Plum Dresses: 12 Picks and a 2026 Shade and Skin Tone Guide
How plum compares with burgundy, wine and aubergine, who it suits, and when to wear it, with plum dresses at Coveti from Solace London, Christopher Esber, Alex Perry and more.
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Occasion Dresses: What to Wear to 7 Events in 2026
What to wear to weddings, the races, christenings, garden parties, galas and formal dinners, with a table by occasion and Roksanda, Emilia Wickstead and Erdem dresses to shop.
Sheer Dresses 2026: How to Wear Them and 12 to Shop
How to wear sheer dresses in 2026: sheer cloque, organza, tulle and chiffon explained, what to wear underneath, wedding and evening rules, and the dress codes that ban sheer, with Roksanda's Syla Dress.
Satin Maxi Dresses 2026: Fabrics, Fits and 12 to Shop
A UK-first guide to satin maxi dresses: silk, polyester and double satin compared, bias cut explained, how to wear them and what underwear works, with Roksanda's Kami, Nella, Ida and Hiba.
Mother of the Groom Dresses 2026: 8 Rules and Best Colours
The etiquette, colours, seasons and dress codes behind mother of the groom dresses, with Roksanda pieces and picks from other designers at Coveti.
Black Tie Optional: What Women Wear in 2026 (3 Routes)
What black tie optional means, what women wear, what to avoid and how it compares with black tie and cocktail attire.
White Tie Dress Code for Women: What to Wear in 2026
What the white tie dress code means for women, from gowns and gloves to jewellery and hair, with a comparison of every major dress code.
Evening Dresses: 2026 Guide to Styles, Fabrics and Fit
Evening dress, evening gown and cocktail dress explained, with advice on occasions, body lines, fabrics and accessories, plus Roksanda, Elie Saab and Alexander McQueen pieces to shop.
Formal Dresses: 2026 Guide by Dress Code, Length and Fabric
What counts as a formal dress, explained by dress code, length, fabric, season and colour, with Roksanda, Erdem, Huishan Zhang and Carolina Herrera pieces to shop.
Fall Wedding Guest Dresses: What to Wear by Dress Code
The best fall wedding guest dress is cut from a fabric with real weight, such as silk-wool, jacquard and silk crepe, in a length that matches the dress code: floor length for black tie, midi and longer for cocktail, and anything polished for a daytime ceremony. Our top pick this season is the...
Burgundy Sweaters: How to Wear Merlot Cashmere This Fall
The burgundy sweater worth buying this fall is a fine cashmere knit in a dark wine shade, and the Adam Lippes Fall 2026 collection has three in merlot: the Marilyn V-neck, the Worth cardigan and the Ava shell, all 100% cashmere. Wear one alone with camel and grey, and wear the Worth and Ava...
Sweater Skirt Sets: The Best Knit Sets and How to Wear Them
A sweater skirt set is a knit top and a knit skirt made from the same yarn, worn together so they read as one outfit. It dresses like a dress but splits into separates the next day. For Fall 2026, Adam Lippes offers three: a viscose python jacquard set built on the Sarita skirt, a tiger set in...
Winter Wedding Guest Dress 2026: Safiyaa by Dress Code
Long sleeves, heavy crepe and deep colours make Safiyaa a strong label for winter weddings. Our picks by dress code, with gloves, shawls and ordering advice.
Mother of the Bride Trouser Suits: 7 Safiyaa Pairings 2026
Safiyaa styles two evening trouser suits in Resort 2027, and its Alexa trousers come in enough colours to build more. Here are seven pairings for weddings, galas and black tie.
Safiyaa Mother of the Bride: 10 Dresses for 2026 Weddings
Safiyaa designed the Jahna Long Dress for the mother of the bride. Here is how to choose between it, the long-sleeve Amia, the Merissa gown and the caped Soshin, by wedding type, colour and coverage.
Lavender Gown Guide 2026: 15 Safiyaa Lilac Dresses
Safiyaa's Resort 2027 Lilac Snow gowns join the label's lavender, lupine, verbena, pansy and currant pieces on Coveti. Here is how each shade wears, with prices, sizing and wedding etiquette.
Emerald Green Evening Gown: 15 Safiyaa Greens for 2026
Safiyaa's Resort 2027 brings a new deep green, Darkest Spruce. We compare it with the label's emerald, jewel green, jade, moss and spearmint gowns on Coveti, by shade and by occasion.
Pink Evening Gowns: 13 Best for Black Tie and Galas 2026
Fuchsia, Rosado, ultra pink and blush explained, with the fabrics, colour pairings and accessories that make a pink evening gown work for black tie and galas.
Burgundy Wedding Guest Dresses: 2026 Guide by Dress Code
How to wear burgundy as a wedding guest, from black tie gowns to garden-party prints, with dress code advice, accessories and what to avoid.
How to Wear Burgundy Dresses: 15 Picks for 2026
Burgundy, wine, oxblood and plum explained, with the best burgundy dresses at Coveti by length and occasion, plus shoes, jewellery and skin tone advice.
Princess of Wales Roksanda: The Brigitte Dress, 3 Times
The marigold Roksanda Brigitte has now been worn three times by the Princess of Wales. Here is its history and how to recreate the shape with Roksanda pieces at Coveti.
Tuxedo Suits for Women: How to Wear One to Black Tie
What makes a tuxedo suit, how to build a women's tux from blazer, trouser and waistcoat, what to wear under it, shoes, and the ME+EM tux pieces.
Smart Casual Outfits for Women: 10 Looks That Work
What smart casual means for women, ten complete outfits for autumn and winter, a 10-piece capsule, and what is not smart casual, with exact pieces.
ME+EM Jumpsuits: Wide-Leg, Tux and Wedding Guest Styles
ME+EM jumpsuits explained: wide-leg, tux and velvet styles, what to wear to a wedding, shoes, jackets and sizing, from $570 on Coveti.