Mother Of The Bride: Covergirl

Wedding in Scotland? Best wear layers! Rosie Patrick consults the designers who’ve got warmth – and style – all wrapped up

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The minute summer’s over, most of us breathe a sigh of relief. Finally, it’s our time to shine. We may love the idea of basking in the sun for months on end, but the reality of dressing for it is another matter. Tell me you weren’t secretly thrilled to dig out that transitional mack and cashmere scarf from the back of the wardrobe, or to wear tights again at last? Living in this unpredictable climate of ours, layering is, inevitably, what we do best.

And when it’s such a strength, why shouldn’t we apply it to our occasionwear, not least for practicality? A stand-alone dress, no matter how spectacular, isn’t going to cut it when your daughter is tying the knot up a mountain. Just ask bride Laura Geyer, whose epic elopement is featured on p.92. “My mum got very cold on the day – we should have double-checked everyone had warm enough jackets!” she says. “You can’t control the weather. Prepare for the worst.”

And even if you’re indoors, you’ll likely need some kind of cover-up. But can this be done without compromising on glamour?

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