Communions, Confirmations, Christenings - these types of events can be tricky to dress for

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Not quite as formal as a wedding, but more dressed up than a usual Sunday lunch or family gathering.

When I work with clients to give them styling options for occasions, we always talk through the type of event and what I call the ‘tone’ of the event in figuring out what the outfit should be.
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I ask them questions like:

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• Where is it being held?

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• Will it be at home, or will they go to a restaurant?

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• Who will be there?

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• Is it more of a relaxed, casual event at home; or more of a formal event with extended family for example?
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There are plenty of options to think outside the dress box this year with lots of brightly coloured suiting, with trousers to suit every shape & preference, from cigarette to flare leg to wide leg.

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However, a go to for many women is a dress - and there are plenty of options at this time of the year as we embark on a new season and see an influx of dresses into our stores.

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Here are some options from River Island currently available online. Choose from florals, neutrals, bright colors or darker florals which are a more wearable way of doing florals for some people.

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All of these dresses would be simple to style: just add a pair of court shoes or heeled sandals, and some jewellery (a necklace or earrings depending on the neckline of the dress) and you're done.

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In terms of outerwear,  you could pair them with a blazer (watch your proportions) or a smart trench, dress or duster coat.

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