Blue strapless dress

FROM: Monsoon

PRICE: £150

COMMENT: Classical and elegant in a gorgeous blue, this is a perfect evening party dress. Try with a pashmina if you don't
want shoulders and arm tops on show.

SUITS: Most, depending on accessories.

KEY ACCESSORY: Gold fleck canvas and raffia wedge, £20, from Dorothy Perkins.


Chocolate/green crushed satin dress

FROM: Principles.

PRICE: £79

COMMENT: Another great evening dress, with the green satin sash and seasonal dip-dye effect. Shows off a great bust and slim waist, while the crinkle clings less to hips.

SUITS: Curvy types.

KEY ACCESSORY: Green satin wedge, £40, from Principles.


Red embroidered dress

FROM: boohoo.com

PRICE: £20

COMMENT: Simple and striking, this is great for a night out on holiday and should pack easily into a case. Add a cardi or denim jacket for a casual festival look.

SUITS: All shapes, especially curvy.

KEY ACCESSORY: Red and black wedge, £55, from Faith.


Yellow/gold paisley print dress

FROM: Dorothy Perkins

PRICE: £45

COMMENT: This is a really special glam dress and great for the price, with the sequin detail on the best and the beautiful two-tone paisley print. Try to fill it.

SUITS: Good busts, curvy types.

KEY ACCESSORY: Yellow cork wedge, £75, from Freemans.


Purple ombre dress

FROM: Evans

PRICE: £95

COMMENT: Very flattering, drawing the eye to the centre of the body, covering wobbly bits and making the most of ample assets. Gorgeous dreamy colour too.

SUITS: Fuller and curvy types.

KEY ACCESSORY: Black buckle and strap shoe, £70, from French Connection.


Blue printed dress

FROM: Great Plains

PRICE: £40

COMMENT: This bold print detail is very this season and the dress is one that could be dressed up or down with great success. Team with gold bling.

SUITS: Tall and slender and bronzed.

KEY ACCESSORY: Gold wedge, £50, from Office.