Author: Rebecca Furbank

Does size matter? Is the number on the label that important when the dress is right? When it comes to shopping for your outfit you have to be aware that occasion wear sizes are very different to sizes on the high street. Some designers come up big, some come up small, so when you come to visit us please do not be put off by the size on the cube on the hanger.

We are starting to get a lot of phone calls  regarding weddings next year and when is the best time to come in. We will start receiving our new spring/summer 2026 dresses in December, by mid February the majority would be here. However saying that it doesn’t mean you cannot come into the shop and have a look around, see the brands we stock, try some different styles on its an exciting time and we cannot wait to see you in the shop.

Sparkle and shine in the new season Joseph Ribkoff, we have had 3 new glittery designs arrive which will be absolutely perfect for that special occasion.

Olvi is a brand that needs to been seen to be believed. These are beautiful lace dress and we have 4 new colours and styles ready for the new season.

Fee G was a new brand to us last season and you loved it as much as we did. Well it is back with many beautiful pieces from dresses, blouses and tops, why not pop in and see us so we can show you.

New season Veni Infantino has arrived on the occasion wear floor. Whether you want aline or fitted, simple or sparkly there is something for everyone. To book an appointment please call 01480 811 333 or email us on shop@annefurbank.com

Black tie weddings are becoming more and more popular. However does a black tie wedding mean you have to wear black? A black tie wedding is a formal event (normally in the evening) and the dress code is floor length gowns for the women and tuxedos for the men. It does not mean you have to wear black. If the bride and groom want you to wear black they would stipulate that on the invitations.

When you come to us for a wedding appointment we will always ask where the wedding is. Yes a certain style of dress will suit you best but does it tie in with the theme of the wedding? For example would you wear the same style of dress to a beach wedding abroad that you would wear to a church wedding in the UK? Probably not, so my answer to the question above, yes, the venue will impact your choice of dress.

Did you know we have a whole Instagram account all about occasion wear. We don’t just talk about clothes and outfits, we have interviewed hairdressers, florists etc to get you top tips. We talk about the history of weddings, superstitions etc so if you have an event coming up you wont want to miss this.