prom formal dress Sparkly V-neck Backless A-line Red Long Prom/Formal With Split,MP586 With a graceful sweep train and a back zipper Nox Anabel A1374 Prom Fitted

The sweet, sentimental styles proliferated by the late Laura Ashley and Jessica McClintock reaches new generations via the cottagecore trend

This particular wedding guest dress I wore the other weekend to our good friends wedding and it was absolutely perfect

Maximum washing temperature 30C

From the scarlet red and liquorice hues spotted on the McQueen and Herms runways (yes, you can wear black to a wedding), to the velvet, tulle, sequin and satin fabrics that come hand-in-hand with the season, I've found an array of Instagram-worthy frocks that'll stand out both on your feed and IRL

And while it's definitely a hit with fashion-conscious members of the younger set, many of the wedding guest dresses in the brand's collection are suitable for attendees in a higher age bracket (if that's something you're considering)