Everyone who’s ever planned a wedding, been in a wedding or watched Don’t Tell the Bride knows that Coast have an excellent selection of dresses for bridesmaids and wedding guests. So it was fitting that they turned their attention to the star of the big day and started creating wedding dresses.
The dresses, which start at £295 and go up to £550, come in various styles from classic to modern. Here are four of our personal favourites.
This week we met the lovely Felicity Jones and Tamsin Egerton at the world premiere of their new film Chalet Girl in Westfield London. Both girls looked lovely on the red carpet with Felicity in an Atelier Mayer 1950′s Midnight Blue Velvet Dress and Tamsin showing off her mile-long legs in a black Armani number.
With Valentine’s Day coming up we could do with something elegant but sexy, a look that both girls nailed this week. Here’s our favourite not-too-revealing LBD and velvet dress from the stores this week.
Black maxime dress, £95.00, Coast; Silk-blend velvet vixen ruffle dress, £50, at French Connection
Wearing a stunning Monique Lhuillier halterneck metallic dress, 90210′s Jessica Lowndes was the latest celebrity to embrace the trend for metallics this season.
The high street has very kindly brought out their own versions which are perfect for the party season. Here are three of our favourites which, as luck would have it, are on sale to boot.
Left to right: Princess Helen Dress, £150 £100, French Connection; Metallic Tulip Press, £165 £80, Karen Millen; Luchia Dress, £115 £65, Coast
As the party season approaches one question reigns supreme: to sleeve or not to sleeve. For the indecisive among us, the answer is simple: we’ll have one of each please!
X Factor beauties Cheryl Cole and Danni Minogue have embraced the peekaboo shoulder look with Cheryl rocking a short gold number last week and Danni wearing a one-shoulder dress, not once, not twice, but five times so far in the finals.
The new LBD
The classic little black dress gets a modern twist with the appearance of ruffles, big bows across one shoulder, or one long sleeve. We love these two which are demure, simple but with enough character to make a party statement.
Left to right: Debut £90, Ben de Lisi ruffle shoulder dress £130, both at Debenhams.
Asymmetry at the office
Not just for party time, update your office look and add with a little bit of an added zest with one of these two neutral-coloured numbers. The two high street dresses add an understated elegance to any office look. Just make sure you keep a jacket handy in case one shoulder gets a blast of winter air.
Left to right: Beige one shoulder dress, £49.99, River Island; Mink One Shoulder Pleat Dress £40.00 Dorothy Perkins
Maximum effect
The one shouldered maxi is Danni Minogue’s signature look this year favouring a full length asymetrical number over a Cheryl Cole mini. Whether they’re flamenco or toga inspired dresses these dresses will make for a head-turning look, perfect for a more formal New Year’s Eve shindig.
Left to right: Delilah Maxi Dress, £275, Coast; Summerso Maxi Dress £120 Monsoon.
The Autumn/Winter palette is all so neutral this year – camel, grey and khaki are everywhere. But if you want to liven up your wardrobe with a pop of colour, we reckon your best buy is a red dress.
Everyone’s been talking about Mad Men styling and that has filtered down to the high street. There are lots of shift dresses and tailored styles around. They’re great for flattering your womanly curves.
But it’s all about the detail this season too. Look out for ruffles (great for adding detail and volume if you’re flat-chested), cute bows and gathered pleats for added interest.
Clockwise from top left: Bubble shift dress, Topshop £40; Bow shift dress, Oasis £55; Piper shift dress, Coast £95; Ruffleneck shift dress, Wallis £45
Looking for some style inspiration for a big occasion this summer? Our Westfield London Personal Stylist, Anna Moore reckons you should look to the stunning Gossip Girl star, Blake Lively.
Anna says: “Everyone will have at least one ‘dress up’ event this summer, whether it’s a wedding or summer ball and Blake Lively does dress up the best!”
“Blake gives good red carpet – in a Grecian style maxi dress or boyfriend blazer and skinnys. She looks super sexy in an achievable way.”
Want to steal Blake’s style? Check out these stylish maxi dresses which would be ideal for a special occasion this summer.
From left to right: Black beaded maxi dress, M&S £39.50; Zola maxi dress, Coast at Debenhams £195; Daniella drape maxi dress, was £110 now £88 at French Connection
Summer’s here and it’s time to get into the holiday spirit. Embrace the sunshine vibe with tropical prints in bright colours.
Bold designs abound right now. Look out for palm trees, tropical flowers and even a parrot or two.
Wear this versatile trend your way. Dress it down with a relaxed printed tee and cute shorts or dress it up with all out glamour. There is a veritable array of bright, floaty dresses around. You can even go for full on shimmer with sequin detail.
You can work this summery look whether you’re heading to the Bahamas or Blackpool, Ibiza or the Isle of Wight. Blast out Club Tropicana, order a cocktail and grab your sunnies.
Left to right: Floral maxi dress, Next £30; Tropical print halter top, H&M £7.99; Totally Tropical skirt, French Connection £55; Tropical tunic, Coast £75; Print bikini by Pistol, Topshop £45
