Veni Infantino

If you are looking for an occasion dress that’s going to be practical as well as fabulous, Veni Infantino is a particularly lovely collection to explore. In fact, more than four in five styles in the brand's current Mother of the Bride and Groom collection offer some form of shoulder or arm coverage, to ensure you feel as comfortable as possible on the big day.

Around half of the collection features soft cap sleeves, while almost half offers flattering three-quarter length sleeves. There are also elegant long sleeves and, most distinctively, cape sleeves – a signature feature of Veni Infantino and one we particularly love at Jane Young.

For many women, finding the right amount of coverage is an important part of feeling confident in any occasion dress. You may want your shoulders covered for the ceremony, prefer a sleeve that feels comfortable without being too cumbersome, or simply feel more like yourself in a dress that provides a little more coverage. Veni Infantino offers a beautiful selection without making comfort feel like an afterthought.

Cape sleeves are especially beautiful when you want something a little more distinctive. They can create graceful movement around the shoulders and add interest to an otherwise clean silhouette, while still providing the coverage many women prefer. The collection also includes styles with removable or coordinating elements, allowing you to adapt your look throughout the day. Several styles in the collection feature jackets, giving you another way to change the feel of your outfit from ceremony to evening.

There are definitely still some beautiful off the shoulder and sleeves options available in our collection, but if arm coverage is high on your list, Veni Infantino is a designer well worth exploring at Jane Young.

One of the details we particularly admire about Veni Infantino is the designer's close, personal involvement in the collection. Veni Infantino was born in Italy, raised in the UK and studied at London College of Fashion. She is involved throughout the entire creation process, from design and production through to the brand's catwalk shows and photography.

Most importantly, Veni Infantino personally tries on every design herself. The purpose is to make sure each style offers the right combination of fit, comfort and wearability – something we know matters enormously when you are choosing a dress that you’ll be wearing for such a special occasion.

The fabrics and finishing details are equally important to the character of the collection. Crepe is the standout fabric, appearing across roughly three quarters of the current range and giving many of the dresses a smooth, elegant drape. Beading is another beautiful feature, with luxe embellishments appearing on many styles.

Floral detailing is also quite prominent, including three-dimensional floral appliqué that brings texture and interest to the dresses. These details can make a dress feel beautifully special without relying on an overly complicated silhouette.

At Jane Young, we love these thoughtful touches because they make it possible to find something that feels genuinely occasion-worthy while still feeling wearable. When you are investing in a dress for an important day, we think the quality of the fabric, the way it falls and the way you feel when you put it on are every bit as important as how it looks on the rail.

Choosing an occasion wear dress can feel daunting, particularly when you are buying for such an important event, that is sometimes months in advance. Veni Infantino's sizing is also a little different from what you may expect from every day clothing.

The brand itself explains that its sizes “come up a bit bigger than everyday high street garments” and recommends focusing on your measurements rather than simply ordering the size you would normally buy. This is why being measured and fitted by an authorised Veni Infantino stockist like ourselves is so useful.

At Jane Young, we can measure you and help you identify the most appropriate size before you begin trying on. We will also talk you through how the dress is intended to fit, because occasion wear can naturally feel different from everyday clothing and some styles may benefit from small alterations.

Our Veni Infantino occasion wear is available from UK size 6 through to UK size 24. There is no separate plus-size collection; the designer themselves explains that gowns can be made to a measurements up to a UK size 30. Occasion wear is also supplied in standard length, rather than offering custom length options.

Our incredible in-house alterationists are here to help, and your occasion wear dress can be beautifully tailored to achieve the right length and fit for you.

Please remember that a size label is only a starting point. The best way to establish the right fit is to have your measurements taken and compare them with the measurements for your chosen dress. If you would like help finding your perfect Veni Infantino size, please call the Jane Young team on 01636 703511 or visit us in Newark. We’re always happy to help.