This summer say YES to big, bold, maximalist prints - no white in sight.
As we're now fully into the summer wedding season, finding the perfect dress to celebrate a forerver union can be a tricky task. To help you, the Poolside team has pulled their favourite options from the bohemian fashion brand Rat & Boa for some beautiful yet bold dresses that will mean you look good and feel good, without upstaging the bride.
So whether you're attending an intimate garden affair, a chic city soiree, or a grand destination celebration, you can feel confident and stylish throughout the festivities by saying yes to one of these dresses.
Cecilia Dress ($495)
Flirting with femininity, dancing with passion and oozing sex appeal; this floor length dress with cascading frills is designed to hug and accentuate your curves but will give you enough freedom to have you dancing all night.
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Adriana Dress ($335)
Get ready for a day of celebrating romance in Adriana's slinky feminine cut and captivating sultry details. If you're attending a beach wedding - this might just be the one for you.
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Gigi Dress ($270)
A fresh, emerald twist on a nineties classic, Gigi balances timeless appeal with true modern glamour. Not only will you look stunning in this jewel tone, there's plenty of room for the canapes, cake and champagne - which is the most important thing to think about when buying your next dress!
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Lucille Dress ($450)
Let yourself loose in Lucille, a more-is-more maxi that made for drama with ruffles that move as you move. How could say no to those stunning sleeves?! Conjured in a bold, blue iris orchid print with ruffled shoulders and floor-weeping hem that move as you move, Lucille is made for dancing all night.
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Fabienne Dress ($405)
Fierce and flattering, Fabienne is a vibrant 90s-inspired dress with a psychedelic wild side. Crafted in a lightweight 100% silk chiffon, this technicolour psychedelic dream of a dress perfectly captures the spirit of adventure and is extremely fun to wear.
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Venus Dress ($450)
Find your inner goddess in the Venus, a vintage-inspired, liquid gold slip dress that's the epitome of modern glamour. Crafted in shimmering gold lame, this vintage-inspired style is made to turn a best man's head, with a halterneck, cowl-neck and figure-skimming cut.
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Luciana Dress ($405)
A perfectly simple, irresistibly flawless occasion dress, the Luciana maxi is elevated with Rat & Boa's vibrant tulip print. A perfectly simple, irresistibly flawless occasion dress, the Luciana A-line maxi is as ethereal as it is elegant. Vibrantly printed with an oversized orange tulip set against a pale blue background, it's crafted from a sheer, luxurious georgette that beautifully falls to create a streamlined, swing silhouette and is finished with delicate straps.
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Simonetta Dress ($335)
Simple, sexy and ready to make a statement, Simonetta is a flawless maxi dress and the epitome of printed perfection. A great way to add a burst of colour to a bride's wedding photos wear this dress to a stunning countryside retreat weekend.
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Gaia Dress ($810)
Shimmering with delicate sequins that catch the light as you move, the show-stopping Gaia dress radiates high-voltage glamour. A slinky, figure-skimming maxi crafted in a zesty shade of green, it's finished with Rat & Boa's signature cowl neckline, a low scooped back and delicate spaghetti straps showcasing a tasteful glimpse of skin, leaving a lasting impression as you make your entrance and exit.
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