Event queen: 14 gorgeous dresses to wear to weddings and other events

Whether it's a chic cocktail evening or bougie hen do, we've got you covered 

Printed bandeau midi dress, & Other Stories, €149

Day at the races, wedding guest, garden party, weekend cocktails, bougie hen do, night on the tiles, reunion with friends, charity lunch, anniversary date, birthday bonanza or ‘just because’: there’s always an occasion fit for a dress. Why not get inspired by these 14 fabulous finds?

Alexander McQueen strapless dress, Brown Thomas, €3,490 

'Alia' maxi dress, Hanifa, €173.95 

Extended 'Sloan' dress, Mara Hoffman, €665

Gina Tricot 'Sanjana' cowl neck dress, Zalando, €60 

Long dress with knot detail - Limited Edition, Mango, €169 

Long sleeve beaded shift dress, River Island, €147

Rebecca Vallance 'Casey' striped lurex gown, Brown Thomas, €590

Judi Love tie side printed midi dress, Littlewoods, €65 

Rick Owens 'Athena' one-shoulder coated-denim gown, Net-a-Porter, €450 

Ruched gingham midi dress, Whistles, €195 

Printed bandeau midi dress, & Other Stories, €149 

Vampire's Wife 'Night Tremors' dress, Havana, €1,575 

Oscar de la Renta ruched wool-blend midi shift dress, The Outnet, was €2,486; now €1,244 

Satin floral dress, Mango, €79.99

STYLE NOTES

BUTTERFLY SLEEVES: Balances hips with its gently flared shape. Best for pear shapes.

ASYMMETRIC NECK: Creates the illusion of narrow shoulders. Best for inverted triangles.

BIAS CUT: Body-con draping gives the illusion of curves. Best for column shapes.

BISHOP SLEEVES: Fitted cuffs with a visual endpoint. Best for hourglass shapes.

EMPIRE LINE: The high waistline marks the smallest point of your figure and flows out. Best for pear and apple shapes.

BANDEAU NECK: A bust-enhancing fit typical for fit-and-flare and bod-con dresses. Best for hourglass shapes.

WRAP STYLE: Universally flattering; waist-cinching, bust-enhancing, hip-skimming style. Best for bigger busts or those looking to add curves.

SHIFT STYLE: Rectangular shape with a straight-lined relaxed fit. Best Ideal for apple, athletic and column shapes.