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It’s September, “Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness – thou hast thy Music too,” As Keats would have it in his Ode to Autumn 1819.

 

This month our inspiration is taken from September - – the portal month between summer, with her skies halcyon blue and pink evening clouds, and approaching Autumn with her calling card of fiery leaves and frosty breezes.

 

And yet, this September has started like no other.

As the buzzing streets of Bridport begin to fill with fresh faces eager to discover all that Dorset has to offer, and friendly, familiar locals have a cheery spring in their step; we come together to bask in the sunshine and celebrate our High Street that has become so well renowned for all its exciting surprises.

With summer awaiting us with open arms, we couldn’t be more thrilled to announce some exciting ways DRESS will be sharing our joyful pieces at dif...

Chic and oh-so effortless tea-dresses are the focus of our May collection; with their light weight and easy style-ability they are a staple piece for the warm weather months! In unique and exciting prints on cottons, linens and silks, you can dress down with pumps, straw hat and favourite sunnies for picnics and sightseeing. Or glam up with heels and statement jewellery to transform instantly into occasion wear for weddings and parties. Perfect for packing light on holiday getaway trips!

With signature favourites from iconic Fashion House Horrockses, we bring you pieces from their golden era in the signature stripe, unique and charming florals, and geometric surprises. Other designers gracing our rails this month are 1950s and 60s couture Jacques Heim, as well as  Frank Usher also from the mid-century.

This month at Dress, we have followed a colour themed inspiration, to reflect our feeling of connection with Mother Earth.

The pale azure of uplifting summer skies in mid century pieces, including our favourite tule ball gown by Bellville Et Cie, worn by Ann Hathaway in 2006. As well as a divine Ceil Chapman silk cocktail dress. Our white evening and wedding dresses: the billowing clouds drifting by.

Here at DRESS, we can’t wait to bound into 2022 and get back to doing what we love best!  Hence, our spring newsletter comes earlier this year before buds have burst and days lengthen. A new optimism is rustling our metaphorical petals.

To get hearts aflutter, we are featuring yards and yards of scrumptious white, cream, ivory and café latte net, silk, organza and tulle to celebrate all the weddings ahead of us this year…

As another eventful year comes to a close and we speed towards the Holidays, we are so excited to bring you our final hang of 2021, with our much adored Winter Sale! Filling our rails with a contemporary mix of designer pieces snuggled in with vintage frocks for the Christmas season, alongside other surprise gems, we know you’ll find something to love! Whether you have a party still to go to or just want to get dressed up to stay home with your nearest and dearest!

Sorely missed have been the energising visits from prospective brides, enthusiastic loved ones in tow; whether it’s a whirlwind shopper hunting dow...

While later this month mischief is afoot when Halloween casts its wicked spell upon the darkening days of November, so it is that with a focus the little black dress, interspersed with flirty frocks in chocolate and toffee shades, strong marine party attire and soft cream wedding gowns, we’re ready to dress every event in Dorset. From espresso chiffons to cappuccino velvets. Latte foam lace and mocha tule. Pumpkin spiced tweeds and ginger knits.

Dress is celebrating with fierce colours, bold 80s silhouettes and our favourite 40s. Sharp power shoulders, cinched waists and saturated jewel tones in silks, cottons and jerseys. 

While travelling abroad is still so uncertain we turn to ways of bringing Italian beaches, French Riviera and Caribbean sunshine to join our English pastoral and summertime traditions.

Our dramatic Dorset beaches and Hardy-esque countryside are crying out for a touch of vintage fashion to enhance there charms.