Festive Frocks

It's time to dress up and wrap up 2022

The end of year is host to many festive soirees ranging from team lunches, graduations, awards evenings, christmas parties and new years eve. Here's what you can expect from the rest of the year and how to see out the 2022 festive season being dressed to the nines whilst wined and dined.

THERES ONLY 5 WEEKS LEFT OFF 2022, LETS SEND IT OFF IN STYLE


SCHOOL SOCIALS

The end of the school year brings many different celebrations including Valedictory dinners, award ceremonies, formals, and graduations. This is the perfect excuse to invest in a few new frocks and take some proud end of year family snaps.

We are loving the exclusive My lady Loves me Dress for the informal luncheons and the Follow the Dream Maxi dress for the more formal awards evenings. this subtle yet striking print could'nt be more perfect for a school setting as they are appropriate yet stylish and feminine.

OUT OF OFFICE

It's time to put on the out of office as we prepare for team luncheons, office christmas parties and the last day or work for 2022. From long extended lunches to more formal evening settings, be ready in work appropriate frocks that look as festive as they are stunning

The Island of Love Midi Dress is perfect for the team breakup luncheon as it's relaxed and extremely easy to dress up. Just add heels and some sparkle to really take it from the office to the restaurant. The Paradise Hawaiian Maxi Dress is perfect for the afterhours christmas party with its multiple tie wearing options and longer length it has all the sophistication with the party print. (These styles will be available online early December)

CHRISTMAS CLASSICS

We spend so much time in the lead up to christmas organising parties, presents, food, school break ups and elf on the shelf that when Christmas day finally comes a little relaxing and TLC is in order. Treat yourself to the perfect Christmas Day dress that looks festive, is lovely and cool, and allows you to eat merrily.

We love the Aloha Shirtmaker and Ukulele dresses for their cool linen composition and easy relaxed fits. The best part is the exclusive print is so striking that they only need minimal accessories which keeps it easy and hassle-free. (These styles will be available online early December)

NEW YEARS EVE

It's time to shine as we say goodbye to 2022. New Year's Eve is one of our favourite end of year events as you can really have fun with dressing up and sparkle (literally) with flawless sequin gowns and jewels.

The Sequin Wrap Top and Palazzo Pant couldn't be more perfect for New Year's Eve festivities as they are stretchy for comfort, feminine, and you'll shine brightly to ring in the new year of 2023

FAQ

 Dress Styling and Fit

For work, minimal styling lets the print or cut do the talking. Block heels, a structured bag and simple jewellery are all you need. For events, add strappy heels, a statement earring and a clutch to shift the mood entirely. SACHA DRAKE's online stylists are available via chat for personalised recommendations if you want a second opinion.

The wrap silhouette works across most body shapes because the adjustable tie allows you to manipulate the dress to your body. It is particularly flattering on Hourglass and Pear shapes as it defines the waist and skims the hips.

For a formal event, keep accessories elevated with heeled sandals, a clutch and statement jewellery. For a weekend or travel setting, flat sandals and a sun hat bring the formality down without the dress losing its impact. The SACHA DRAKE maxi is designed to transition between settings, so the same dress works across multiple occasions with a simple accessory swap.

The midi sits roughly at mid-calf and works across a broader range of occasions including workwear, cocktail events and weddings. The maxi runs to the ankle or floor and leans more toward formal occasions and warm-weather events. Both silhouettes are available in wrap and structured styles across the SACHA DRAKE range, and both are categorised by body shape to help you find the most flattering option.

Every SACHA DRAKE garment is categorised by one of five body shapes: Hourglass, Column, Pear, Apple and Maternity. The brand designs specifically to flatter each shape rather than applying a single block pattern across all sizes. Wrap and reverse-wrap styles in particular are engineered to define the waist, balance proportions and move well on the body rather than just fitting around it.

Wrap and reverse-wrap midi styles are the strongest options for a pear shape. The wrap tie allows you to define the waist while the skirt skims over the hips rather than clinging. A-line midi silhouettes also work well for the same reason. 

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