The weather is warming up, British summertime is officially here and the wedding season is approaching fast. Soon we will be throwing confetti outside town halls, crumbling churches or sun filled chateaus before enjoying some fizz and dancing the night away.
Annabelle 87 has many beautiful options to choose from; from floaty dresses that you can wear again and again to standout styles for those memory-making moments. Best elegant dresses with sleeves. With just enough coverage on the arms to keep you from catching a cold – but delicate in hue to reflect the time of year.
These 3 pretty viscose dresses from Moliin, are all perfect choices. The Valerie print dress has a v-neck and adjustable elastic waistband. The fabric is flowy and it has a puffy ¾ length sleeve. The Wilma dress comes in the prettiest shade of French blue, with a round neck, ruffled collar and a squared ruffled empire line. It is belted around the waist and the ¾ sleeves are wide with ruffles. The Yumi dress in a beautiful pastel green has a wide ruffled collar panel and a tiny slit with strings attached. The dress has a belt around the waist and the long sleeves are straight with ruffled elastic.
Just wanted to give a final shout out here for this Traffic people-printed shift dress in sustainable 85% viscose and 25% linen fabric. With its colourful bird and leaf print, a midi length and long balloon sleeves, it’s a great budget friendly option. Add some jewellery from Mimi et toi; a Julietta ring, an Englise bracelet with beautiful freshwater pearl and a Soleil necklace. The Hanna buckle heel from Shoe the bear with its three slender straps and delicate buckles in red suede compliment these perfect wedding guest dresses!
Best for minimalists. Keeping the emphasis on simple silhouettes, texture and silky fabrics for some sophistication and glamour. This recycled polyester, Selected Femme satin slip dress is a stunning option and a great investment. This always elegant style is also a super-flattering bias cut.
Also from Selected femme is this beautiful pale pink balloon-sleeved midi dress with a vintage-inspired silhouette adding a touch of romance. The round neck, fitted bodice with A-line skirt is a time-tested classic that’s universally flattering, the elegant sleeves and textured fabric add an extra layer of sophistication. A jumpsuit is always a great option - especially when it’s in green satin like this Cadia emerald jumpsuit from Frnch. Elegant, light and sophisticated it’s flattering cut, great colour and refined details make it a perfect choice.
We love the simplicity of the Compania Fantastica tulle midi skirt in off white, team with a cami and some jewellery. The gorgeous Moolinu bolero from Munthe will work well with all these pieces. An elegant cream sequined jacket with a single button closure at the collar. Add a taupe suede Valentine sandal with a sleek feminine heel from Shoe the bear and some 18 carat gold plated jewellery from Sessun; the Uata fresh-water pearl hoop earrings, a Choya pearl necklace and a Koraa tutti-frutti chain link bracelet with natural stones and fancy buoy clasp - the perfect accessories.
Best designer investment. Stand out a little for the all the right reasons. Invest in some high impact elegance with these highly Instagram-able pieces. Have fun and dance the night away in this fabulous Stella Nova – midi sequin dress in shocking pink- it’s is a stunner! With a v-neck, long gathered sleeves, the centre knot front drapes the dress beautifully down to the hem.
Iconic brand Essentiel Antwerp-red/ecru dress has a dreamy abstract print and sequin embellished details. This beautiful dress has a relaxed fit top that is gathered into a waistband, before falling to a mid-length skirt.
Also from Essentiel is this dramatic set- the feebee blouse and Fibonacci trouser. Intricately jacquard-woven fabric with leopard spots, this lustrous lightweight viscose fabric is patterned with navy zebra stripes. The relaxed fit of the blouse is finished with a hidden zip fastening at the back and short sleeves, the leg wide trousers sit high on the waist and fit well thanks to a drawer string fastening.
Finally what about this incredible abstract print from Munthe? The long oversized trousers in 65% ecovero and 35% silk are luxurious and make an amazing co-ord paired with the Lena mesh top. Add some jewellery by Mimi et toi; beautiful 18 ct gold plated hoop Creissant earrings with a dropped detail and a rose quartz Roselyn ring, the little leaves that hold the stone give this ring a soft fairy-tale character.
From new shapes and fabrics, to stunning prints, you're spoilt for choice. Whether you like a dress, a co-ord or an easy jumpsuit we have them all along with accessories and jewellery. After all, a wedding is a party – so let your personality shine out through your outfit! :-)
