Our Magpie guide to event dressing for the season ahead, whether we’re shopping for Easter, cocktail parties, weddings, baby or bridal showers, graduations! I think you’ll notice that a lot of the styles are in that “rococo” vein I’ve been describing a lot lately — lace, florals, embroidery, intricate patterns!
DOEN MAXI // SCALLOPED DETAIL // STRAPLESS MAXI // HILL HOUSE DRESS
01. Stunning striped Staud maxi. I ordered this for myself and a few Magpies wrote to say they own this silhouette in a past season pattern/color and raved about the fit. Additional colors here!
02. Effortless linen. The silhouette of this dress is a 10/10. I own this in two other colors/fabrics and it is so flattering; the pockets add interest, dimension, a point of view. I like to wear the sash “obi-style” — lay the center of the sash flat against your waist, wrap it behind you, bring it back to the front, and tie in a little knot at your waist.
03. This is so up our alley — the tweed! the length! the floral! Chanel-esque!
04. Floral embroidery details (more on the embroidery/detail trend here).
05. This powder pink and vibrant yellow color combo! The floral design reminds me of De Gournay.
06. Sky-blue linen caftan. Spectacular! This has been a Magpie reader bestseller for the past few weeks.
07. Love this romantic smocking and flowy silhouette.
08. Perfect for a spring garden party. That floral pattern is so elegant — looks like it could have been designed by Colefax and Fowler.
09. Eye-catching pink and red colorblocking. The silhouette is gorgeous, too — this dress also comes in an on-trend butter yellow.
10. Incredibly chic lace moment.
11. This green jacquard stripe.
12. Perfect winter/spring transition dress.
13. One of my favorite Veronica Beard dresses for spring.
14. Sweet lily of the valley print on this.
16. Easy throw-on for vacation.
17. This is perfect for a spring wedding!
18. Stunning vintage-inspired shift.
19. Dreaming of wearing this to a spring cocktail party.
20. Another fabulous wedding guest option. This has already sold out at multiple retailers, including Tuckernuck, which had it in stock for maybe a week. Also available in a sweet lilac.
21. Can’t get over this embroidered detail.
22. This pointelle knit maxi dress. (You know my thoughts on pointelle!)
23. Love the scalloped trim on this!
24. A blue and white embroidery in a gorgeous shirtdress format.
25. Scarf inspired botanical print from Veronica Beard! J’adore!
26. J-Crew shirt dress (on sale!).
27. Lovely cap sleeves.
28. Breathable linen, scalloped trim, embroidered details – what else could you need!?
29. This under $200 Zimmermann-esque dress has been very popular with Magpies the past week. I predict it will sell through quickly!
30. Perfect for a brunch date.
Styling Dresses for Spring
SCOOPNECK DRESS // CROCHET FLATS // PINK SWEATER // SAVETTE TOTE BAG // EARRINGS // GUCCI BLUSH
YELLOW DRESS (ALSO AVAILABLE IN LILAC!) // PRADA PUMPS // MINI OLIVE BAG // EARRINGS // SATIN LIPSTICK // SUNNIES
FLORAL DRESS // MARGAUX FLATS // BUCKET BAG // CELINE SUNNIES // SMALL WONDERS // EARRINGS
P.P.S. Lace and crochet drama for spring.
P.P.P.S. Namesakes + other warm laundry thoughts.
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