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Wedding season means lots of us will be thinking about what outfit to wear to a special occasion. To help you decide, we’ve picked out some of our favourite dresses to wear to a wedding that will make a great impression on the big day, whether you are a guest for the ceremony or attending the evening reception. Plus, these will work just as well for other events which makes them great value.
Day-to-evening dresses: for traditional wedding ceremonies or chic garden parties why not try a chic shift dress.
Evening reception dresses: for the wedding’s evening party or summer parties a fabulous print of flowing maxi can be a great choice.
 
 
Tailored jackets: chic tailoring is a stylish way to complete your look. These richly coloured designs will update a little black dress with ease.
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Here are a few more style tips for summer occasions:
- Do you have several events coming up? Try changing your accessories to create a different look
- Don’t forget about making a glamorous exit as well as making an entrance – try our dresses with stylish detailing to the reverse
- Prints are on trend this season, simply team with a plain jacket, wrap or knit to keep the look elegant
- Don’t forget the sheer tights for a polished day-to-evening look.
Off to the races this summer? We’ve got some dresses ideas for Ladies Day too. Or if it’s you that’s getting married, take a look at our range of Autograph bridesmaid dresses.
What special occasions will you be attending this summer? We’d love to know what you are planning to wear so do leave us a comment below.
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On: 30 April 2012 Permalink
Sorry for the above spelling. It should read …….that they are now selling on line………
On: 30 April 2012 Permalink
If you dress old you look old. The green lace dress with the peplum on the hips that they are selling boson line is perfect for a wedding.
On: 23 April 2012 Permalink
Here here, dresses with little sleeves or 3/4 sleeves would be a better option for mature ladies all the nice dresses are sleeveless!!
On: 23 April 2012 Permalink
Shrugs and boleros are in fashion now and compliment sleeveless dresses beautifully. Come ladies don’t get OLD before your time!
On: 5 May 2012 Permalink
I agree.
There’s a huge variety of cardigans, shrugs, wraps and jackets to choose from, all styles and colours. Don’t let your search for a fab dress be turned into a search for sleeves!
Choose your fab dress, whatever the sleeves, and then choose your cardi or other cover-up, one that will go with lots of your dresses and tops.
On: 23 April 2012 Permalink
How I agree with Sally Smith. Sadly I feel that having shopped at M & S for years, now that I am past 60 I have dropped off their radar. The in store ethos makes it quite clear that M & S no longer need the grey pound.
I am a very disappointed former customer,
Rosiealice
On: 23 April 2012 Permalink
How sad! I am in my mid 60′s and not exactly slim and I shop for all of my clothes at M & S and Jacques Vert and am frequently complimented on how well I am dressed. No, it is true that M&S don’t sell Granny shawls or bonnets but they sell many, many clothes that mature women can wear elegantly and not look like mutton dressed as lamb. It only takes a bit of imagination and know how.
On: 30 April 2012 Permalink
I will be 66 in a few weeks and buy lots of dresses from Marks and Spencers. There is some lovely long dresses on sale at the moment. What makes it harder for me is that I live in Spain so do all my buying on line, but I have never been disappointed, and I definitely do not look like mutton dressed as lamb as the old saying goes.
On: 23 April 2012 Permalink
Our daughter, 36, was married 4 weeks ago in Australia. We are both mid 60′s. Whilst my husband got suited and booted completely with M&S, I opted for Jacques Vert, amazing, comfy, easy to wear outfits with matching hat, shoes and bags! Had to buy in UK January – nothing suitable in lots of stores then. I am all for 1 stop shopping, so easy, peace of mind and everything was in stock!!! So many compliments from guests regarding our attire made us even happier!! Enjoy the wedding day!
On: 23 April 2012 Permalink
My son and his fiancé are both 40, not uncommon these days. So when they get married next year, all us parents and in-laws will be in our mid-60s. We’d like to see what we can wear that will be flattering to our age-group, and comfortable, and not shame our lovely children on their great day.
So how about looking at present-day realities and not just showing wedding ceremony dresses on models the age of the wedding couple.Their friends (of their age) know exactly what to wear. Help us oldies!
Regards,
Sally Smith