Cocktail Dressing - The Style Guide
The party mood is upon us! With the launch of L&F's evening and event wear collection Up Late, we reveal the do's and don't's of how to dress for a cocktail dress...
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L&F customer Michelle came across L&F back in 2020 when she was seeking out more workwear clothing. In L&F, she not only found her workwear, she found inclusivity. Finally she could shop for her size, her age and her stage of life without compromising her youthful personality! L&F ticked all the boxes and Michelle has never looked back. She shares the value of investing in your wardrobe, the style that changed her world and the superpower L&F clothing holds for women everywhere.
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A chaplain at a city hospital, Michelle holds a special place in the community. Her day-to-day role is giving support and guidance to those experiencing the very worst of times. For Michelle, the clothing she wears underpins her professionalism. When she’s wearing her L&F workwear, she knows she will walk into work looking appropriate: looking capable, looking polished and feeling good. “I can go to any situation work gives me, with confidence and professionalism…and hold that space.”
Keeping in mind the significance of her workwear wardrobe and the feeling of strength it instills, Michelle sees investing in clothing as an investment in herself. And L&F has the added bonus that it lasts forever! “L&F clothing is timeless,” says Michelle. “As long as you want to wear that print, that dress, that style of pant... whatever it is, it will last. So I see the value in investing in quality clothing.”
Michelle’s workwear go-to is the Monroe Pant. “I wear my Monroe Pants every other day because they wash and wear so well!” She affirms. A straight-cut, wide leg pant style, the Monroe Pant is made from our Dry Touch Jersey fabric which is machine washable, quick drying and wrinkle resistant! As well as being easy-care, the jersey fabric makes these pants extremely comfortable for all-day wear.
In Tall, Regular and Petite lengths, there's a Monroe Pant for every woman...
Age, Stage and Size Inclusive Clothing
Finding quality clothing and the variety of styles available in her size was what first attracted Michelle to L&F. However, she soon realised the inclusivity she was seeking extended beyond the extensive size range. “I’m in my mid fifties but I feel like I can still rock things,” says Michelle, summing up the challenges faced by many women embarking on middle age with a different outlook (and style) to previous generations of women. “I can go to other brands [to find clothes in my size] and they may be cheaper but I find their styles can age you.” Not L&F.
Not only does Michelle have her L&F workwear wardrobe, she has a ‘play’ wardrobe too: clothes she can wear when she’s free from the constraints of work, when she’s travelling, when she’s on the back of her moped…, her L&F clothing gives her a sense of freedom. “It allows you to do what you want to do, it’s almost like a super power” she explains. Anything is possible, Michelle believes it, we believe it, it’s time for you to believe it too.
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The party mood is upon us! With the launch of L&F's evening and event wear collection Up Late, we reveal the do's and don't's of how to dress for a cocktail dress...
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What our customers are saying
The cobalt Kris is the perfect style for work or a smart casual to even cocktail style event depending on accessorise etc. Flattering style and beautiful colour. True to size and good for petite heights. The colour isn't quite a perfect match for my cobalt pepper jacket.
Love these pants; love the fabric, the feel and the length , all round a winner for me
The colours are vibrant, great fit true to size. Feels lovely on and the lined skirt is great
Lovely Emily. So cool and comfortable.
Love these! So spring..
Lovely fit, true to size.
A beautiful soft fabric which really makes the drape of the culotte sit just right. Love this culotte and will be wearing a lot during summer.
This colour clay is like a bronze sunset - stunning, this top is the first item I packed for my upcoming trip away. Can't wait to wear it.
Purchased as a summer shirt for work this garment meets its brief - comfortable, bright and a relaxed fit. Because the print includes some black I will pair it with black tapered 7/8 pants.
My first pair of Paxtons and so pleased to see that, as 'a shortie' the 7/8 length is full length on me! They are a lovely cut and will be very useful for work and it's so nice to have some colour on the bottom! Although for my Lipoedema legs I think I still prefer the more slightly generous cut of the Ashton - so more colours in the Ashton please!
Great dress, good fit and doesn't gape at the front. Good length (S16 and 172cm) Stays in place even when bending down and moving fast (great relief). Very flattering style for anyone and of course the blue colour is just right. Has a lovely swishy feel as you walk and the lining is good and allows the skirt to fall nicely.
The Paxton pants are comfortable and smart. Will get lots of wear from these.
I'm so happy with the Drew pants. Thankfully I didn't hold off purchasing them any longer! The high rise straight cut style is super flattering. The scupa crepe fabric is luxe yet comfortable with the right amount of stretch. I 've purchased the vibrant cobalt but I have my eye on some of the other stunning colour options.
Loving Bowie in “holiday”. The style and the background colour are perfect for warm weather …. And a holiday.
These culottes are so comfortable and the material feels so nice on. The holiday print is lovely. It goes with lots of my Leina and Fleur tops I already have.
This is a lovely print. This is the first time I’ve purchased this style and I find the neckline detail and under bust seem works really well for a fuller bust. Size 22.