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Event dresses for weddings, formals and special occasions

An event dress has one job: to look right in the photographs and feel right for the whole evening. Forcast event dresses cover weddings, graduations, formal dinners, race days and bridesmaid duties, with midi and maxi lengths, fitted and draped shapes, and fabrics from satin to linen blend, in sizes 4 to 18.

Choose by occasion

For a wedding, a midi in a plain colour is the safest choice: the Mila Pencil Midi Dress or a fitted style like the Safira Fitted Dress will sit comfortably through a ceremony and a long reception. For a formal evening, look to satin and bias-cut styles such as the Catalina V-Neck Satin Dress, which fall close to the body and catch the light. A graduation or daytime event suits a panel dress or a tailored mini with a jacket, and twist-shoulder or crossover necklines give a plain dress its detail without any print.

Cut and detail

Simple designs with one point of interest photograph best. That point might be a neckline, a twist at the shoulder, a drop waist or a pleat. Fitted panel dresses hold their line all night; satin slips move as you do. Floral prints and lace bring pattern for occasions where colour is welcome, and if you are unsure of your size in a fitted style, the size guide lists the measurements for each.

Finish the outfit

A plain dress carries a statement earring or necklace; a printed dress needs less. A small bag and a heel are enough for most evenings. For an outdoor wedding or a cool night, a cropped jacket keeps the shape of the dress intact.

  • Jewellery for the one piece that finishes a plain neckline
  • Bags in a size that holds only what you need
  • Shoes chosen before you settle on a hem length

How to shop it

If you have a length in mind, start there: midi dresses for ceremonies and daytime events, maxi dresses for black tie and summer weddings. Guests with a date in the diary can also work from the wedding guest dresses edit.