Shona Joy is built on the bias, which means the styling rule is mostly restraint. The cut and the cloth carry the look, so the job is to frame them rather than crowd them. Here is how we wear the Sydney label at Luxury Shoes , pulled together from the current Shona Joy collection.

The slinky jersey maxi

The house signature, and the easiest piece to live in. Let it skim, then keep everything else quiet, a fine strappy heel, a single sculptural earring, hair off the face. For day, swap to a flat leather sandal and add a slim belt at the natural waist to introduce a little shape. The jersey travels well and reads polished without effort, which is the whole point.

The cowl-neck slip

A cowl neckline wants a clean shoulder and a bare collarbone, so resist layering over the top. For evening, a fine heel and a small clutch finish it. For something cooler, a tailored coat worn open over the shoulders keeps the line long. Browse the designer dresses edit for the cowl and halter shapes the label does so well.

Separates, the quiet way

Shona Joy separates reward simple pairings. A bias skirt from the skirts edit sits beautifully with a tucked cami from tops, finished with a leather mule. A fluid trouser from pants works with a fine knit from knitwear and a pointed heel for city dressing. A cropped jacket from jackets sharpens a slip when the evening turns.

Dressing for the occasion

For a wedding as a guest, a draped maxi in a soft neutral photographs well and moves easily through a long day. For resort, the same jersey pieces pack flat and shrug off a suitcase. For the office party, a satin column with a heeled sandal needs nothing more. If you are dressing the wider party, our bridesmaid dresses guide covers the Core Collection in detail.

A note on care

Slinky jersey and satin like a gentle cold hand wash and a flat dry in the shade, so the drape stays true. Treat the cloth kindly and these pieces hold their line for years, which is what makes them worth restyling.

For more, see whether Shona Joy counts as a luxury brand, compare it with brands like Shona Joy, and explore the Luxury Handbags Dress Edit.