Silk Occasionwear For Women Over 50

23 April 2026

Spring is here and with it is the start of the events season, with the likes of the Chelsea Flower Show, Ascot and Goodwood, as well as more personal occasions such as weddings and christenings.

For all of these events, you’ll need something fabulous and appropriate to wear, whether it’s for only a couple of hours or for a full day into the evening. We recommend some beautiful silk pieces to tick all the boxes - it’s a material that’s comfortable and flattering, oozes quality, and looks completely right, whatever the occasion.

Dea Kudibal has an amazing silk collection this season - take a look at our edit.

HelgaDEA dress

Once you see it, you’ll be unsurprised that the HelgaDEA silk dress is one Dea Kudibal’s most beloved designs. The kimono look is absolutely delightful, and the maxi length means this works well at any kind of formal or semi-formal occasion. We recommend two colour options for this season: the sophisticated steel with its large flower print that acts as a real focal point, or the blue and white blossom with its floral pattern and contrasting hems.

If it’s still a little cool, or you’re wearing this into the evening, add the neutral-shaded Girino jacket as smart, complimentary overwear.

KamillesDEA dress

For those extra warm days, the relaxed-fit KamillesDEA takes the HelgaDEA and shortens it to a knee-length silk dress that’s fun and summery, while still retaining an occasionwear feel. It has a slight v-neck, three-quarter sleeves and slits at each side for easy movement.

You’re spoiled for choice with four colour and pattern combinations to choose from in this design. Biscotti is a neutral and navy “tangle” print, blossom is a spring-appropriate blue and white floral piece, ocean provides a retro look in blues and browns, and the green is a smaller paisley-print option in pretty green and pink.

MargoDEA trousers

Silk occasionwear doesn’t just have to mean dresses, and we love these MargoDEA silk trousers as an alternative. Wide legged, made of stretch silk, and with an elasticated waist, they’re elegant and relaxed at the same time. They’re also easy to slip on and super versatile.