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Article: Ways To Wear: Orla Kiely Dresses

Ways To Wear: Orla Kiely Dresses

From sun-soaked beach trips to bold, beautiful festival styling and wedding guest dressing, our latest collection of women's silk and cotton dresses are designed with versatility in mind. We've put together three distinctive ways to wear your favourite Orla Kiely prints, paired with playful accessories and signature finishing touches from our dresses collection. 

Beach Ready: A Touch of Summer

Nothing says holiday dressing quite like a colourful patterned dress. Our green floral midi, the Bella Puff Sleeve Dress in Moonflower combines a retro-inspired pattern with an easy silhouette that's ideal for warm weather. Style it with sunshine-ready accessories for a look that's super relaxed, but still feels polished. 

We've paired it with oversized amber sunglasses, a bold Flat Zip Leather Wallet and a range of raffia accessories for a real nod to summer. The Stem Flower Monday Raffia Tote Bag, Houndstooth Raffia Bucket Hat and playful Crab Raffia Keyring really elevate the look.

The result is effortless summer dressing with a distinctly Orla Kiely feel — joyful, graphic and endlessly wearable.

Festival Style: Bold Retro Vibes

Festival dressing is all about confidence, comfort and having fun with your outfits. Our Rolling Wave print midi dress has instant impact with its bold, eye-catching pattern and rich sunset tones, and is perfect for festivals with its big puff sleeves. 

Layer in accessories that combine practicality with personality: fun pink sunglasses, a statement floral crossbody bag and a compact printed cosmetics pouch for on-the-go essentials. A bold graphic umbrella adds a fun, functional twist for unpredictable weather, while our nostalgic Martian bag charm not only matches the dress perfectly, but it also adds a bit of quirk to the outfit, for a bit of fun! Perfect the look with a silk head scarf for an Orla finishing touch. 

This look embraces colour, nostalgia and individuality... the perfect formula for festival season!

Wedding Guest Dressing: Neutral, But Far From Boring!

For occasionwear with character, our twist on the neutral floral dress offers a refined take on signature Orla Kiely pattern. The flowing silhouette creates a simple, elegant foundation to be elevated with styling and accessories.

Pair it with our Calla tortoiseshell sunglasses and a structured floral handbag for a cute matchy matchy look... Add a fun floral keyring as a bag charm to introduce a subtle but playful element without overpowering the look (or the bride!). 

The combination feels timeless yet modern, ideal for weddings, celebrations and summer events where effortless dressing is key.

 

Whether you're heading to the coast, dancing through festival fields or celebrating in style, Orla Kiely silk dresses or cotton dresses are designed to be styled your way. By combining iconic prints with thoughtfully chosen accessories, each look becomes expressive, wearable and unmistakably Orla.

Discover new full range of accessories, or browse our new arrivals for more colourful outfit inspiration.

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