What to wear for spring events like Communions and race days

An instant refresh as spring is in bloom

Keep it light with prints that spark joy, matched with a delicate lace cover-up

Now that there’s a grand stretch in the evening, your social diary seems to be in full bloom. From glamorous race days to your little one’s Communion, we know you want to rise to the occasion, at least in the sartorial sense. Keep it light with prints that spark joy, matched with a delicate lace cover-up for an instant spring refresh.

Get The Look

Red Pointelle Maxi Dress at River Island

Turn up the heat as the lady in red, as seen at River Island.

Petal Power

Floral Mini Dress, to rent from €95, Ganni at Happy Days

Irish Boutique Chic: Not ready to commit? Then rent a dress for that special occasion, rent from €95, Ganni at Happy Days. happy-days.ie.

Champagne Supernova

Puff Sleeve Blouse, €225, By Malina at Arnotts

Celebrate good times in a fizz-hued puff-sleeved blouse, €225, By Malina at Arnotts.

On The Rocks

Rocks In The Sky Earrings, €80, Magpie Rose

#ieloves: Precious gemstones are the natural way to make a colourful statement, €80, Magpie Rose.

Bow Selecta

Red Oversized Bow Mini Skirt, €165, Essentiel Antwerp

Wrap up your look in an oversized-bow mini skirt, €165, Essentiel Antwerp.

Giddy Up

Horse Print Trousers, €255, Stine Goya

Take the reins this Ladies Day by keeping your style on theme, €255, Stine Goya.

Simply Red

Red Strappy Kitten Heels, €45.99, Mango

Strut into the new season in spring’s hottest strappy heel, €45.99, Mango.

Minty Fresh

Mint Puff Sleeve Dress, €266, fee G

Embrace refreshing spring pastels, €266, f-Gee 

Curtain Call

Lace Wrap Jacket, €45.95, Zara

Cover up in see-through lace, €45.95, Zara.

Yellow Fever

Yellow Flap-Over Top Handle Bag, €59, Gionni at Kilkenny Design

Pocket Friendly: Spark joy with a warm ray of sunshine yellow, €59, Kilkenny Design.