International Women’s Day is here again on the 8th of March 2025. We’ve chosen two of our favourite strong, vibrant influential fashion icons to celebrate in style. Mary Portas and Dame Prue Leith.
We’ve also got a few suggestions of how you can celebrate the inspirational women in your life with glorious get togethers, outdoors and in, all with a wardrobe to match. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get stuck in.
Mary Portas – a creative force to be reckoned with
Mary Portas has got to be one of the most revered women in the fashion business. After starting out with a Saturday job in John Lewis, she rose to international acclaim as the Creative Director at Harvey Nichols, where her famous window displays became part of London’s guided walking tour. With a savvy business head and an exceptional eye for creativity and fashion, Mary Portas is one of the industry’s leading women and a big favourite here at Damart.
Gather your tribe for the great outdoors
Getting together with friends on International Women’s Day? There’s nothing like fresh air to walk and talk. If this is on your list, here’s the perfect outfit to enjoy the day.
First of all you need a good coat to keep you warm and dry. This Regatta Women’s Hamara IV Coat is a great shout. It’s super lightweight, waterproof and the mesh inside makes it breathable for extra comfort. Armed with a hood and zipped pockets inside and out, it’s a handy jacket to have. Team it with the flattering, stretch fit Regatta Women’s Shorebella Capri, also in cream and you’ve got a great look.
As for your feet why not treat them to the Regatta Ladies Edgepoint Walking Boot? Durable, lightweight and oh-so-comfy, they have a superior grip for reliable traction on all kinds of terrain.
Escape to warmer climes
Fancy a family break with the inspirational women in your life? We love the idea of generations relaxing together. Here’s our top pick of what to take to enjoy the sunshine straight from our Holiday Shop.
Blue and crisp white are synonymous with summer. Team our beautiful Embroidered Puff Sleeved top and its cute V-neck with a floaty, Crinkle Tiered Skirt. Cool, easy care fabric with a drawcord tassel trim at the waist. It’s what holidays were made for.
You’ve got to love a Crochet Bag. So easy for the beach, wandering the sights and shopping. It’s the perfect size. It also has a zip to keep valuables secure and an inside pocket. What’s not to love?
Keep feet sweet in the heat with these Piedical Mules. A great summer essential, these are pure comfort and you can choose from 5 great colours. But why stick with just one when you can have them all?
All dressed up and everywhere to go
That one piece in your wardrobe that you can rely on to make you look good without even trying. Well here it is. Beautiful, elegant, great with jeans or smart trousers, perfect for a lunch with your girlfriends or a meal with your mum, sisters and aunties. This Collarless Stripe Tailored Jacket is a dream. Fully lined, with feature buttons, we just know it’s going to be a hot favourite.
The staple you can’t do without. Crisp, white, fresh and stylish. The Short Sleeved Cool Cotton Blouse has to be the easiest piece to wear in your wardrobe. Pair it with jeans, shorts, smart trousers and suits and you’re covered. There are four other colours, so you can take your pick on International Women’s Day depending on your mood.
Suit yourself
A tailored, smart suit feels like you’re dressed to the nines. This sharp look is gold. Lovely fitting Comfort Stretch 7/8 Trousers in a light, fresh aqua are a spring must-have. Wear them with the co-ordinating Jacket, or a white T-shirt and flats for a casual touch. We love them with the single button Jacket. Its ruched sleeves add a relaxed note, but the tailored waist is a wonderful look. Go business like in black or keep the summer feel in fresh aqua.
Prue Leith a Taste of colour and fashion
How can we mention colourful fashion icons without mentioning the wonderful Dame Prue Leith? Blazing a trail as the broadcaster, Michelin star Restaurateur and cookery school founder. Dame Prue is as influential as they come yet more recently she developed a style that’s unique to Prue. Wonderfully bright clothes, vibrant chunky jewellery and trademark glasses, Dame Prue has grown into an energetic pop of colour on our screens. Her business sense and style has to be admired and celebrated, and she’s right at the top of the list for the Damart Team.
Happy International Women’s Day
We hope you have a lovely day celebrating whomever you spend this special day with. If you’d like to browse more looks why not head to our New In page, or take a look at our relaxed dresses, comfy cardis and heavenly shoes. Whether you’re getting active, inviting friend round for coffee and cake, or popping for a night out with the girls, we have plenty of looks to fit the bill.