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Gina Bacconi is a well loved brand by women. The label is renowned for creating the most glamorous formal wear for a variety of occasions. Made with exquisite fabrics, attention to detail and beautiful finishing touches these outfits are perfect for weddings, mother of the bride and other very special occasions. With all the beautiful dresses from this label it may be difficult to choose, but we at Gray and Osbourn would like to know your favourite Gina Bacconi dress(es) and what you like about them.

A new year gives us so many reasons to celebrate. You may be happy that the previous year has come to an end, you may want to reflect on the significant moments or you may just want to look forward to another year of good times with friends and family. Whatever the occasion whether it is your daughters wedding, your office party, an engagement party or your New Years Eve bash you want to look your best. For years Gina Bacconi has been dressing women for such special occasions so that they feel beautiful and elegant, and this year is no different. Your favourite Gina Bacconi dress might be the Gina Bacconi Fully Sequined Dress or the Gina Bacconi Jacquard Bodice Dress. You may prefer a dress to keep you warm this chilly season, in that case your favourite Gina Bacconi dress might be the Gina Bacconi Long Sleeve Jersey Dress. Which ever dress is your favourite, it is personal taste according to your style and personality, embrace and express it!

Are you attending a winter wedding? Dressing formally for the cold may be a challenge as you still want to look beautiful and feminine. With Gray and Osbourn however, you will find the outfit you want from our range of fabulous wedding outfits.

1. Gray and Osbourn Velvet Flare Dress: perfect for that winter semi-formal or formal occasion this dress is made in a shimmer velvet material that is light and elegant. You will love how it catches the light and sways as you dance the night away. The ultimate easy-wear dress with a mock-wrap front.

2. Gray and Osbourn Silk Shirt: this blouse makes a bold statement of elegance with pure silk satin, softly fitted shape and long sleeves. Wear it with your favourite pair of trousers for warmth or a beautiful skirt to match. The best thing is that this blouse can easily be worn again.

3. Changes By Together Beaded Dress: beautiful, bold and elegant this dress is made from lavishly beaded georgette. A flattering empire style this dress may be layered with a bolero and coat for warmth.

4. Michaela Louisa Split Sleeve Dress: one of our favourites this dress is draped elegantly to suit your figure making you completely alluring yet covered so you won’t get cold. Perfect for that evening wedding occasion you will love how the sparkling crystal embellishment shines on the shoulders and cuffs.

5. Chesca Silk Trousers: this beautiful straight-leg shape trouser is exclusive to Gray and Osbourn. Pair it with your favourite blouse and jacket for a beautiful smart look.

6. Frank Lyman Jersey Wrap Dress: everyone should own a wrap dress flattering to their figure, and now you can. This three-quarter length sleeve modern classic is ideal for a wintery wedding. Perfect to help keep you warm this dress will also add some colour to the occasion.

7. Gray and Osbourn Velvet Skirt: nothing like velvet to keep you warm and make you feel luxuriously elegant. This stretch velvet tulip skirt will create a beautiful draped silhouette look perfect for a chilly and romantic occasion.

8. Gina Bacconi Long Sleeve Jersey Dress: ruched jersey dress that is elegant and flattering. Made in an opulent emerald hue it is a perfect party dress to enjoy the evening festivities.

9. Chesca Beaded Cami: looking to add some shimmer and shine? Pair this beaded cami with a flattering pair of black trousers and matching jacket to add some sparkle to your outfit.

10. Frank Usher Jacquard skirt, bodice and bolero: look fit for a royal wedding in this skirt, bodice and bolero in shimmering ice blue and taupe stretch satin. Keep the bolero on for warmth or take it off when you are too warm.

If you’re planning on going away this wintertime, to visit family or maybe a post Christmas trip abroad, we’ve got plenty of stylish clothing at Gray and Osbourn, to keep you looking bang on trend.

Gray and Osbourn are currently running a fantastic sale offering customers UP TO 60% selected lines of designer clothing.

Choosing what to pack for a trip away in winter can prove to be quite a challenge, so it’s important to make a list of the key outfits and accessories you’ll need to make the right statement and look fashionable and chic.

One of the most important additions to any winter wardrobe is a waterfall cardigan which is the perfect piece to add to an existing outfit if you’re feeling the cold. The Betty Barclay Waterfall Front Cardigan currently on sale is a glamorous gathered-knit cardigan which is packed with texture and detail. This black wool-blend cardigan is perfect to slip over simple separates and dresses both smart and casual. Or, why not opt for the Gray & Osbourn Waterfall Cardigan, currently a best seller and consisting of a wonderfully easy and elegant knit.

Another key piece to add to your winter suitcase is a comfortable pair of trousers. Some of the best options are those which can be dressed up or down to suit all occasions. The Gelco Slim Leg Jersey Trousers are the perfect choice of trouser to suit any occasion and come in a supportive, super-stretch jersey material for maximum comfort and ease.

A good pair of winter boots is essential for any holiday away from home. Fur lined, flat boots are very popular this year and not only keep feet warm, but are comfortable and safe to walk in, in all weather conditions. The Lotus Suede Shearling Adjustable Boot is perfectly on-trend this season and provides maximum comfort with a warm faux shearling lining.

The Gabor Rolling Soft Faux Fur Trim Boot, currently on sale, offers a new-concept of footwear with a special curved sole and shock-absorbing heel for guided rolling motion, to help promote non-tiring walking and improve body posture.

Now that Christmas is over, have you started thinking about the first big event of next year, New Year’s Eve?  New Year’s Eve can be even more glamorous than Christmas, and if you’re attending a party then sparkle and glitz is bound to be the number one look.

Whatever look you’re going for, you can find the perfect solution at Gray and Osbourn. We offer a selection of designer clothing to include party dresses, skirts, trousers, accessories, coats and shoes, to help you create a stunning outfit this New Year. You can also take advantage of our current sale which is offering huge discounts of up to 50 per cent on a large range of our best selling clothing.

The Michaela Louisa Maxi Dress and Scarf, currently on sale, is one of our favourite outfits this season and is the ideal dress for a New Year’s Eve party. The satin maxi dress features a gathered bodice, side zip, and empire seam falling to soft pleats at the front to create an effortless, glamorous style. Team it with a Capollini Faux Snake Box Clutch Bag in faux snake print to achieve the perfect look.

Another popular dress, currently on offer at a reduced price, is the Changes By Together Jersey Dress which offers a sophisticated but comfortable look for the festive season; designed in a waterfall, pullover style, this fabulous creation is created in a soft easy-to-wear jersey material to achieve maximum ease and comfort. Team your outfit with the Changes By Together Cardigan which can glamorise your look even further thanks to its exquisite jewelled buttons and sequined design.

If you prefer to opt for a skirt then the Gray & Osbourn Fully Beaded Maxi Skirt is a brilliant investment for your after-dark wardrobe, which you’ll find yourself wearing time and time again. Offered with lavish all-over bugle beading, the black full-length skirt has a grown-on stretch waist, side zip, deep back vent and soft jersey lining. Team it with the Gray & Osbourn Silk Shirt with sparkling jewel buttons to perfect this idyllic New Year’s Eve outfit.

Investing in a glamorous evening coat is the perfect way to finish off your look for New Year’s Eve, and means you can really make your entrance in style. This year we’re recommending the stunning Basler Faux Fur Coat which comes with decadently soft, amazingly dense black faux fur to give a look and style so simple it’s totally timeless.

The festive season is everyone’s favourite time of year. This time of year is filled with Christmas parties, lunch and dinner festivities, celebrations and fun. During the festive season we all want to look our best and as the wintery weather has moved in we need to add trendy occasionwear to our wardrobe for those Christmas and New Year parties. With Gray and Osbourn you need not worry about spending hours trying to find the perfect outfit for that wonderful New Year party, now you can simply browse our online catalogue in your spare time to find that outfit that will make you sparkle. And with outfits from so many well known labels you won’t find it hard to find exactly what you are looking for.

From daytime occasionwear to evening glamour you will be spoilt for choice with Gray and Osbourn. For those festive lunches and daytime occasions choose from wonderful labels such as Anise, Frank Lyman, Gina Bacconi, James Lakeland and so on. Each label provides you with a selection of only the finest garments for you to choose from. Look fabulous in a mock wrap or jersey dress, keep warm with beautiful coats and feel comfortable in unbelievably soft and stretchy jersey trousers. The evening occasions are a perfect time for you to shine and over dress. Love the evening occasionwear and find anything you need from an elegant ball gown to a stylish smart and tailored evening suit. If you are looking to steal the show at the bells, perhaps you would be interested in a Bernshaw evening dress. Or if you would like to be as elegant as possible at a dinner party then a pair of Chesca trousers is the one for you. No matter what you wear this festive season Gray and Osbourn will help you sparkle.

How do you sparkle at New Year? Do you dress warmly and comfortable or go all out with some sparkle to bring you into the New Year?

Christmas is the perfect time of year for a wedding, and it is becoming an increasingly popular month for couples when it comes to setting the date for their special day.

Being the winter season, the rich colours and fabrics on offer to you as mother of the bride are endless and at Gray and Osbourn, we specialise in a wide range of mother of the bride outfits to suit all different types of wedding occasion. So, whether you’re attending a grand stately home or a more casual venue, you can find the right outfit to ensure you look the part.

Take advantage of our winter sale which is currently offering our customers some fantastic discounts on a wide selection of mother of the bride clothing and more.

The Chesca Silk Devore Dress is currently on sale and offers the ideal choice of dress to suit any style of wedding. You can dress it up with a tailored jacket, or adopt a more relaxed feel by teaming it with a cardigan, shrug or pashmina. The dress comes in a stunning red rose print on floaty silk-blend black devoré, which creates the perfect colour palette for the Christmas season.

The Gray & Osbourn Dress and Bolero currently on sale is the ideal choice of outfit for a more sophisticated, formal look. It offers delectable elegance and style and comes in a frosted-finish oyster colour which makes for a wonderfully festive look this winter season. The matching bolero jacket completes this stunning outfit and contains a cutaway front with bugle bead trims, three-quarter sleeves and split cuffs. To complete the outfit we recommend opting for the matching My Hat Flower Hat with swathed crown, bow and feather trims.

The Gina Bacconi Colour Block Shimmer Jacket currently on offer is another popular choice of garment if you want to really look the part on your daughter’s special day. The jacket is impeccably tailored in a lustrous shimmer finish fabric in antique gold, ivory and black. Team the jacket with the Gina Bacconi Colour Block Shimmer Top and the Gina Bacconi Colour Block Shimmer Skirt to create the perfect winter wedding look.

If you’ve been a mother of the bride at Christmas time, why not share your experiences below and provide some hint and tips on how to pull off the perfect mother of the bride look this winter.

The Christmas and festive season is a wonderful time of year that everyone looks forward to. With so many Christmas parties, lunches, family gatherings and so forth to attend, we all want to look our best and most importantly, feel our best.

Requiring a new outfit or two for this Christmas festivities? Then you need Gerry Weber online.  This label specialises in smart tailoring and more casual styles, known for its clean lines and versatility you can see why these easy to wear items are a must have this Christmas.

Tis the season to eat, drink and be jolly. Worried that the decadent food and drinks are affecting your waistline? Don’t worry, this is the one time of the year where you can indulge and worry about the consequences later. You want comfortable, easy-wear items that will hide that indulgence, while still making you look and feel gorgeous. Gerry Weber online guarantees that each item is very comfortable for this season, made from quality fabrics you will look as beautiful as you do comfortable. The Christmas season would not be the same without a wonderfully warm coat. Gerry Weber Faux Fur Collar Padded Coat is a luxurious coat made from a satin-finish oyster fabric with warm lightweight padding, contour quilting and detachable faux fur collar perfect to help you fight wind and rain this chilly season. Perfect to feel comfortable in after indulging in a wonderful Christmas lunch the Gerry Weber Fringe Detail Cardigan is on trend with angora in the yarn for extra softness. This Christmas make sure you look as wonderful as you feel with Gerry Weber online.

Christmas is fast approaching so it’s time to pick the perfect items to dazzle this Christmas season.

Gray and Osbourn is currently running an end of season sale offering customers discounts as high as 50% off a selection of winter clothing and Christmas party wear so you can benefit from a selection of dazzling designer clothing at a reduced price.

Finding the perfect outfit for Christmas Day can be really great fun as it is a chance to dress as glamorously as you like. It’s also a great opportunity to accessorise with plenty of Christmas sparkle. The Gina Bacconi Fully Sequinned Dress is an ideal choice if you want to make an entrance this Christmas and it is currently on sale, so you can save money and look chic at the same time. The Gold Banded Dress With Gems offers a more subtle sparkly look and is a gold pleated jersey dress containing beautiful black gems and stud accents on the front shoulder line.

If you prefer to opt for a less formal look, then why not dress it up with some of our beautiful designer jewellery. The Twisted Beaded Necklace is a beautiful chunky piece which is currently on sale and looks perfect against any colour or style or dress or two-piece. For something more delicate, the Adele Marie Double Strand Pearl Necklace currently has 50% off and offers a string of beads and faux pearls on a double stranded necklace complete with ribbon fastening for an eye-catching, but subtle look.

If you prefer to adopt a more casual look on Christmas Day, why not opt for the Frank Lyman Jersey Trouser, which combines maximum comfort with style, designed in fluid, easy-wearing jersey with a pull-on stretch waist and a straight-leg shape. Team your trousers up with the Gina Bacconi Jacquard Cowl Neck Top in burnished gold and black animal print to jazz up your outfit and create an ultra-sophisticated evening look.

Once you’ve chosen the perfect outfit, complete your look with the perfect make up. You have taken the time to select and put together some fabulous party wear and you should do the same with your make-up. Don’t let your look down by adopting the “I simply need to apply more make-up for the evening” approach.  Take the time to try different colours and looks to see what works best with your outfit.

Your make up should compliment your colouring as well as enhance and flatter your features. It’s very easy to remain stuck in the same make up routine and avoid experimenting with new products and colours. If you need advice from the experts, we recommend the Colour Me Beautiful book. The ‘Make Up Manual’ (Hamlyn) is an easy to follow guide on how to create various looks  with the correct products and application techniques. You can also go one step further and book in for a Make-up lesson (£30 per hour) with a Colour Me Beautiful consultant as a pre Christmas treat for yourself.

If you have tips on how to create the perfect look for Christmas Day, why not share them with us below.

At Gray & Osbourn, we are known for our extensive Mother of the Bride collection. We update our catalogue regularly with new styles and looks to suit all shapes and sizes. Many of our Mother of the Bride styles are equally suitable as wedding guest outfits and other special occasion wear. Here is our rundown of our favourite Mother of the Bride outfits this season, suited to the wedding style:

Best for a Black Tie Wedding

The Gray & Osbourn Maxi Dress. Maxi dresses are no longer the preserve of the young nor are they limited to beachwear. This midnight blue jersey maxi dress has a luxuriously smooth satin feel and a gorgeous liquid drape. The gathered front and contoured waistline panel flatters and with its full-length front slit (discreet jersey lining below) adds extra glamour.

Best for a Winter Wedding

The Joseph Ribkoff Flare Dress.  The crossover jersey top with satin shawl collar and three quarter sleeves will ensure that you stay warm outside, but cool indoors. This dress is figure enhancing and the full taffeta skirt means you can dance the night away without restriction.

Best for Covering your Arms

The Gina Bacconi Jacquard Bodice Dress. This dress has a burnished gold and animal print chiffon top with full length illusion sleeves and a black jersey pencil skirt. The illusion sleeves won’t cling and are light enough that you won’t overheat in a warm venue.

Best for Flattering your Tummy

The Gold Dress with Built in Bolero. Often our customers will shy away from figure sculpting dresses if they want to hide their tummy. This dress from Gold has a shaped neckline, that draws the eye up towards your décolleté rather than to your tummy and the twist front elongates and lengthens the body. It has a simple pull on style so it’s super comfortable. Top tip: Invest in some shapewear if you’re really nervous about any lumps and bumps.

Best for a Summer Wedding

The Chesca Butterfly Cinderella dress. This elegant dress in midnight navy silk-blend with jewel-tone butterfly print is exquisite. It’s cut on the bias to fit and flatter and the cowl neck and backline will keep you cool with a glamorous and relaxed style.

Best for a Beach Wedding Abroad

The Damsel in a Dress Watercolour Dress. This dress sits on the knee and is a cotton/viscose mix so will keep you cool in hot weather. The print is in a summery floral watercolour, on luxurious chiffon with a cascading watercolour style.

Best for an Informal Wedding

The After Six Knit dress. This crepe-knit dress is chic and modern with in a blue-grey knit and soft ribbed texture. Trimmed with black and silver geometric studs, if you want to make it more formal, why not add the matching jacket.

Best for Wearing Time and Time Again

The Helene Berman Lace dress. We’ve chosen this dress because it encapsulates classic evening glamour. This dress is simply beautiful with black and vintage gold lace. With an illusion neckline and three-quarter sleeves and keyhole back detail, it’s a wardrobe staple for special occasions and expensive meals.

Basler specialises in smart tailoring and elegant separates for day and night occasions. In timeless designs and luxurious fabrics, each item fits perfectly to flatter your figure. Face this winter with cosy jacket and coats, warm soft knits, flattering trousers and glamorous dresses. Whether you are looking for an outfit for a casual or smart occasion, Basler lends itself to both. And outfit worn to work can be dressed up for an evening out.

Basler has a range of luxurious separates that can be coordinated with the rest of your wardrobe. A beautiful warm coat always makes the cold weather bearable. The Basler Wool Mix Coat comes in a warm red to keep you from looking dull through the cold season. Looking for that perfect jacket to match with an elegant pair of trousers? The Basler Collarless Jacket with Corsage is perfect for a day in the office or a day out for lunch with a friend.  Looking for that perfect pair of trousers?

The Basler Straight Leg Trousers are flattering for a beautiful office look. A beautiful black shirt is a must have this winter. The Frill Applique Cotton Rich Shirt is made to look beautiful and feel luxuriously soft. Everyone needs a wrap dress added to their wardrobes.

The Basler Jersey Mock Wrap Dress is easy to coordinate for a winter and summer look. One of our favourite features of jersey wrap dresses is that they can be worn from summer through to winter.  Wear jersey wrap dresses in winter under a warm, stylish coat and for spring, wear on its own or with a lightweight shrug. Now that Gray & Osbourn’s dresses are reduced, it’s a great opportunity to find a versatile dress that can be worn throughout the seasons.