Summer Occasionwear 2026: The Best Dressed Guide from Coes

The summer occasion season is here. Whether you need a stylish summer suit or a stunning dress, we've done the hard work for you. Here are our curated picks for summer occasion wear. Shop now in-store or online.

Benitti Suits | Lightweight Men's Suits in Summer Colours

Hot weather and a formal event shouldn't be a problem. Benitti's lightweight suits are cut for comfort and built for occasions — available in warm-weather tones like sage, stone and pale blue that look effortless in the summer sun.

Wear head-to-toe for weddings and race days, or split the pieces for twice the outfits. Style with loafers and a white shirt and you're done.

Best for: Summer weddings, garden parties, race days

Hope & Ivy | Summer Occasion Dresses 

Hope & Ivy has become a popular choice for women seeking beautiful attire for special occasions. Their floaty midi dresses, elegant wrap dresses, and flattering prints are stylish and comfortable enough to wear all day. 

These pieces are not just for one-time use; you'll find yourself reaching for them throughout the summer. 

Best for: wedding guests, summer parties, and outdoor events.

Golding Linen Suits | The Smartest Thing You'll Wear All Summer

A linen suit is the menswear essential of the season — and Golding does it better than most. Relaxed but refined, these suits come in natural tones (Sand, Navy, Olive) that work with almost anything.

Pro tip: don't fight the crease. Linen is meant to live a little. That's the whole point.

Best for: Outdoor weddings, smart-casual events, summer celebrations

Never Fully Dressed | Bold Summer Dresses for Women

If you want to be remembered, Never Fully Dressed is your brand. Known for vibrant prints, confident silhouettes and wrap styles that move beautifully, this is occasionwear for women who love getting dressed.

The bonus? These pieces work just as hard beyond the occasion, from weddings to weekend dinners to holidays.

Best for: Statement dressing, wedding guests, summer birthdays

Shop Summer Occasionwear at Coes

From lightweight men's suits to bold occasion dresses, everything you need for summer 2025 is in store now. Visit us in-store at Coes or shop the edit online.