Not only has the RHS Chelsea Flower Show brought with it an array of delightful floral displays and cutting-edge garden designs, but it's also delivered excellent celebrity style moments.
Presenter Rachel Riley attended day two of the event wearing a beautiful, eye- catching floral printed dress, and we were excited to discover that her exact look was from high-street favourite, Next. If you're wondering what to wear to the Chelsea Flower Show this weekend, and you might just have time to get it ordered.
Riley's dress by Love & Roses x RHS Ivory features a scooped neckline, a sleeveless design and is covered in bright blue and pink florals. And this time of year, investing in a floral dress is a wise move. From holiday outfits to figuring out what to wear to a wedding, you can't go wrong with feminine botanical prints.
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Style this vibrant floral dress with a white linen blazer like this M&S one on cooler summer days, or for more arm coverage. The fitted bodice sits under the bust and falls into a gently draped skirt for a flattering finish. Take inspiration from Rachel and lean into comfortable footwear styles with some leather ballet flats or Mary Janes.
The gentle flutter sleeves and maxi-length give this dress an elegant feel, whilst the empire waist and pleated skirt provide a figure-skimming effect. It is perfect for summer nuptials, christenings or an evening event.
With a fit and flare design, this dress has a flattering silhouette that creates the illusion of curves. We love the soft blush pink florals. Layer up with this white short Borelo for extra arm coverage.
French Connection's new range features some fabulous floral prints, including on this midi dress. It has a fitted top-half with a V-neck design and a floating skirt with side pockets for a practical finishing touch.
Embrace comfort and style with these sweet leather flats. A versatile staple, these Mary-Janes can work with breezy summer dresses as well as laid-back denim every day.
Finish off your occasionwear with this delicate sterling silver necklace. The small square pendant features a mini star made from a white cubic zirconia for a sparkling finishing touch.
Rachel Riley's dress is actually from the same Love & Roses x RHS collection as Ruth Langsford fabulous dress that she also wore to the gardening event. The Next collection is in collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society and features a range of wonderful floral frocks.
It's also around this time of year that we start to consider our summer occasionwear pieces. With calendars filling up with warm-weather plans, you'll likely be hunting for holiday pieces or summer wedding guest dresses, and bright colourful florals are always a winning choice.
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Take inspiration from Rachel and opt for smart flats instead of heels, Mary-Janes or ballet flats can feel just as elegant, and they are a practical choice for walking on your feet all day. Spotted on her Instagram, she also layered up later on with a pink coat and accessorised with a sparkling silver necklace with a small pendant for a sophisticated finishing touch.
