With weddings, Christenings and garden parties in the Summer months there’s always need for a posh frock in your wardrobe. So when Damsel in a Dress asked me to try out one of their beautiful numbers I couldn’t resist. All in the name of research, of course!
I chose the Mayflower, a white dress (daring with a toddler, I know!) with a painterly print of blue irises creeping up. Florals are of course a summer style staple and never go out of fashion so this dress will feature in my wardrobe year after year.
Designed and created in the UK, Damsel’s dresses can be found in selected John Lewis, House of Fraser and Fenwick stores but if you’re further afield those clever people have every new mums best friend, the online shop.
Back to the Mayflower dress and I was asked to style it to feature on the Damsel in a Dress blogand Facebook page for a blogger style-off. Think The bake-off with dresses! I kept the look simple with nude heels, subtle silver jewellery and a classic bun with shocking pink nails to contrast with the turquoise and cobalt flowers.
It’s easy to over-style dresses and tempting to get carried away with belts, jewellery and statement shoes but sometimes you need to let the dress do the talking, especially when it’s as beautiful as this.
One dress three ways
There are ways to put together an outfit without detracting from the key piece, yet still getting your accessory fix. I’ve created three easy ways to complete a look with this one dress, with the idea behind each working for any printed dress.
The dress: Floral print dress, Damsel in a Dress
Look 1. Choose 2 shades that blend with the colours within the print
Jacket, Oasis; Sandals, Zara; Bracelet & Earrings, M&Co.
Look 2. Use only the main colour in the print as a bold accent.
Necklace, M&Co.; Box clutch, Kurt Geiger; Sandals, Zara
Look 3. Go for gold. Or silver, or bronze. Metallics go with any colour and add a dressier feel to your outfit.
Necklace, Envelope clutch, & Wedge sandals, all Oasis
How would you wear yours?
