Black sheeny prom skirtPRICES: Skirt, £14; white short sleeve shirt, £4; tweed waistcoat, £16.
FROM: All from Matalan
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OMMENT: This gathered skirt has a shiny canvas-like quality and doesn't need ironing. Great for day with this tweed waistcoat, and dresses up well for night – try a strapless top.
SUITS: Hourglass shapes.
KEY ACCESSORY: Red patent ankle boot, £30, New Look.
Best budget buy
Black tiered satin skirtPRICES: Skirt, £38; pleated cami top, £30.
From: Next
COMMENT: A lovely tiered satin skirt, worn here with a silk cami for a vintage party look. Wear with black choker and patent heels for classic
fun girl glamour.
SUITS: Petites.
KEY ACCESSORY: Patent ribbon lace-up ankle boot, £60, Faith Footwear.
Best party buy
Silver check prom skirtPRICES: Skirt, £35; grey roll-neck top, £15.
FROM: Limited Collection at M&S
COMMENT: Tartan is massive for this season and this silver and black version is perfect, with its oversized bow and full, to-the-knee shape. Try with silver or black strapless top
for later.
SUITS: Slim to medium.
KEY ACCESSORY: Pink suede/leather shoe boot, £80, Moda in Pelle.
Best season buy
Black twill lantern skirtPRICES AND FROM: Skirt,
£40, Warehouse; bronze sequin top, £40, Wallis.
COMMENT: This skirt is an unusual and not unflattering shape that looks good with tops both over and under, and fabulous teamed with nipped-in jacket.
SUITS: Neat, slender figures.
KEY ACCESSORY: Black patent shoe £59, limited collection at Marks & Spencer.
Best office chic buy
Black/white check pleated skirtPRICES: Skirt, £45, Warehouse; cream chiffon blouse, £30, Warehouse; grey cardi, £25, Dorothy Perkins Petites.
FROM: Outfit at Monks Cross in York.
COMMENT: A lovely check skirt that comes to just above the knee, perfect for this season's heritage trend, and great to dress up
with a nifty jacket and fur collar.
SUITS: Slim and pear shapes.
KEY ACCESSORY: Purple patent shoe boot, £80, Moda in Pelle.
Best classic buy
Black bow prom skirtPRICES: Skirt, £55, Warehouse; stretch lace print top, £32, Principles Petite. From: Outfit at Monk's Cross.
COMMENT: A fab skirt in a thick satin twill, with net under for extra oomph. Wear with fitted sexy top but avoid cropped bolero style jacket.
SUITS: Hourglass, petite and pear shapes.
KEY ACCESSORY: Grey shoe boot, £159, Hobbs.
Best special event buy
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