We know you know how tricky it is to navigate wedding-guest dressing these days. In the era of unconventional nuptials, where everything from small city ceremonies to major three-day festivals are commonplace, it’s understandable if you have absolutely no idea what you’re supposed to wear to watch your loved ones tie the knot.

Well, those in the know have long held Rat & Boa as their emergency nothing-to-wear saviour: the brand is known for its beautifully cut, season-transcending dresses that make major impact with minimal fuss. In short, these pieces are wedding-guest (and birthday, and date-night) perfection.

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Now we know that peak wedding season is still a few months away, but there’s a very good reason to start planning your looks right now: for 24 hours only, Rat & Boa is bestowing us with a genuinely major flash sale, where you can save up to 70% on the brand’s most classic pieces. Trust us: there are some gems here just waiting to be snapped up ahead of hot-weather garden parties and exotic celebrations – if you can wait that long to wear them, that is.

And if you’re the actual bride? Well, the brand’s liquid-satin Ophelia maxi has that covered, too. Just know that the sale ends at 3pm on February 28, so you'd better get shopping stat...

Laviza Dress
Laviza Dress
Now 31% Off
£165 at ratandboa.com
Mariella Dress
Mariella Dress
Now 80% Off
Paloma Mini Dress
Paloma Mini Dress
Magnolia Floral Dress
Magnolia Floral Dress
Now 20% Off
Lucille Dress
Lucille Dress
Now 30% Off
Ferreira Dress
Ferreira Dress
Now 38% Off
Isabella Dress
Isabella Dress
Now 71% Off
Perla Dress
Perla Dress
Now 49% Off
Serafia Dress
Serafia Dress
Now 50% Off

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