Summer dress code: an outfit for every occasion

From that festive lunch to relaxed beach style, our uber-talented style director Louise Hilsz has curated a holiday wardrobe ready for any summer occasion.

End-of-year lunch

A celebration requires a summer dress that will help keep you cool and comfortable while feeling pulled together. You will get that instant feel-good factor in this dress – and the compliments will flow.

Trelise Cooper Wrap It Up dress, $579. Kathryn Wilson Zsa Zsa sandal, $299. Gucci Bamboo 1947 mini top handle bag, $5615. Lack Of Colour Ultra Wide Ventura hat, $159. Saint Laurent 550 001 sunglasses, $595. MAC Amplified lipstick in Vegan Volt, $38.


Christmas Day

It's safe to say we start hunting for that perfect festive dress in November. So what's the definition of elegance? A stylish white dress, of course. The ideal addition to a capsule wardrobe is a classic dress you can pull out and embellish year after year.

Aje. Erika Asymmetric Shirt Dress, $550. Bottega Veneta 1142 004 sunglasses, $790. Mi Piaci Elia mule, $260. Deadly Ponies Bowman Croc tote, $729. Gucci 25 Goldie red lipstick, $77.


New Year’s Eve Party

An instant showstopper, this is the dress your wardrobe has been waiting for! Adorned with a touch of glitz, this dress and your favourite pair of heels are perfect for the dance floor.

Liam Weirder slip dress, $249. Prada Triangle satin mini bag with crystals, $3700. Aquazzura Olie 140 Plateau Sandal, $1,491. Rituel de Fille Celestial Sphere Eye Gelee, $66. Pearl Octopuss.y Mini Silver Oysters crystal & silver earrings, $256


Beach day

Here is the guide to looking stylish in the sun. Our holiday essentials include a figure-flattering swimsuit, neutral sandals, designer sunglasses and mandatory SPF.

Arabella London The Bustier Bodysuit - Electric Blue, $381. Chloé Woody Crochet Slide, $879. Tom Ford 1044 56V sunglasses, $695. Airyday Clear As Day SPF50+ Dreamscreen 75ml, $46. Lorna Murray Luxe Capri hat, $253.


summer festival

It might surprise you to hear this, but no summer wardrobe is complete without coordinates. So, for that holiday wine and food festival or relaxing to some summer sounds, co-ords will take you anywhere this holiday season.

Sweepstake Winners Cuffed Easy short, $199 and shirt, $199. Converse Unisex Converse Run Star Legacy CX High Top Soft Sunshine, $190. Gucci 1370 002 sunglasses, $995. Louis Vuitton Couissin PM H27 bag, $7650. Stila Glisten & Glow Liquid Eye Shadow $39.