WOMEN'S SUMMER OCCASIONWEAR

With the arrival of warmer temperatures comes an influx of summer events – and a calendar of weddings, parties and special occasions that call for a number of dress codes. The COS Women’s occasionwear collection offers a modern interpretation of summer formal outfits, presenting memorable but timeless looks that transcend a single event season.  

The collection encourages versatile styling through timeless shapes and considered fabrics, whether seeking an impactful occasion dress or summer party outfit that works for any eventuality. Striking silhouettes, refined proportions and neutral tones come together to shape an event wardrobe of summer evening outfits that double as effortless daytime looks for vacations, city breaks and beyond.  

Explore the COS occasionwear edit to curate a lasting capsule for every destination. 

PLEATED DRESSES  

This season’s occasion dresses propose a sense of easy elegance – free-flowing silhouettes lend a softness to summer wedding outfits. The defining styles of the moment showcase featherlight fabrics, intricately laser-cut and stitched to create sculptural fluidity. 

Lean into the relaxed refinement of a pleated dress, a standout from the Spring Summer Women’s Runway collection, and style with minimal adornments: a pared-back piece of jewellery and barely-there sandals for an event, or transparent jelly flats for an elevated daytime look.  

SUMMER EVENING DRESSES 

Special occasions call for a striking summer event dress that will see you through the season. From evening silhouettes with sweeping maxi hemlines to sleek midis that transform with bold accessories, the new dress code channels strength in simplicity.  

Seek lasting design in a minimalist dress that serves as a blank canvas for every eventuality – a timeless black iteration highlights the silhouette, texture and craftsmanship of the piece. Choose a floor-skimming version for maximum impact or all-over rippled pleating for a sculptural silhouette that falls with buoyant movement.  

THE ELEVATED WAISTCOAT 

Occasion dressing has evolved beyond finding a singular style that works for one event – the COS edit is a curation of lasting pieces that will become part of your everyday wardrobe as well as markers for special moments.  

A waistcoat offers an effortless way of dressing up without limiting styling opportunities beyond the season. Wear a belted version as part of a matching set for a refined look that works equally well for day or night events – simply swap bold sunglasses for statement jewellery when the sun sets. 

SOPHISTICATED SILK SUITS 

A COS suit is a shortcut to effortless style, no matter the event or dress code. For warm-weather occasions, a silk version offers a lightweight feel and an elegant drape on the body – showcased perfectly with an asymmetric-cut blazer and relaxed tailored trousers.  

Choose a rich shade of caramel to add warmth to your wardrobe and complement with gold jewellery: a sculpted bangle or choker offsets the soft fluidity. Take tailoring from daytime to dusk by switching leather flip flops to slingback heels.