Throughout the spring racing period, I get so many emails asking for advice on how to select a headpiece for a particular outfit. So, in this Spring Styling series, I'll be delving into some beautiful Australian designed outfits, and explaining how I would go about styling them.
Today I'm working with the divine 'Cosmos Maxi Dress' by Elliatt.
I am so drawn to the timeless structure and application of lace in this dress! I personally love the sleeves here, but if you'd prefer something sleeveless in a similar design, be sure to take a look at other options available from Elliatt!
While Derby Day may dictate a black and white dress code, there is still plenty of opportunity to show off your personality through your headpiece selection!
Here are my top picks:
PICK ONE - 'DAUPHINE' IN BLACK
For me, contrasting feminine lace with edgy leather is a no brainer, so I'm recommending 'Dauphine' in black. This dress is already a little bit of a statement in its intricacy, so I would avoid too much height in the headpiece. Dauphine wraps across the head snugly to create a detailed look, without going too over the top. The cut of the leather flowers also mimics the lace florals perfectly!
PICK TWO - 'DAINTY' IN PEARL
What could be more timeless than pearls? My second suggestion is 'Dainty' in pearl (although the charcoal option would look fabulous too!). This design is simple yet special - it lets the dress do the talking, but also plays an important role in completing the outfit. This piece would look particularly good on darker hair.
PICK THREE - 'ROSEWORTHY'