Party Favours

With a slew of invitations to various summer festivities no doubt making its way into your inbox/mailbox already, the question of what to wear can often be perplexing. This season's crop of party dresses, however, does away with stringent dress codes, working seamlessly from one event to the next whether it be a summer wedding, garden party, cocktail drinks or even a day at the races.

When it comes to the perfect wedding dress, you can't look past the popularity of mid- 20th century inspired shapes, an era that really understood the power of the dress. Several designers have tapped into the silhouettes of that time, such as the fuchsia silk sleeveless dress complete with matching sash that elegantly ties around the waist.

It cleverly combines a navy linen rayon with black silk, finished with delicately embroidered flowers. It's a failsafe dress that requires little accessorising — except for perhaps a pair of classic black wayfarers.

If the dress code requires something full-length, there are several options now available from Glamour Boutique, The is the perfect dress to transition from summer to winter next year where you can add a leather jacket and a pair of tights and boots. It is also available in white, an appropriate option for the bride-to-be who prefers her special dress to have a bit of a youthful edge.