves. Party dresses come in a range of colours including silver, gold, black velvet, red and sapphire blue.
Fenn Wright Manson occasionwear and Autumn wedding outfits. Kiku floral silk dress with flattering seam detail. Kiku sun-ray pleated skirt with elasticated waist matching dipped hem top. Style with the Lichtenstein navy occasion jacket or cropped Gaia pink cardigan.
Fenn Wright Manson occasionwear and autumn wedding outfits. New AW19 co-ordinated wedding guest styles include dusty blue Chantal cropped jacket, tailored coat, matching dress and contrasting floral navy print dresses.
Chi Chi London pink occasion dresses. One shoulder dress has crochet design with asymmetric sleeve and colour block blue waistband. Bright floral flared dresses have box pleat midi skirt with pockets and fitted bodice.
Roman wedding guest occasionwear summer occasion outfits under £100. Fit and flare dresses and matching bolero in metallic floral jacquard. Race day skater dresses in gold, yellow, silver and navy.
Monsoon wedding guest outfits and occasionwear. Shop new season collection of fit and flare blue and pink satin dresses and bow detail cocktail dress
Boden occasionwear AW19 New-in baltic blue multi print dresses with long sleeves. Maxi, midi and knee-length occasion dress styles with a high neckline, flowing skirts and waist detail. 60’s floral retro dresses feature balloon shape sleeves, stand collar and classic shift shape.
Helen McAlinden designer occasionwear lemon cream pencil skirts occasion dresses matching coat with mother of pearl buttons and fringed edges. Waterfall and textured boucle jackets. 2019 Modern Mother of the Bride wedding suits.
Mother of the Bride dress suits, wedding guest race day dress and jacket outfits. Floral flared midi dress and royal blue jacket bag and fascinator. Multi print scuba shift dress and red crop jacket with matching accessories. View More 2 piece wedding outfits
Summer wedding occasionwear and race day outfits. Floral print dresses in yellow, blue, pastel pink and green come with fit and flare skirts and hi-lo hemlines. Sleeveless prom styles feature waist detail, pockets and crossover necklines.
Make an entrance in a stunning maxi gown or trendy red high low full skirt and occasion top. Eveningwear dresses include a mink colour pleated caped sleeve dress with embellished trim and Merlot fishtail jacquard dress.
London-based design house Roland Mouret has entered administration. Shop design brands at Selfridges.
Roland Mouret Mother of the Bride pink and blue outfits wedding guest designer dresses. Pink Clover wool-crepe dress feature include square neck, long sleeves, fitted waist and flared skirt. Augustus pastel blue dress with draped skirt, V-neck and capped sleeves. Barwick fit-and-flare sleeveless dress with asymmetric neck and skirt. Meghan Markle loves to wear the French designer's dresses.
London-based design house Roland Mouret has entered administration. Shop design brands at Selfridges.
Roland Mouret occasionwear evening occasion trousers suits and jumpsuits. Pillar box red high rise slim leg crepe trousers with split flared bottoms. Pink strapless ruffle wide leg jumpsuit with sweetheart neck and peplum waist. Stretch metallic trousers with drawstring elasticated waistband and turn-up cuffs.
London-based design house Roland Mouret has entered administration. Shop design brands at Selfridges.
Roland Mouret occasionwear peplum waist dresses and tops. Wilder grape wool crepe peplum dress features nipped in waist and puffed sleeves. Lawrence white sleeveless peplum-waist knitted top with round neck and asymmetric hem. Aldingham flared panel sky blue dress with high neck and capped sleeves.
London-based design house Roland Mouret has entered administration. Shop design brands at Selfridges.
Roland Mouret Mother of the Bride designer eveningwear. Lockton wool crepe purple one shoulder gown with flared hem. Sitobion jade maxi dress with folded square neck and cap sleeves. Multi black print dress with fluid skirt and short sleeve drape top.
French Connection wedding guest outfits and modern bridesmaid dresses in pastel shades, pink and lemon. Sleeveless, short and long sleeve dresses come in sheer floaty fabric and lace. Details include embellished waist, sequin bodice, flared midi skirt and fluted sleeves.
French Connection floral occasion midi dresses in multi black, cream and grey print. New season dress designs include retro shirt style with button front, fit and flare full pleated skirts and side pockets. Ideal summer wedding guest outfits.
French Connection wedding occasionwear. Vintage lace wide leg culottes white bridal jumpsuit, Victorian style one piece with high neck, pleated frills and long sleeves. Embroidered evening jumpsuits, ivory occasion jacket and matching trousers.
French Connection vintage floral embroidered and lace occasion dresses in deep red, black and blue print. Wedding guest outfits include ruffles and frills, fit and flare shapes, tiered skirts, high neckline with sheer bodice and long fluted sleeves.
Whistles occasionwear and wedding guest dresses. Multi blue print dresses feature halter neckline, strappy bodice and high necks with ruffles and tiered skirts. Sleeveless dresses in midi and maxi lengths with colourful shoes and bag to match perfect for all your summer occasions.
Multi print midi dresses in bright green, yellow and orange. Spring summer wedding styles and occasionwear dresses with sleeves, V-neckline and flared skirts. Short and long sleeve, wrap over and waisted dress styles come in pretty florals and animal print. View Whistles occasionwear and new-in mid length dresses.
Whistles bridesmaid dresses modern wedding gowns and bridal occasionwear. New season maxi dresses comes in bright green, blue, red, yellow, navy and burgundy. Features we love include: one shoulder tie detail, tie back and fitted silhouettes, V-neck and full length cascading frills plus wrap over ruffle bodices.
Elegant eveningwear maxi gowns and midi dresses. Features include halter neck, tiered skirts and fringe detailing. Bare shoulder dresses perfect for holidays, garden parties and summer weddings. Browse new season wedding collections, shoes, bags and Whistles occasionwear dresses in vibrant red, paisley prints and colourful florals.
Fenn Wright Manson occasionwear dresses and jackets. Add some rich textures, luxury fabrics and unique prints to your going out wardrobe. Autumn and winter occasion outfits come in bold colours, stripes and florals. The chiffon and lace dress and matching jacket is a perfect wedding outfit while the classic red party dress exudes elegance for the cocktail hour.
Hobbs Sale and wedding outfits for every kind of wedding. Discover the perfect look for modern Mother of the Bride or Groom, bridesmaid and guests. New-in wedding collections include summer pastels through to autumn tones, contrasting two piece dress suits, trendy jumpsuits and occasion accessories.
John Lewis & Partners wedding fashion for Mother of the Bride and wedding guests. New season arrivals include Adrianna papell, Yumi, Gina bacconi embroidered lace overlay dresses, statement hats and fascinators, occasion shoes and evening bags.
Fenn Wright Manson New Arrivals Multi pink occasion outfits and spring summer wedding styles, long sleeve silk midi dresses with high neck, elegant sheer scarf, tailored shift dress and matching jacket.
Feminine floral and lace prom dress styles from V by Very. Elegant midi party dresses for the most special occasions come with cold shoulder styling, fitted bodice, bardot necklines, tulle underskirts and shimmering fabrics. In navy tones, monochrome and vibrant floral prints tap just add your favourite heels and matching clutch bag.
Hobbs occasionwear Mother of the Bride Mother of the Groom and wedding guest outfits in black and ivory. New for 2019 Arabella black and ivory confetti shift dress matching occasion coat and jacket.
Hobbs complete occasion outfits in shades of mink black and pink. Sophisticated Mother of the Bride two piece outfit includes the Anna edge to edge collarless coat crafted from stretch satin. Wear with matching lace shift dress.
Winser London wedding guest occasionwear. Spot print wrap over satin midi dresses in green and black, ivory and midnight navy. Style with black patent heels and clutch.
Modern Mother of the Bride or Groom dress and matching jacket outfits with coordinating bag and fascinator. New-in styles include pastel pink tailored silky dresses and navy lace shift dress with nude lining and fluted sleeves.
Karen Millen modern Mother of the Bride skirt suit with matching lace top in champagne, wedding guest midi dresses feature halter neck, black and white stripes, animal print, long sleeves and lace shoulder detail.
Occasionwear and summer occasion dress matching cover-up under £100 Complete Mother of the Bride Groom and Guest wedding outfits, shoes and bags
Ted Baker occasionwear wedding collection for modern Mother of the Bride, Groom and guests. Pale blue and ivory occasion dresses feature pleated skirts, sheer long sleeves and all over lace trim. For a refined look Ted’s elegant sleeveless midi dress comes with full skirt and subtle floral print in dusky pink.
Fenn Wright Manson Mother of the Bride autumn wedding occasionwear. Shift dress and jacket outfits in orange, ivory and navy. The Clementine is a slimming style with contrasting side panels and colourful print. Cecelia is a beautiful bright creation with delicate lace detailing. The Reya is a real crowd pleaser made from silky fabric in blue and orange hues. Compliment each dress with the Celeste jacket for coordinated elegance.
Mascara designer wear plus size embellished chiffon dresses in colours to suit all the seasons. Features include cropped butterfly and demi sheer batwing sleeves, knee length drape cut, decorated beaded round necklines, floaty and lightweight in red, light blue, pink, black, turquoise, bordeaux, navy, purple, dark green, grey and peach. New summer Mother of the Bride, Groom wedding guest collection.
Laura Ashley navy blue and yellow outfits for spring summer occasions. Smart day dresses feature bold and bright spot prints, flattering waist detail, fluted sleeves and florals. Coordinate with with eye-catching blazer, cross body bag and statement jewellery.
Damsel in a Dress fit and flare occasion dresses, wedding and race day outfits. Striped midi dress in navy orange with contrast belt. Colourblock dress with stitch detail panels and cap sleeves. Bright yellow sleeveless high low curved hem A-line dress.
Roman Originals wedding and occasionwear includes navy and silver dresses with lace overlay and embellished waist detail. Style with matching silk cropped jacket for modern Mother of the Bride, Groom and guests.
Hobbs spring summer pink ivory Mother of the Bride and wedding guest outfits. SS19 collections include pastel pink long sleeve dress with floaty blouson sheer sleeves, contrast embellished neckline dress and matching jacket. Complete with ice white slingback courts and clutch.
Hobbs occasionwear navy and silver Mother of the Bride and wedding guest outfits. Coordinating two piece styling includes the Anna edge to edge collarless coat crafted from stretch satin. Wear with matching lace shift dress. For an alternative look style the Elize boxy textured jacket with floral print fit and flare dress.
Hobbs new wedding collection for spring and summer. Seraphina latte cream lace dress is crafted in Italian ottoman fabric in a colourblock design. Complete your occasion look with matching jacket. The short sleeve Rhoda dress is elegantly embroidered in lemon, green, ivory and black with contrasting lace trim. Great for weddings, garden party events and race day. Style with metallic heels and and clutch.
Hobbs coordinating occasionwear and modern Mother of the Bride dress suits. The Jenny coat and matching dress gives an elegant well suited wedding look. For evening events style with navy lace dress with sky blue lining.
Get inspired with SS19 Hobbs occasionwear in midnight navy, ivory and cerise. New-in jewel embellished Arizona dress, Laurie colourblock dress both with matching occasion jackets. Isabella fit and flare dress with botanical print bodice and Sienna sleeveless dress with ribbon belt.
Phase Eight pastel pink wedding outfits for modern Mother of the Bride, Groom and guests. Colleen long occasion coat with tie detail, tea rose floral print short sleeve dress and matching shoes, bag and hat.
Phase Eight spring summer Mother of the Bride, Mother of the Groom and wedding guest outfits. Complete occasion outfits include elegant coats in duck egg blue, lace jackets and matching lace dresses, fascinators, shoes and bags.
Phase Eight winter Mother of the Bride wedding outfits in peacock blue teal navy gold and claret red. Jacquard tapework lace and embroidered occasion dresses matching jackets shoes bags and fascinators.
Designer Collections
Ghost occasionwear summer wedding guest dresses with polka dot prints and ruffle maxi dresses. Made from crinkle georgette and crepe fabric, Ghost new season collection features floaty skirts, gathers and wrap over front, elasticated self- tie waist and long sleeves with frilled cuff.
Ghost bridesmaid dresses and long satin vintage evening gowns with matching chiffon shawls. Pastel colours in oyster pink, ivory, dusty green, sky blue and silver grey. Flattering dress styles include cowl and boat neckline, bias cut skirt and draped back with ribbon.
Ghost satin dresses with bell shaped long flared sleeves. Knee length styles feature abstract and animal prints, covered buttons, slightly padded shoulders, bias cut skirts and tie waist belt. New-in Ghost occasionwear
Helen McAlinden new season occasionwear. Blue mink and gold occasion coats in lux lace and boucle fabric. Edge to edge tailored coats layer impeccably over coordinating dresses. The Double breasted coat offers a relaxed casual silhouette that looks great with dressy trousers.
Helen McAlinden designer tweed pencil skirt and trouser suits in navy, beige and cream. Features include boucle texture with fringed detail at cuffs, neckline and hem. Tailored occasion jackets coordinating wide leg trousers and silk tops.
Helen McAlinden occasion dresses for a summer wedding, garden parties and MOTB. Pencil shape and 50’s inspired vintage shift dresses with off shoulder styling, bow detail and waist tie in pastel blue, cream and pink.
Helen McAlinden designer occasionwear lemon cream pencil skirts dresses and matching occasion coat with decorative buttons, fringed cuffs and frayed edges. Waterfall jackets and boucle texture jackets. Modern Mother of the Bride wedding suits for 2019.
Helen McAlinden designer outfits wide and slim leg trousers, tailored trouser suits, relaxed kimono and smart jackets with skirts to match. Navy and cream mix and match separates for modern other of the Bride and wedding guests.
Lauren Ralph Lauren designer evening gowns. Green and blue one shoulder maxi dresses in soft flowing style with cascading ruffles, cape detail and alluring side split. Figure flattering red occasion dress with cowl neckline, gathered side tie and diamante detailing. Elevate your look with sparkling stiletto sandals and clutch bag.
Lauren Ralph Lauren chiffon and lace cocktail dresses and evening gowns. Black sleeveless maxi dresses are adorned with sequins and embroidered detailing, feature deep V-neckline to the front and back, pleated flared skirts and fitted bodice. Short sleeve occasion dresses in cream come with fit and flare styling and contrast sheer lace finish to the shoulders and hem.
Polo Ralph Lauren designer collection in colourblock and stripes. New season includes: Multi navy print dress with bold abstract print A-line skirt and fitted sleeveless bodice. Merino wool dress with ribbed texture and vibrant contrast gold stripes. Pleated georgette midi skirts in red, iconic polo shirts and blazers.
Lauren Ralph Lauren wide leg dressy jumpsuits in navy and cream stripes, black and white polka dots and red. New season include ruffle trim floaty jumpsuit with drawcord waist and side zip. A sleeveless style with striped wrap bodice and long sleeve tie belt flowing jumpsuit. Dress up with heels or sandals for a more relaxed look.
Somerset by Alice Temperley maxi dresses with high neckline, tie waist, wrap over design, sheer sleeves, frilled asymmetric skirt and ruffle hemline. In lightweight semi sheer fabric, leopard print and romantic mini heart prints.
Somerset by Alice Temperley floaty midi dresses with sleeves. Tie neck dot dress, Blue black spot button through dress with flowing skirt, Vintage style floral dress with dropped ruffle hem.
Somerset by Alice Temperley designer collection of stylish separates for 2019. Wide leg culottes, frilly bohemian style tops, vintage tie bow blouses and embroidered military jackets with bead detailing.
Somerset by Alice Temperley dresses with side seam pockets, black and white dots, animal prints ditzy florals. SS19 collections feature retro inspired tie neck and waist detail, puffed sleeves, lightweight woven fabric and elegant drape.
Mother of the Bride Dressy Trouser Suits
Fenn Wright Manson occasion trouser suits, tailored jackets, wide-leg evening trousers and party tops. New-season autumn winter wedding outfits, Mother of the Bride suits and eveningwear.
Smart tailored suits and separates for all your special events. New-season wedding outfits, modern Mother of the Bride and petite occasionwear.
Chesca new season Mother of the Bride trouser suits, chiffon evening trousers, cami tops matching sheer occasion coats, hats, shoes and bags. Plus size wedding fashion. Pink, grey, navy, ivory complete occasionwear.
Fenn Wright Manson occasionwear and petite collection for spring and summer weddings. Mother of the Bride trouser suits in rose pink and sky blue. Slim leg trousers matching jackets and coordinating tie bow blouses and tops.
Adrianna Papell occasion jumpsuits modern Mother of the Bride designer eveningwear. New season wedding styles include crepe, lace and shimmer fabric with glamorous wide leg. Metallic detailing and eye-catching ruffles.
Hobbs occasionwear coats, jackets, jumpsuits, and dressy trouser suits. Dress for any occasion with new spring summer collections. Coordinating pieces come in yellow, ivory, black and red. Complement your look with luxury heels like the leopard pointed toe court shoes.
Roman Originals occasionwear wide leg, cropped and slim leg occasion trousers. Modern Mother of the Bride Groom and guests trouser suits and evening trousers. Affordable wedding outfits under £50
Hobbs autumn winter occasionwear tailored suits in forest green wine & aubergine. Slim tapered leg trousers co-ordinating smart tops, blouses and jackets. New arrivals include the Vivienne jacket with matching trousers and sleek shift dress in stretch pique fabric. The Nadia suit is crafted from a fine wool blend in dark green.
Plus size Cornelli lace and chiffon coats with matching camisole and wide leg dressy trousers. Chesca Mother of the Bride trouser suits, two and three piece outfits for wedding and evening occasion wear
L.K. Bennett collection. Smart suits, tailored jackets and trousers with coordinating jersey tops and silk blouses. New season tailoring include tweed jacket styles with frayed hem detail and cropped textured cotton blend jackets. Autumn winter shades in navy, cream, green, red and monochrome.
Zizzi plus size designer wide leg trousers matching lace tops, floral blouses tailored jackets and blazers in bordeaux red and teal blue. Modern occasion trouser suits with notch collar and shiny button detail. Sizes 14 to 26
Chesca Plus size Mother of the Bride trouser suits, velvet and chiffon slim and wide leg trousers. Layer with an embroidered lace coat, short and longline jackets.
Spring Summer Autumn Winter Wedding Styles
Gina Bacconi Clarabella crepe and lace dresses overlaid in a dainty floral lace opening at the front to look like a dress coat. Mother of the Bride outfits in silver mist, antique rose, nordic blue and navy, semi-sheer lace sleeves and scalloped edges finish the design.
Fenn Wright Manson spring wedding occasionwear, dresses and occasion jackets. Fresh floral print dresses feature long or short sleeves and a neat fitted silhouette. For a polished finish style with a blue tailored textured jacket.
Introduce a fresh new silhouette with beautiful pieces from Hobbs new collection. Fit and flare, shift and midi dresses in multi yellow florals and stripes are perfect for spring through to summer events. For a complete wedding outfit team with peplum style jacket and courts.
Ted Baker occasionwear in pretty pink florals and bows. Elegant high neck dresses with bow detail, burnout-effect stripe skirt and ruffles offers an effortlessly stylish look. Add feminine layering with a structured blazer or tailored jacket. Features such as twisted bow and collarless neckline, peplum waist and frilled sleeves is sure to get you noticed.
L.K. Bennett wedding outfits and modern Mother of the Bride dresses. New-in midi dresses feature high neck, long sleeves and floaty skirts in green polka dots, blue and vintage inspired pink prints. Complement the mid length hem with pointed toe court shoes and colourful suede clutch.
Hobbs occasionswear SS19 spring summer pastel wedding outfits Mother of the Bride or Groom, guests and bridesmaids dresses. Dress suits, matching coats, occasion jackets shoes and fascinators.
New sleeved occasion dresses under £100 feature ruffle hem skirts, body con and fit and flare styles. Autumn winter wedding guest dresses come in gold with shimmering metallic thread, blue leopard prints and copper floral multi print design.
Hobbs occasionwear Multi pink dresses and occasion jackets. Flattering stretch cotton sateen shift dress with orchid print, fit and flare dress with colourblock panels in navy ivory and cerise. For an autumn wedding outfit style with coordinating jacket,shoes and clutch.
Sosandar velvet dresses under £100 feature off the shoulder cross over Bardot necklines, fit and flare skirts and flattering wrap designs. On the knee and midi length party dresses come in sapphire blue, ruby red and embellished black velvet.
Hobbs autumn winter wedding outfits. Spot print dress styles feature floaty skirts, high necklines and a figure flattering fit. New-season polka dot dresses come in navy and burgundy in lightweight jacquard fabric. Fit and flare green and ivory dresses come with long sleeve, tie belt and button up front.
Whistles occasionwear and winter wedding outfits. High neck midi dresses with sleeves come in vivid red, teal blue and multi tones of yellow. Features include leaf design, ikat motif and animal prints, cascading frills and flowing asymmetric skirts.
Hobbs Sale Multi pink and black occasionwear. New-season wedding outfits include a striped fit and flare dress with netted underskirt and colour block shift dress with lace trim bodice. Coordinate your look with an elegant pink or black lace jacket.
Vintage Dresses
L.K. Bennett multi print silk tea dresses in red, green and navy, midi length with pearl buttons, tie collar and short sleeves. Vintage inspired 1940's 1950's fashion for Mother of the Bride and guests.
Roman Originals occasionwear embellished lace flapper dresses and vintage inspired evening gowns. Trendy Mother of the Bride, Groom and wedding guest outfits under £50.
Adrianna Papell designer eveningwear, Art Deco beaded and sequin column maxi gowns, knee length jacquard prom style cocktail dresses vintage Mother of the Bride outfits.
Jolie Moi vintage inspired swing dresses with sleeves for Mother of the Bride and wedding guests. Retro fashion and occasionwear, 1940’s 1950’s prom, wiggle and tea dresses.
Popular Occasionwear Brands
Fashion brands include Hobbs, Gina Bacconi, Whistles, French Connection, L. K. Bennett, Phase Eight, Fenn Wright Manson and Karen Millen. Whilst plus size clothing can be found at Chesca and Navabi. There is also affordable occasionwear at Roman with many wedding outfits under £50 and complete styles less than £100. For designer outfits browse occasionwear brands at John Lewis & Partners.
Mother of the Bride Trouser Suits
Smart separates are easy to dress up to suit your style to see you through the seasons. So why not invest in coordinating pieces to mix and match till your heart’s content. Alternative wedding attire is also on hand to add a contemporary look. Try something new such as straight leg trousers with a lace top and waterfall jacket. Fashionable trouser styles make a refreshing change from traditional matching dress jacket and coat combinations.
Sharp tailoring offers an instantly sleek and sophisticated day and evening look. Laid back elegance is easy too with slim leg trousers and blazer, wide palazzo pants and chiffon two-piece suits. Simply add extra flair with on-point heels, clutch and statement jewellery and you are ready to go.
Curated by Debra Binns
Debra Binns is the co-founder of MotherOfTheBrideOutfits.org.uk. Debra has been creating and sharing relevant content about women's occasionwear since 2009, bringing together fabulous fashion from the high street and online stores for that special occasion.
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