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There’s nothing quite like the thrill and excitement of a day at the races. It’s a big occasion renowned for its social scene almost as much as the sporting one. People dress up to the nines in all their finery, so picking your perfect race day outfit is paramount to make you stand out from the crowd. Check out which five maxi dresses we’re backing as our odds on favourite for a day at the races this spring/summer.
Top 5 Maxi Dresses for the Races:
Love Label Multiway Dress
This Love Label Multiway dress is a fantastic first choice. Made of a sumptuous fabric that glides delightfully across your body. This inventive and versatile maxi dress allows the wearer to obtain a multitude of individual looks. Imagine the scene, you turn up at the event looking a million dollars and then you’re confronted by the nightmare “OMG” moment; not too far away from where your standing you spot another person in the same outfit! Panic sets in, months of preparation goes out of the window. Not with this dress, with a quick trip to the ladies room you can rework the wide sash ties into halter neck straps; wrap them around your bust in a bandeau fashion or twist them to create your own unique interpretation.
Now what more could you ask for from one dress I hear you say?? Well that’s not all, this effortlessly glam outfit is also purse-friendly at the bargain price of £45.00 just the right thing for all you recessionista’s out there.
Available in four size options S (6-8), M (10-12), L (14-16) and XL (18-20).
Coast Latisha Dip Dye Maxi
Bang on trend for spring 2011 and this summers Ladies Days at the Races, this enchanting Latisha Dip Dye Maxi dress from Coast is definitely a front runner for us. Created from stunning hand printed silk, the elegant sweetheart neckline creates curves, whilst the column shape of the dress elongates the body. The floor length colour combination of ombres graduating from pewter through to oyster grey along with the delicate pleating detail adds depth and texture; creating an ultimately smart and sophisticated outfit ideal for the occasion. At £195.00 you’ll definitely be raising the stakes in this outfit.
Available in sizes 8-18.
Digital Poppy Print Maxi Dress
We fancy a wager on this lovely floral number as it has the perfect summer feel to it. This Digital Poppy Print Maxi Dress by Oasis has maximum girlie impact. Softly structured at the bust line, the low v-neck gives a great cleavage if you have a little to flaunt. But do be careful and remember the golden rule; don’t opt for more flesh than fabric!
The gorgeous white base colour will look delightful against a sun-kissed glow; either natural or with a little bit of help from a bottle. The large floral print on the skirt will help to disguise larger legs and create a more streamlined silhouette if desired as bigger prints make you look smaller.
Pick a colour from the print of this maxi dress and match to shoes, bag and jewellery to pull the look together. Or if you’re feeling a bit more fashion forward clash a few colours together and mix it up!
Available from Oasis for £65.00, in sizes XS, S, M, and L.
French Connection Darcy Drape Long Dress
Muted tones are massive this season but don’t be put off by neutral colours as they don’t necessarily mean boring! This French Connection Darcy Drape Long Dress in a manganese colour is no exception to this rule. This beautifully flattering empire line dress hides the mid-rift area and draws attention to the chest. The simple but stylish draping at the front and the long halter tie at the back exudes glamour.
As an alternative trend to the bold colours; neutrals appeal to the more thrifty consumers amongst us as they are a less risky for a large purchase. So this maxi dress is ideal for the more money conscious shopper coming in under the £100 mark.
Have fun with this dress by adding blasts of colour in the form of accessories such as neon heels and jewellery to inject a bit of personality and quirkiness. Or if you’re not feeling that adventurous with colour, take the look a bit more rock chick with fierce studs, stones or faceted finishes on clutch bags, shoes and finally add a waist-cincher belt to finish the look.
Mango Maxi Dress Nosta-4-A
Our final maxi dress is a real thoroughbred and definitely worth having a flutter on. This ultra luxe maxi entitled Dress Nosta-4-A by Mango even sounds like a bookies favourite!
This show stopping maxi is bound to make you stand out from the crowd, with its body hugging shape to the knee; that kicks out into a mermaid shape skirt down to the floor, this dress is definitely not for the faint hearted. Uncomplicated and refined this gown radiates elegance. With minimum exposed flesh, the open V-shaped back and the soft sweetheart neckline, add just enough allurement to tantalize. It is top-to-toe cosmopolitanism at its best.
Perfect finishing touches for this outfit would be a chunky statement cuff bracelet and a metallic envelope clutch, as less is definitely more when looking this chic. If you fancy vamping it up though; accents of animal print would look amazing with the black version of this dress for a bit of animal magnetism.
Available in two stunning colour combinations: pastel pink or jet black.
Price: £69.90.
So which of our choices would you be backing as your odds on favourite??
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