Curve midi skirt £995.00
Sequin Daisy bodice top £695.00
Saturday, 19 May 2018
Get the Look - Sophie Countess of Wessex's outfit to the Royal Wedding
Sophie, Countess of Wessex wore British Couture and ready-to-wear designer Suzannah for the Royal Wedding.
Suzannah designed a bespoke bodice top for Sophie and it has been paired with the Suzannah Curve Midi Skirt.
Please see below the Suzannah Threadwork Bodice Top, similar the top Suzannah designed for Sophie, and the Curve Midi Skirt.
Thursday, 13 June 2013
Guide to the Royal Ascot Dress Code in the Royal Enclosure
Last
year, Royal Ascot tightened the reins on dress codes for both the Royal Enclosure
and the Grandstand. It may be a restriction on dress but it shouldn’t restrict
your sense of style. But before you go shopping for that special Ladies Day
outfit, make sure you know the rules.
Royal Enclosure. - Formal daywear required.
The style you should be aiming for
is a flamboyant glamorous look which is also sophisticated and well groomed. Think along the lines of a dressy wedding
outfit without the worry of upstaging the bride.
The dress
code you must adhere to are as follows. If you do break them you run the risk
of being refused entry:
Necklines
No halter necks, strapless gowns, off the shoulder or spaghetti straps.
Dress straps must be at least one inch wide. And wearing a jacket or
matching bolero over a dress does not count – the actual dress has to follow
the guidelines.
Jane and Marilyn specialise in
racing day dresses especially for the Royal Enclosure. The top image shows their
Veronica dress in coral. In 100% matka silk and fully lined, with a flattering
pleating across the bust and fishtail godet at the back. Length is just below
the knee. Price £455
Also readily available in banana,
slate, ocean and stone. Other colours
are available on request.
If you are looking for a strappy dress,
then when shopping, take a tape measure to ensure you are following the dress
code. And if in doubt – don’t buy!
The Jaeger block stripe flare hem
dress just makes it past the finishing post for the Royal Enclosure necklines.
The straps are 1 inch wide, Price £250
.
Skirt length:
No minis or shorts, dress length
should be no shorter than just above the knee.
The skirt length of Jane and
Marilyn’s Katherine dress falls below the knee. In 100% matka silk and fully
lined, with a draped cowl neckline and fishtail godet at the back. Price £395
Shown here in banana yellow but
also available in coral, slate, ocean and stone, plus other colours on request.
Susannah dresses are ideal for the Royal
Enclosure as they are usually inspired by the 40s and the 50s with skirts at knee
length. This golden yellow dress with dark gold horizontal stripes gives a
modern take on the 50s silhouette whilst still keeping the lady like knee
length. The dress has a close fitting
bodice with a low waistband and a full skirt to the knee. Plus side pockets to
keep those important betting slips handy .Price £750
Midriffs:
Definitely no bare midriffs and that also means no midriffs just
covered in sheer fabrics. If you are proud of your super toned body, go for
a figure hugging dress instead of a exposing your midriff. But remember to
stick to the skirt length and dress straps rules.
Phase Eight’s stretchy Lulu
Rose print dress will show off your shapely figure. The length is 105cm centre
back. Price £140
Trousers:
Trousers are only allowed if worn as part of a suit. They must be full length,
so definitely no shorts or cropped pants. The colour and fabric of the trousers
have to match the jacket, i.e. it has to be a true trouser suit.
Note:
The top underneath still has to comply with the neckline rules.
White trouser suits always look
stunning especially when worn with a contrasting coloured hat. The MADELEINE
white trouser suit is 98% cotton to keep you cool on that hopefully sunny Ascot
day, and 2% spandex for a better fit. Trousers are slightly flared with a
centre crease. Price £249
Worn here with gold leather MADELEINE
sandals handmade in Italy. The heel is slightly
chunky making it an ideal choice for walking on grass at the races. Approx 8cm
high. Price £149.95
Be bold in a floral trouser suit.
MandCo have a Meadow print blazer and matching trousers.
Jacket has a fitted shape and is
fully lined. Price £59
Trousers have tapered leg. Price
£39
Fabric for both is 97% cotton 3% elastane.
Lining for jacket is 100% polyester.
For tops, you have a wide range of
colours to choose from. Go for classic white or pick out the yellow, pink,
green or blue in the pattern.
Headgear:
A hat or a substantial head piece has to be worn at all times. A
substantial head piece means that the base is 4 inches (10cm) or more in
diameter. Take your tape measure when buying a headpiece to make sure it is
4 inches. And if in doubt don’t buy.
You’ll have no trouble with the
Cartwheel hat by milliner Sean Barrett. Price £585. This fishnet straw hat has
a Racello braid and trim. Available in all black or with white Racello braid
trim. The silk flower is optional and is available in different colours to
match your outfit. See the top image of the Veronica dress showing the
Cartwheel hat with a coral flower. Contact Jane and Marilyn for more details.
Fascinators are no longer permitted. What is the difference between
a headpiece and a fascinator I hear you say? The difference is the base diameter.
Many fascinators have a flamboyant display of netting, feathers and flowers
etc. but may only have a tiny base. It is the actual base without the trimmings
that counts in the Royal Enclosure rules. As long as the base is 4 inches or
more in diameter then it falls under the headpiece category.
If you do prefer to wear a small headpiece,
this button headpiece called Leah by milliner Bundle Maclaren is 16cm x 16 cm and
so complies with the Royal Enclosure dress code. Here shown in coral and adorned with 2 black
and white chequered quills. Can be made in other colours. Price £102 Available
from Boticca:
And definitely No fancy dress, novelty or promotional/branded clothing is allowed
in either the Royal Enclosure or Grandstand.
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
The Rose Tea Dress
The sun is shining so we have to make the most of it. That means lots of barbecues in the garden and maybe afternoon tea on the terrace?
For barbecues, you can wear a range of outfits from a floaty maxi dress to a more casual pair of shorts and cami top. But what do you wear for afternoon tea? A tea dress of course.
These vary in style but one thing most of them have in common is that they have a print and usually it's floral.
For barbecues, you can wear a range of outfits from a floaty maxi dress to a more casual pair of shorts and cami top. But what do you wear for afternoon tea? A tea dress of course.
These vary in style but one thing most of them have in common is that they have a print and usually it's floral.
The story goes that in times gone by a lady’s rose garden was the only place
where she could socialise freely with other ladies. As afternoon tea became popular, the best
hotels started tea rooms and for the first time the Victorian ladies were able
to meet outside of the rose garden or the confines of their own home without
damaging their reputation. As the tea
rooms replaced the rose garden for a place to gossip, a rose theme developed in
the decor and ladies started to adorn their bonnets with roses, which soon spread on to their dress fabric.
So here's a few rose patterned dresses perfect for afternoon tea:
Debenhams Debut collection embraces the rose pattern with
its purple and ivory ‘Gallus Rose’ prom dress and purple sash.
Fabric: 100%
cotton and 100% acetate lining.
Price was £100 but on sale at £80.
A matching purple
and ivory floral bolero is also available or go for plain purple satin to add
contrast and match the sash on the dress.
Both priced at £40, but the floral is in the
sale at £32
www.debenhams.com
Phase Eight goes for the rose bud pattern with their azure
Tea Party dress and flattering v neckline and back.
Fabric 100% cotton with
100% acetate lining.
Price was £130 but now in the sale for £91
And if you like honey in your tea, try this warm honey
coloured Tea Cup print fifties dress by www.suzannah.com
.
The dress is partly boned with padded cups to create a tiny waist. Fully
lined and with handy side pockets.
Fabric:
Italian silk cotton in a vintage inspired rose print.
Price £425
Wear with an
ivory tulle underskirt to add extra volume Price £40
If the 50’s full skirt is not for you, you can still opt for
the rose print but in a more figure hugging wiggle style such as Phase Eight’s green
and ivory Betty dress. Fabric 92% polyester with 8% elastane.
Price was £95 now
on sale at £71.25
The tea dress (or the tea gown as it was originally called),
gave the Victorian women another sense of freedom, it was the first time they started
to wear a dress uncorseted. This was due
to the afternoon teas starting at home with just family and close friends. Without the corset the tea gown style became less
constructed, and often took on exotic and oriental designs.
This Suzannah Chinoiserie Rose luxury tea dress has an
oriental twist to its style whilst keeping the quintessential vintage English
rose print. Fabric: 100% silk satin Price £395 www.suzannah.com
But remember it‘s not all a bed of roses for the tea dress – any
flower large or small will do.
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