Chances are, you've got at least one wedding in the diary this year, and it's never too early to start thinking about what to wear. Especially if you want to bag the title of best dressed guest in attendance (just us?).
Spring's arrival coincides with the start of wedding season, so as well as thinking about your new season wardrobe and updating your everyday attire with the latest trending staples – cargo pants! Layered t-shirts! Balloon leg trousers! – you've got to add scouting for a stylish occasionwear dress to your to-do list.
That's where we come in. It's literally our job to trawl the high street, both virtually and IRL, so consider us your very own personal shopper. And in this instance, we think we've truly outdone ourselves as Next's High Neck Tiered Occasion Maxi Dress delivers for every type of wedding.
Featuring an elegant high-neck with fun and feminine ruffle detailing mirrored at the sleeveless shoulders, an airy bodice leads to a cinched waistband to create a super flattering silhouette. The design is completed with a tiered skirt that adds movement along with serious style points, finishing just above the ankle.
There's no denying that chocolate brown is continuing to endure as everyone's favourite neutral colourway, and we love the scattered floral print that decorates this design with a modern take on the seasonal pattern.
However, if florals aren't quite to your taste, this design also comes in a polka dot iteration, nailing spring's biggest print trend.
While the brown-backed floral dress is a fail-safe for an attendee, you can, in fact, wear black to a wedding – especially in such a mood-boosting print like polka dots.
Whichever iteration you opt for, pair with a statement drop earring to up the ante and party-ready heels to complete the sophisticated occasion look.
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Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok!
