Fashion & Style

​ Our stylish guide to spring hosting, featuring Emily Atack’s new edit

To celebrate the launch of Emily Atack’s Hostess with the Mostest edit, we’ve put together a guide to hosting dinner parties, family BBQs and beyond this spring. Plus, there’s even outfits hand-picked by Emily to match.​

Expect delicious dresses, versatile jersey styles and love-forever accessories you’ll be reaching for long after the rosé’s finished. That’s that serving up looks all season long feeling.

Dinner party

What to remember​
Flexing your culinary skills for the evening? Impress further by decorating the dining table with tapered candles, a fresh bouquet and patterned napkins. Bonus points if you add colourful wine glasses into the mix.​

What to wear​
Now for the main event, the outfit! As host, you’ll want to be best dressed and this floral-print number from Emily Atack’s edit is a certified spotlight stealer. Accessorise with statement earrings and black strappy heels.

Family BBQ

What to remember​
Nothing says, ‘spring has sprung’ like the smell of BBQs in the air. If said smell is traveling from your garden, create some al fresco ambience with fairy lights, bunting and a feel-good playlist – all simple yet effective touches.​ ​

What to wear​
Just like us, Emily can’t get enough of the utility trend. This pocket-detail mini skirt is perfect for the warmer weather and selling fast. Layer an oversized white shirt over a racer vest to give it a smart-casual twist.

Afternoon tea

What to remember​
Whether for a birthday or ‘just because’, take your afternoon tea into five-star hotel territory with a white cotton tablecloth, spring-inspired table mats and matching cake stands. Your Instagram following’s in for a treat.​

What to wear​
Afternoon tea is the perfect excuse to dress up. Emily’s gone for a white power suit, fitting for the edit’s Hostess with the Mostest theme. She amps up the main character energy with chunky platform heels.

Wine night

What to remember​
Getting the girls round for a gossip and vino? Go the extra mile by picking up snacks (tortilla chips with homemade guacamole are our go-to), a nice candle and fun card game to keep spirits high. ​

What to wear​
As this is a more low-key occasion, we suggest paring back Emily’s much-loved linen-look shirt with your favourite blue jeans. Dial up the casual feel with a messy bun.