4 Occasionwear Trends to Know for SS25

All Floral Everything

Far from a springtime cliché, florals have the impressive ability to suit any warm-weather dress code. Don’t just take our word for it, though. Zimmermann, Victoria Beckham and Magda Butrym are among the many brands backing blooms this season, ideal for blending in at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show – and your favourite aunt’s garden party.

Dot to Dot

No doubt inspired by Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, this season’s runways were awash with polka dots for occasionwear – an ’80s-coded trend that’s sure to appeal to those with a sense of fun (and perfect for summer polo fixtures). Concerned about overdoing it on the kitsch? Pare back the print with streamlined monochrome accessories.

Matching Sets

Game, set, matchy-matchy. If dresses aren’t your thing, consider a co-ord for your next summer occasion. Whether it’s a neatly tailored skirt suit to sit courtside at Wimbledon or a floral two-piece to wear to Royal Ascot, there’s a set to suit every scenario. The best part? Their mixing-and-matching potential goes far beyond eventing season.

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