How To Wear Evening Dresses For Daytime
Look 1
Needle and Thread’s maxi gowns are an influencer favourite. But thanks to their romantic floral prints and modest cut, they look great with summer accessories, too – a big floppy hat and statement earrings will add to that glamorous, beach club aesthetic.
Sequin-Embellished Floral-Print Tulle Gown, £360 | Needle & Thread
Multirow Anklet With Coin Charm And Snake Chain, £6 | ASOS Design
Chantilly Beige Sandals, £200 | Koibird
Straw Hat, £29.99 (was £39.99) | Mango
Beatrice Tasseled Woven Straw Tote, £110 (was £220) | Nannacay
Roma Earrings, £155 | Soru Jewellery
Look 2
The oversized fit of this sequin dress makes it surprisingly wearable – just add trainers and a slouchy bag. A trench is the ideal day-to-day piece, so layer up in a voluminous version to enhance the relaxed feel.
Look 3
With its ruffle detail and satin finish this Topshop dress is about as pretty as it gets. Capitalise by adding girly pumps and an oversized bow – gold and burgundy accessories will stop you veering into ‘twee’ territory.
Blush Pink Taffeta Bow Back Dress, £38.50 (was £55) | Topshop
Alpaca Blend V-Cut Cardigan, £85 | & Other Stories
Classic Ballet Pump, £45 (were £70) | French Sole
Knightsbridge Bow Crepe-Cloqué Hair Clip, £185 | Emilia Wickstead
The Shoulder Pouch Gathered Leather Bag, £2,100 | Bottega Venetia
Gold Tulip Ring, £130 | Wilhelmina Garcia
Look 4
A slip dress is easy to transform for daytime – even a sequin number. Add a tough biker, western boots and chunky gold details to make it off duty.
Issa Pink Bias-Cut Silk Slip Dress, £340 | Olivia Von Halle
Harley Leather Crossbody Bag, £188 | AllSaints
Oval-Frame Gold-Tone Sunglasses, £125 | RayBan
Leather Square Toe Heeled Boots, £135 | & Other Stories
Agnes Pocket Leather Jacket, £239 (was £299) | Whistles
Asymmetric Earrings, £4.99 (was £9.99) | Mango
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