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The Sills + Co Guide to Event Dressing

JOURNAL / OCT 23, 2026

From weddings to race days and everything in between, Sills + Co is here to help you dress effortlessly for every occasion. Here’s our guide to dressing for any occasion this event season.

Summer Weddings

Summer wedding season is fast approaching. Don’t let the last-minute scramble for something to wear detract from the fun and anticipation of the day; whether you’re the mother of the bride/groom or an honoured guest.

There’s something about a warm weather ceremony that invites fun into a formal dress code - your attire should be polished, yes, but can lean playful and bright. One of our exclusive prints fit the bill nicely – like the Lapis Floral print or Riverie bandana Print.

And remember that a matching top and skirt can be just as dressy as a dress, and offers more styling options in the future, or extra outfits for a destination wedding event.

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Made in NZCourtney DressCourtney Dress
Sills
Courtney Dress Sale price$499.00 NZD

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Made in NZDana Breeze TopDana Breeze Top
Sills
Dana Breeze Top Sale price$229.00 NZD
Made in NZZaiya SkirtZaiya Skirt
Sills
Zaiya Skirt Sale price$439.00 NZD

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Made in NZFrancine Riverie DressFrancine Riverie Dress
Sills
Francine Riverie Dress Sale price$459.00 NZD
Made in NZCourtney DressCourtney Dress
Sills
Courtney Dress Sale price$499.00 NZD
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Made in NZDana Breeze TopDana Breeze Top
Sills
Dana Breeze Top Sale price$229.00 NZD
Made in NZZaiya SkirtZaiya Skirt
Sills
Zaiya Skirt Sale price$439.00 NZD
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Made in NZFrancine Riverie DressFrancine Riverie Dress
Sills
Francine Riverie Dress Sale price$459.00 NZD
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The Races

The most prestigious horse racing event of the year usually have a dress code to match. Most commonly, dresses must be below knee length and have no thin straps. Our edit of midi and maxi dresses includes many race-appropriate styles, from rich metallic satins to bright and bold linens.

We’ll never pass up on the opportunity for a great tailoring moment, and the races are the perfect time to make a suiting statement among a sea of dresses. A couple of things to note if you’re thinking of taking the tailored route: jackets + trousers should match in colour and fabric, and under-suit layers must comply with the dress code. 

What is a race day outfit without a hat! Our collection of Panama hats are handmade in Ecuador and designed by our founder, Caroline Sills. Our pick for the races is the couture-inspired Monroe Panama.

Work Parties

It’s the most talked-about event on the outlook calendar – the work Christmas party. But planning a look that can take you from AM to PM can be tricky. The natural choice feels like a polished black dress, one which you can layer on jewellery and change up your flats for heels.

We’re big fans of a blazer on any given day but given the practical considerations of an alfresco evening event, it becomes a must-have for your work do outfit. The Caroline Sills McCabe Blazer is the perfect option with it’s smart fit and crease-resistant linen blend fabrication for a seamless desk-to-venue transition.

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Made in NZMcCabe BlazerMcCabe Blazer
Caroline Sills
McCabe Blazer Sale price$559.00 NZD
Made in NZDakota Satin DressDakota Satin Dress
Caroline Sills
Dakota Satin Dress Sale price$389.00 NZD
FW Pearl Stud 14mmFW Pearl Stud 14mm
Loona
FW Pearl Stud 14mm Sale price$149.00 NZD

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Made in NZMiranda Soho TopMiranda Soho Top
Caroline Sills
Miranda Soho Top Sale price$299.00 NZD
Made in NZBedford PantBedford Pant
Caroline Sills
Bedford Pant Sale price$379.00 NZD

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Made in NZMcCabe BlazerMcCabe Blazer
Caroline Sills
McCabe Blazer Sale price$559.00 NZD
Made in NZBedford PantBedford Pant
Caroline Sills
Bedford Pant Sale price$379.00 NZD
Made in NZMiranda Soho TopMiranda Soho Top
Caroline Sills
Miranda Soho Top Sale price$299.00 NZD
Made in NZMcCabe BlazerMcCabe Blazer
Caroline Sills
McCabe Blazer Sale price$559.00 NZD
Made in NZDakota Satin DressDakota Satin Dress
Caroline Sills
Dakota Satin Dress Sale price$389.00 NZD
FW Pearl Stud 14mmFW Pearl Stud 14mm
Loona
FW Pearl Stud 14mm Sale price$149.00 NZD
View product
Made in NZMiranda Soho TopMiranda Soho Top
Caroline Sills
Miranda Soho Top Sale price$299.00 NZD
Made in NZBedford PantBedford Pant
Caroline Sills
Bedford Pant Sale price$379.00 NZD
View product
Made in NZMcCabe BlazerMcCabe Blazer
Caroline Sills
McCabe Blazer Sale price$559.00 NZD
Made in NZBedford PantBedford Pant
Caroline Sills
Bedford Pant Sale price$379.00 NZD
Made in NZMiranda Soho TopMiranda Soho Top
Caroline Sills
Miranda Soho Top Sale price$299.00 NZD
View product

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