Five amazing style lessons from a beloved British rom-com that should inspire your summer wardrobe

When Four Weddings And A Funeral was first released in May 1994, the Daily Mail's rave review compared Richard Curtis' screenplay to the work of Chekhov and declared the film was 'one of the great romantic comedies of all time, cleverer even than When Harry Met Sally or Annie Hall'. Four Weddings And A Funeral, starring Andie MacDowell, James Fleet, Kristin Scott Thomas, Simon Callow, Charlotte Coleman, John Hannah and Hugh Grant, was released 30 years ago A 50s silhouette is timeless Ms Coleman's character Scarlett wears a particularly striking orange iteration in the film's iconic opening scene We've chosen a campari-orange creation from London brand Amy Lynn, rendered particularly full skirted by a stiff cotton fabric There's a reason why Norman Hartnell-esque 1950s-inspired dresses of the full skirt, tight bodice, nipped-in waist variety were worn in 1994, and it's the same reason they should be worn in 2024: they're supremely flattering. Charlotte Coleman's character Scarlett wears a particularly striking orange iteration in the film's iconic opening scene as she and Charlie rush to make it to wedding number one. The same hat can see you through all summer events Fi, played by Ms Scott Thomas, has for her signature accessory a wide-brimmed raffia hat that she wears to several of the film's weddings VV Rouleaux's also offer ribbons in a myriad of colours so you can add a personal touch Much of the film's plot centres around Hugh Grant's character Charlie's infatuation with the insufferable Carrie, played by Andie MacDowell. There's an unexpected elegance to black in the summer The Mandarin-collared gown worn by Fiona at Carrie's wedding is exactly the sort of thing one wants to be wearing when declaring one's love to Hugh Grant, who plays Charlie This Zara homage to Fi's gown features a similar high neck — this is key to its elegance We all know wearing white to a wedding is forbidden, but why should the same rule apply to black?