The Elegant Dress Trend We Want To Wear To Every Spring Wedding
Spring is just around the corner, and we are getting excited about the upcoming wedding season. If you’re in the market for a new wedding guest look and want to lean into an elegant aesthetic, this is a timeless trend to try. Dresses with chic neck scarves are everywhere right now, championed by the likes of our favourite brands Rat & Boa and RIXO, and while the accessorizing trick might be super easy and affordable, it still packs a big punch.
We also love the way you can incorporate your own style into the look, whether you like a harmonious head-to-toe colour look or like to mix it up with cute print clashes.
Scroll on to see our favourite dress and neck scarf looks spotted on Instagram and how you can recreate them for all your events this spring/summer…
Look 1
If there is one brand that nails this look, it’s RIXO. Their vintage-inspired prints and approach to print clashing lean into the look perfectly. Keep the colour palette muted – blacks, golds, browns – and have fun with print and texture.
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Look 2
The devil is in the detail with this showstopping Anna Redman Pablo dress, from the punchy print to the sweet covered buttons down the front and the sweeping neck scarf that will add a bit of drama. Perfect for a destination wedding with gold accessories and bare feet in the sand.
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Look 3
Charli Howard gives a masterclass in proper old-school glamour with this head-to-toe leopard print look. Leopard has been one of this year’s biggest trends, and it’s set to stay, segwaying from casual outfits (we’re talking about those Ganni jeans) into more after-hours looks. Rat & Boa’s Valentina dress gets our vote with a pair of big black pants underneath (essential). If heels feel too much, play the whole look down with some edguer studded ballet flats.
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Look 4
Another look from Rat & Boa – they really know how to do occasionwear with a bit of sass – and this olive green, tasseled scarf dress. The brand’s dresses aren’t made for wallflowers, so style them up with statement accessories and take the look straight to the dancefloor.
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Look 5
If you have a city wedding invite on the cusp of spring and it’s still feeling chilly, this is a great option. RIXO (again, we just can’t get enough) showcase their take on polka dots with this cute star-print dress. Pair with knee-high books and velvet accessories, and switch up with backless kitten heels and a raffia bag when the weather warms up. Plus, it’s worth noting that you can rent this dress via RIXO Rental from as little as £55.
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Look 6
For a black tie wedding or event, this look oozes vintage glamour. We love the buttermilk yellow shade of influencer Franziska Nazarenus’s dress, especially when paired with an elegant silk scarf in the same hue. Top tip: head to Amazon for a frugal option and add lashings of gold accessories and faux fur for extra opulence.
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