What is occasion wear?

Occasion wear is clothing for events that matter: weddings, christenings, race days, milestone birthdays and formal celebrations. It covers dresses, jumpsuits, outfits with matching jackets or capes, and the accessories that finish them. The common thread is dressing with intent rather than for every day.

What occasion wear brands does The Queen B stock?

Carla Ruiz, Gabriela Sanchez, Anoola, Kevan Jon, Veni Infantino, John Charles, Gill Harvey, Sonia Peña, Lizabella, Irresistible and Alquema, among others. The collection is over 500 pieces and changes with each season's buying.

Where can I buy ladies occasion wear in South Wales?

The Queen B Boutique in Penarth, just south of Cardiff. We are an award-winning occasion wear boutique with a dedicated occasion store, and customers travel from across South Wales. Book a styling appointment for a proper fitting.

What can I wear to a special occasion if I do not want a dress?

A dressy jumpsuit or a top and trouser set carries a wedding or celebration just as well as a dress. We stock occasion jumpsuits and co-ord outfits alongside the gowns, and our stylists are honest about what suits. Try both routes at an appointment and see which feels like you.

Do I need an appointment to shop occasion wear at The Queen B?

No, you are welcome to browse anytime we are open. For a proper occasion fitting, though, book a styling appointment. You get a stylist, the fitting room and the full rails to yourself, and the outfit comes together in one visit rather than five.

Occasion Wear

Occasion wear is where The Queen B started, and it is still what we are known for across South Wales. This is the full edit: dresses, jumpsuits, capes and complete outfits for weddings, races and milestone days. Award-winning service comes as standard, and so does honesty in the fitting room.

Every piece is picked at the buying shows by Jodie, with real occasions in mind. Gabriela Sanchez sends structured Spanish statement dresses. Anoola covers soft, easy shapes in shades like latte and ice pink. Carla Ruiz tailors like nobody else on the rail.

If you are dressing for a specific role, start on the page built for it. Mother of the bride and groom has its own collection, and so do occasion dresses, occasion shoes, occasion bags, and hats and fascinators.

The best way to shop this collection is in person. Book a styling appointment at the Penarth boutique and one of the team will work the rails with you, from the first dress to the last accessory. Come once for a look and come back to decide. There is never any pressure here.

Penarth sits just south of Cardiff on the coast, and the trip is worth it for the fitting room alone.