A stylist’s guide to occasion dressing
STYLE3 五月 2023
Weddings, garden parties and sporting events abound, be the best dressed guest at every event with these five occasionwear tips from stylist Katie Felstead.
Avoid clichés

As the invites start to arrive, we find ourselves at the crux of the annual style dilemma: how to channel effortless sophistication without turning heads (for all the wrong reasons) at those more formal events. “Nothing that involves a fascinator, firstly” says Katie. There’s a reason we’ve come to associate accessories like these with weddings and race day events – and if you want to avoid looking cliché, best to steer clear of anything too ceremonial.

New takes, classic shapes
KARL LAGERFELD K/Kocktail souvenirs scarf from Bicester Village

RRP

£99

Village

£65

KARL LAGERFELD

K/Kocktail souvenirs scarf
STYLE TIP

Fascinators and corsages, move aside. Heading to the top of our new purchases is this silky scarf from KARL LAGERFELD. Ultra-luxe, smart and stylish, it’s just the thing we needed for event season.

RRP

£389

Village

£229

BOSS

Kimono-sleeve dress in satin-back crepe
STYLE TIP

After making a stylish return to Spring/Summer 2023’s catwalks, floaty fabrics and relaxed tailoring are set to be your new occasionwear heroes. A piece like this from BOSS is effortlessly chic and supremely comfortable.

Comfort is key

When it comes to occasion dressing, it’s easy to overlook the importance of being comfortable. While slimline cuts and tight fabrics often present more flattering outfit options, “there's nothing worse than wearing something all day long that's either uncomfortable because it's restrictive, or because it doesn't fit you properly,” says Katie. If you’re attending a full day of celebrations, you’ll need something that you can sit, eat, drink and dance in – without feeling the need to loosen.

Fuse comfort and style
Chic, comfortable and covetable

RRP

£370

Village

£245

The Kooples

Pleated long dress with Dolce Vita print

RRP

£189

Village

£129

BOSS

Slim-fit trousers in stretch jersey with elasticated waistband

RRP

£449

Village

£299

Maje

Fluid lamé dress

RRP

£199

Village

£139

BOSS

Suede moccasins with embossed logo

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As is confidence

“Above all, just feeling like yourself is very, very important” says Katie. “You don’t want to be grimacing at the pictures,” so ensure you find items that nurture any areas you’re conscious about. For example, “older women often don't like showing their arms, but a little crop jacket can help with that.” Not only does it work as a modest option for a formal event but importantly, “in the evening, it can come off” when the cameras are packed away and the more relaxed receptions begin.

Elegant and effortless

RRP

£409

Village

£274

Sandro

Mix it capsule oversized suit jacket
STYLE TIP

Oversized blazers, like this style from Sandro, are the unisex layering trend we’re big on this season. As comforting as they are stylish, throw them over your outfit when the temperature drops or tighten with a belt to define an all-day look.

BOSS Satin blazer from Bicester Village

RRP

£319

Village

£219

BOSS

Satin blazer
BOSS Satin trousers from Bicester Village

RRP

£229

Village

£159

BOSS

Satin trousers
Eleventy Spring blazer from Bicester Village

RRP

£509

Village

£458

Eleventy

Spring blazer
Eleventy Spring trousers from Bicester Village

RRP

£332

Village

£216

Eleventy

Spring trousers

Above all, just feeling like yourself is very, very important.

KATIE FELSTEAD

STYLIST

RRP

£175

Village

£115

The Kooples

Classic collar shirt with bouquet print
STYLE TIP

Weddings, summer garden parties, the races and more – break the rules with a less conventional style like this floral shirt from The Kooples, which will work for practically every type of event in this year’s social calendar.

Break from tradition

“For women, you don't always have to be wearing a skirt or a dress. Wide-legged, loose trousers with a cropped tailored jacket as an occasionwear option looks fantastic.” Similarly for men, don’t feel like you should always opt for a traditional two-piece suit for those more formal events. Especially on days when the weather permits, “a good, tailored city short, pleat or flat fronted will update just right,” says Katie.

Modern tailoring
Marni Stripe blazer from Bicester Village

RRP

£1,496

Village

£895

Marni

Stripe blazer
Brioni William formal shirt from Bicester Village

RRP

£480

Village

£290

Brioni

William formal shirt
BOSS Harves jacket beige from Bicester Village

RRP

£119

Village

£79

BOSS

Harves jacket beige
Marni Stripe shirt from Bicester Village

RRP

£650

Village

£390

Marni

Stripe shirt

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Anchor with accessories

Small yet impactful, accessories have the ability to take an occasionwear look from high fashion to major faux pas. “I can't think of any other style but a clutch bag that doesn't spoil the line of anything you're wearing,” says Katie. And when it comes to hats and jewellery, typically less is more. Pare back statement outfits with elegant metals and accessories. Or dial up understated glamour with small clusters of sparkle, pearls or feathers for an opulent finish.

Set the mood with accessories
Furla Curcuma chain bag from Bicester Village

RRP

£260

Village

£169

Furla

Curcuma chain bag
STYLE TIP

Arm yourself with accessories that’ll stand the test of time. We think this from Furla will be your new plus one to every future formal event.

Meet your new plus ones
Monica Vinader Keshi pearl necklace 46cm from Bicester Village

RRP

£295

Monica Vinader

Keshi pearl necklace 46cm
Manolo Blahnik Gutshisi clutch from Bicester Village

RRP

£1,200

Village

£600

Manolo Blahnik

Gutshisi clutch
Aquazzura Bougainvillea hair band from Bicester Village

RRP

£740

Village

£445

Aquazzura

Bougainvillea hair band
Giuseppe Zanotti Izar pouch bag metallic from Bicester Village

RRP

£805

Village

£483

Giuseppe Zanotti

Izar pouch bag metallic

Occasionwear inspiration for her

Sandro Enrika printed dress from Bicester Village

RRP

£309

Village

£207

Sandro

Enrika printed dress
Jil Sander Sequin dresses from Bicester Village

RRP

£7,790

Village

£4,794

JIL SANDER

Sequin dresses
KARL LAGERFELD V-neck lace sleeves from Bicester Village

RRP

£169

Village

£95

KARL LAGERFELD

V-neck lace sleeves

Occasionwear inspiration for him

Zegna Black tuxido from Bicester Village

RRP

£2,600

Village

£1,685

Zegna

Black tuxedo
Zegna Slip on loafer from Bicester Village

RRP

£585

Village

£375

Zegna

Slip on loafer
Eleventy Spring suit from Bicester Village

RRP

£930

Village

£604

Eleventy

Spring suit

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