formal dresses mother La Femme Evening Dress 26942 neckline and short sheer sleeves M1213 - Scoop Long Sleeves

Or, if you want to go a little weirder, layer over jeans, pop on a cosy jumper and finish off with wintery finishes like a high-necked wool coat, moon boots and a fluffy headband

These 40 birthday outfits are perfect for a daytime celebration where you want to feel pulled-together yet completely at ease in your own skin

The bouquet was an absolute necessity for every bride, and most women wore a headpiece, ranging from tiaras to full length veils

Floral Wonder Bodice Cami Ankle Gown - 320, Needle & Thread Combining florals and sequins for a seriously pretty design, the Wonder Bodice Cami Gown from Needle & Thread is breath-taking