Finishing Touches: How to Style Joséphine’s New Occasion Dresses

The Styling Edit · Joséphine New Arrivals

A ribbon at the waist, a glint along the neckline, a sweep of tulle: the dress already has a point of view. The finishing touches should help you enjoy wearing it.

How do you accessorize an occasion dress when it already has plenty of detail? Start by looking closely at the part that first caught your eye. It might be the contrast between a dark bodice and a soft skirt, a sculptural flower, or lace traced in black. Choose one detail to guide your jewellery, shoes, hair and makeup, then try the whole look together.

For this edit, we turn to three recent additions to Joséphine at Onlinemarkat: Ellie, added on 3 October 2026, and Samyra and Odelia, added on 27 September. Each offers a different answer to the same styling question. These are our suggestions for making their details feel personal, with practical checks for dinners, receptions and special celebrations.

01 / Ellie: give the neckline a little space

The current photograph of the Ellie Dress pairs a black strapless bodice with a soft brown tulle skirt. Sparkling trim outlines the top edge and waist, creating two natural points of focus. The product page lists Brown and Red colour options; the image here shows the Brown option.

Our starting point is a small drop earring or a neat stud, with the neckline left open. If you prefer a necklace, try a fine piece that sits clearly above the dress rather than resting on its embellished edge. Look at the effect from a few steps away: the space around an accessory often matters as much as its size.

A compact black evening bag can echo the bodice, while a low-shine metallic shoe offers another direction. With the skirt's volume already present, a bag with a simple outline keeps the proportions easy to read. Choose the heel height you can comfortably wear for the whole occasion, and check the hem with those exact shoes.

02 / Samyra: let the floral detail lead

The Samyra Dress is listed in black-gold and shown with a gold-toned bodice, a black skirt and sculptural floral detail near the neckline. That placement draws the eye upwards. A pair of small gold-toned earrings is one way to repeat the colour without placing another large shape beside the flowers.

For a dinner or an indoor reception, consider a plain black clutch and polished shoes. You could also leave the ears unadorned and choose a single ring. The photograph includes long gloves as part of its styling; check with the store before assuming photographed accessories come with the dress. The same check applies to any scarf, belt or jewellery that is not explicitly described in a listing.

Try your chosen hairstyle while wearing the dress. Hair swept behind the shoulders leaves the upper detail visible; soft waves can also work if they fall without catching on the decoration. Before deciding, turn your head, raise your arms and sit down. A beautiful combination should still feel comfortable in motion.

03 / Odelia: follow the black ribbon

In the current photograph, the Odelia Dress has a pale lace surface, dark patterning and a black bow at the waist. Its listed colour is black-white. The bow gives you a clear starting point: black shoes and a small black bag can connect the details without adding a new colour.

If you would like jewellery, try pearl-like studs or a fine silver-toned piece and compare both against the lace in daylight. Keep textured bag surfaces and jewellery settings away from delicate fabric when you test the outfit. For a wedding invitation, the pale overall effect deserves attention: check the couple's dress guidance before choosing a dress that may look predominantly white in photographs.

04 / Plan hair and makeup with the whole outfit

Makeup is easiest to judge when you can see the dress beside your face. With Ellie's black-and-brown combination, our suggestion is softly defined eyes and a warm rose lip. For Samyra, a restrained touch of gold-toned eye colour can echo the bodice. With Odelia, a fresh-looking cheek and softly defined lashes let the lace remain prominent. These are starting points to adapt to your colouring and taste.

If you prefer a stronger lip or eye, try it. Take one photograph in daylight and another in lighting close to the venue's, then decide whether the balance feels right to you. Wear familiar products for a long event, and allow enough time for makeup to settle before putting on the dress. A hairstyle trial is also a useful moment to check earrings against hair, neckline and any wrap.

Choose one detail to lead the look, then make every other choice work with the way you want to spend the evening.

05 / A five-minute finishing check

• Read the invitation. The host's dress code and the setting come first. An ornate dress does not automatically suit every celebration.
• Try the complete outfit. Include underlayers, shoes, jewellery and the bag you will actually carry. Check the dress from the front, side and back.
• Move around. Walk, sit and use stairs if your evening includes them. Check that straps, closures and embellishments feel comfortable.
• Plan your layer. For an outdoor arrival or a cool room, try a wrap or coat over the dress. Make sure it does not press on sculptural details or snag the surface.
• Confirm the order details. Check the selected colour and size, current price, availability and preparation or delivery timing with the store before planning around an event date.

Shop the edit

Explore the Ellie Dress for contrast and tulle volume; discover the Samyra Dress for its gold-toned upper detail; or view the Odelia Dress for lace and a ribbon-defined waist. Browse the Joséphine collection and New Arrivals for more options.

Before choosing a size, use our measurement guide and ask the team to confirm any fit or accessory details that are not stated on the product page. Product photographs show selected styling; accessories are not represented here as included.