Dress for a Posh Garden Party Type Event

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I’ve been invited to hospitality at quite a “posh” event at the end of June. Think Henley/Wimbledon type of thing, more daytime dress than evening dress.

I was just wondering if anyone had any thought about what I could wear?

I’m 6ft, size 6-8 and in my mid 20s. I prefer shorter dresses normally but I think this is a mid to long type occasion.

Accessories - I’ll need to buy a new clutch, but I’ve got some wooden style wedges that I’d quite like to wear.

Colour-wise I’m thinking white, pastel blue, type colours, but open to thoughts! Budget around £100 but could go higher for the right dress I’d wear again.

I had found this one: https://www.mintvelvet.co.uk/products/zoe-print-bandeau-midi-dress?variant=42926744076447 but not sure I’m 100% happy with it.

Thanks in advance for any help!

https://www.arket.com/en_gbp/women/dresses/product.printed-midi-dress-beige.1147539001.html

This dress, which I own, is much nicer in real life.

OP you have a gorgeous figure and are in your mid-20s. You can wear practically anything!

regarding vinted- if you choose a higher end brand you are likely to be able to sell it on. I bought a needle and thread dress for £95 from vinted for a wedding and sold it after for £5 extra so it didn’t cost me a penny.

speaking of needle and thread- they do some gorgeous dresses!

@balzamico I’ve heard mixed reviews about it, but I was really disappointed with the quality, especially for £50.

@Whiskeypowers the dress code doesn’t stipulate much more than “dress code of ‘Smart Casual’, however we kindly ask that no jeans are worn on the date of attendance. We would encourage our guests to dress for a glamorous summer garden party.”

However I’m now going to the stewards enclosure at Henley the same week 😑 so it would be good to find something that works for both. Starting to pull my hair out having looked at so many options.

@SimonsCow that’s very kind! Great point about reselling as well, I hadn’t thought of that. Fantastic that you managed make a profit too - result!!

Hobbs or Monsoon would be my first port of call for such an event.

I would look at Rixo, Zimmerman and self portrait on Vinted.

I have that dress in navy. Loved the white but could imagine it lasting 5 minutes in my company before being ruined.