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What to Wear: First Date

March 21st, 2013

You only get one chance to make a first impression right, and this is particularly acute when it comes to first dates. Ok you may want to flaunt those assets but let’s step away from that bondage inspired bodycon hanging in your wardrobe! First dates are all about being fun and flirty, so lets think sophistication and let GMD inspire you.

Top Nosh

If you’re going to be wined and dined at one of the finest restaurants in town try our By Malene Birger Olisio Lace Dress. You can never go wrong with an LBD and this one has a sultry twist with a Chantilly lace trim. The nude underlay is sure to leave your date wanting more, becoming the epitome of elegance.

Drinks

If you’re going to the trendy new bar that’s just opened try our Alice and Olivia Nala Knit Dress. The sequins are sure to add extra sparkle to the night with it’s metallic hues and seductive back detailing. Pair with black ankle boots for a rock chick look and ring up that tab!

Day Date

If you’re going out for lunch, you need something that is cute and casual but still makes you look irresistible. Try our McQ Alexander McQueen Ribbed Knit Dress. With a flirty fit and flare silhouette and deep v-neckline you’ll give an air of sultriness but still be sweet enough for lunch!

Theatre

If you’re off to theatre try our electric blue Acne Adelle Tape Dress and become his leading lady! With a cut-out back and draped detailing that creeps around to the skirt you’ll be left to create your own plot twists! A directional dress, deservant of its own ovation.

Good luck girls, and find out if he has a brother or two for the GMD team!

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Alp Pocket Dress by Acne

May 4th, 2011

How can you resist a spot of Acne for a sunny day in the city? That’s why this military green dress with ‘alp pockets’ by Acne is our Dress of the Week.

What we love about this Acne dress in particular is that, with those fab pockets and the exposed zip up the back, you don’t really need to over-accessorize. In fact, too many accessories would make this look too busy. As such it’s a great statement dress to wear out and about over the weekends or, if you work in a creative environment, even to the office.

For work, how about pairing with a louche blazer in navy and some leather peep-toe wedges? For the evening, simply add a pair of pretty drop earrings and 60’s-style eyeliner.

To stand out at cocktail hour we recommend picking up this quirky but simple clutch bag from Shana London, whose jewel-like collections of bags have been an international hit since the brand’s inception in 2004.

The silver keeps the whole look tonal with the khaki and grey of the dress but adds a flash of understated glitz.

The Acne Alp Pocket dress is £79 for 2 nights or £89 for 7 nights and the Shana London Round Lizard clutch in silver is £29 when borrowed with any dress for 2/7 nights, £39 for 7 nights if borrowed alone or £49 for a whole month. But if you really love it why not buy it brand new for £398?

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By Katie Rose