Blue one-shoulder mini

FROM: Spotlight at Warehouse.

PRICE: £60.

COMMENT: A glorious rich blue colour in shiny satin, and on-trend one shoulder design, with big bow detail, this dress is striking in every way.

SUITS: Slim and leggy.

KEY ACCESSORY: Portofino clutch, £30, Accessorize.




Grey silk dress

FROM: Monsoon.

PRICE: £135.

COMMENT: Grey is very this season and this ashen shade in silk teams gorgeously with the red sash. Try pashmina or jacket if arms need cover (though not red!).

SUITS: All shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Pearl clutch bag, £30, Accessorize.


Teal tiered silk dress

FROM: Monsoon.

PRICE: £75.

COMMENT: Beautiful and rather different, this dress could be worn either in a slightly kooky way or an elegant one, depending on accessories.

SUITS: Small busts, slim.

KEY ACCESSORY: J by Jasper Conran clutch, £25, Debenhams.


Nude/black strapless dress

FROM: Warehouse.

PRICE: £100.

COMMENT: There is gorgeous detail here in this vintage style dress with the net and the embroidery and sequin detail. It's exquisite and won't date. Tie front or back.

SUITS: Slim to medium.

KEY ACCESSORY: Satin frame clutch bag, £22, Accessorize.


Pink frilled prom dress

FROM: Star by Julien Macdonald at Debenhams.

PRICE: £110.

COMMENT: Very pretty and feminine, with all those frills, and a nice asymmetric feel to to it. Keep accessories simple or it will all look tu-tu much.

SUITS: All shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: White studded clutch, £5, International.


Black/white embroidered dress

FROM: Principles.

PRICE: £95.

COMMENT: There is net underneath for a proper prom queen look that's so flattering to all shapes, but especially pear. Exquisite detail make this dress suitably special.

SUITS: All shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Black raffia oversized clutch, £30, Debenhams.


Fashion assistants: Megan Hyde and Lauren Parker. Pictures: Simon Hulme.