Choosing your Next Designer Silk Dress for Spring

As Spring has sprung, with beautiful lighter mornings and warm weather on the horizon, the invites are starting to arrive for those Spring and Summer events. Due to its elegant properties and lightweight feel, our best-selling silk dresses fit the bill perfectly. Designer silk dresses in particular present bold, vibrant colours perfect for spring and summer events, both casual and formal. At Jasper Conran London, our best-selling silk dresses are a wonderful pick for your spring and summer wardrobes, but can also benefit you throughout the year. Carefully refined with an effortless feel, your new spring silk dress can be the standout piece in your wardrobe this year, and for many years to come.

In this style guide, we will introduce you to our collection of silk dresses available at Jasper Conran London, including our top edits for contemporary occasion dresses and subtle timeless styles. Not only this, but we will look into the joys of a designer silk dress that will no doubt have a permanent place in your wardrobe, and suggest some styling options for accessories.

Silk dresses, in all their various styles and colours, are an all year-round wardrobe piece, with long-lasting appeal, designed to have a permanent place in your wardrobe. They’re a great choice for formal occasions all year round, providing an elegant, poised addition to your collection of contemporary clothing. Designer silk dresses are forever pieces, always in style, available in a range of styles to suit you and your preferences.

With arrival of spring comes the opportunity for more outdoor events to enjoy in the sun. Occasions such as garden parties, outdoor weddings and graduations are all prevalent in the spring and summer months, as well as Ascot, Wimbledon and the Chelsea flower show, all of which have particular dress codes. If you’re looking for silk dresses for graduation ceremonies, or you need a silk dress for the Chelsea Flower Show or Wimbledon, our collection of silk dresses are a joy to shop.

Should you be attending a summer wedding this year, our silk dresses wonderfully suit wedding guest style, shop for a dress that presents a bold stand-out colour; our Celia silk full skirt shirt dress in yellow provides a contemporary alternative to event dressing, with a playful colour pattern that would look great with a contrasting black bag, such as our new Francine top handle grab bag. If you’re the mother of the bride, consider our Fleur silk full skirt shirt dress for a classic silhouette that can be matched with a pump or heel.

Formal events with distinct dress codes call for a classic silk dress with an enduring style that won’t just make a statement on the day, but can be worn for other special occasions for years to come. The Henley Regatta, Wimbledon and racing events such as Ascot are just around the corner, presenting the perfect opportunity for a new designer dress with a playful colour pattern and a timeless design. Our Flora A-line silk dress in green presents a design with our signature print, making this the perfect silk dress for Ascot.

Perhaps you are attending a garden party or just going to informal drinks with friends at your local pub, our Edie silk full skirt shirt dress can add a touch of class to your day and evening, with an elasticated waist and removable obi belt for style, practicality and comfort. This dress would look ideal with a small black bag, clutch or purse, such as our Darcey medium leather purse.

Once you’ve chosen the perfect designer dress for your spring events, you’ll need a handbag to match. A designer handbag can complete any look, and elevate your silk dress to create the perfect ensemble. Whether you opt for a smaller clutch bag or a hands-free cross-body bag, our designer choices at Jasper Conran London can provide an elevated twist to an already eye-catching outfit.

Our Filomena silk full skirt wrap dress is available in a neutral cream tone perfect for all formal event, such as a spring wedding. You can match this bag with our Francine leather chain clutch in cream for a remarkably elegant finish, providing you with an ensemble that ticks all the boxes for the Ascot dress code. For a dress and bag combination that would look desirable at spring garden parties, our Flora A-Line silk dress in navy looks ideal with our Celia leather chain strap evening bag in black for a classic look.

For a vibrant spring look that can accompany you throughout the warmer months, our Celia silk full skirt shirt dress in pink matches perfectly with our Francine leather chain clutch bag in silver; this compact yet effective bag has plenty of internal space for your essential items, with external front and back pockets for extra space and security.