Best summer dresses to wear for special occasions from…

Best summer dresses to wear for special occasions from weddings to parties

Summer is here and in full swing, which means it's also time for weekends to be filled up with endless weddings, garden parties, events in the sunshine and more importantly, a wardrobe to match...

It's no secret that dressing for weddings or attending 'black tie' events can be stressful when you don't want to spend a fortune, but equally don't want the mortification of turn up wearing the same dress as anyone else.

You want to be able to enjoy the happy occasion without stressing over finding something in your budget, clingy fabrics, and the dreaded questioning: 'does my bum look big in this?'.

It's important to find something you feel confident and comfortable in, so this can be the least of your concerns on the day.

So if you've got a posh event coming up and nothing to wear, stress no more, as we've got some must- have buys that will see you through all your summer events...

Vintage Inspiration

This kitsch-print, full-skirted dress has a swinging 60s vibe, so embrace the trend and team it with Mary Jane shoes and a headband.

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Yellow Floral Print Midi Sundress, WAS £135, NOW £65, Richard Quin at Debenhams

Bessie Heels in Garden Rose, £120, Boden

Pale Pink Knot Top Alice Band, £4.99, New Look

Hot Tropics

We love this summer print (Vincent Dolman)

A fun print allows you to be bold with your colour choices.

The orange shoes and bag pick out the details in the dress, then match a bright lip colour with your fascinator.

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Leaf Print Wrap Front Dress With Belt, £118, Closet London

Tote bag, £18-£23, Marks & Spencer

Strap Mid Sandals, £65, Topshop

Jumpsuit Joy

Try a jumpsuit instead of a frock (Vincent Dolman)

Jumpsuits might seem like a daunting choice, but the trick is to go for a matching combo with a tailored blazer.

Team with metallic accessories rather than bold colours to keep it looking chic and expensive.

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Satin Twill Jumpsuit, £65, Topshop

Satin Twill Blazer, £69, Topshop

Nerissa Sandals in Rose Gold Metallic, £90, Boden

Updated Monochrome

Give monochrome a summer spin with flashes of colour (Vincent Dolman)

Our Stylist Michelle says...‘When choosing a fascinator, don’t forget to take into consideration your hair tone.

I had actually picked out a black floral headband for this dress, but as our model has brown hair I switched it to this pale pink one, so it pops against her dark hair tone.’