Snap up these fabulous new-season party dresses before anyone else gets their hands on them.
Black and gold embellished tunicFROM: Temperley at Harvey Nichols
PRICE: £790
COMMENT: Very ritzy, Deco-style tunic dress which would look fab worn alone with black tights and heels, or
teamed with filled trousers for a more casual feel.
SUITS: All shapes and sizes, depending on how worn.
KEY ACCESSORY: Gold bead clutch, £30, Accessorize.
Jade ruffle high-neck dressFROM: Dorothy Perkins
PRICE: £35
COMMENT: A peacock-bright silky and stunning dress with shredded ruffle detail from the high neckline. Pretty and sophisticated, this is a
go-anywhere dress.
SUITS: Athletic types with toned shoulders.
KEY ACCESSORY: Grey satin clutch, £18, Accessorize.
Pink/mink spot ruffle strapless dressFROM: Reiss
PRICE: £169
COMMENT: This dress is boned beneath to give structured support, while
the pattern and elastic waistband give snappy '80s-style points. Fabulous and different.
SUITS: Curvy types.
KEY ACCESSORY: Whale bag, £45, Dune.
Bright pink ruched strapless dressFROM: Monsoon
PRICE: £95
COMMENT: In tight cascades of pink frothy stiff silk chiffon with satin trim, this dress is a wonderful party dress, perfect for those who like to stand out and make an entrance.
SUITS: Slim and curvy types.
KEY ACCESSORY: Pearl clutch bag, £24.99, River Island.
Midnight blue embellished dress FROM: Principles
PRICE: £59
COMMENT: In gloriously elegant inky midnight blue, this dress is fabulously flattering, as the attention is focussed on the narrowest
part of the torso. Quietly opulent.
SUITS: Curvy and big-busted types.a
KEY ACCESSORY: Oversized faux snakeskin clutch, £20, Accessorize.
Fuchsia satin embellished dressFROM: Monsoon
PRICE: £95
COMMENT: A glorious sheeny glowing dress with intricate sequin and embroidery detail, plus cross-over bodice that flatters larger busts or looks fashionably Keira-esque on small ones.
SUITS: Curvy and slender figures.
KEY ACCESSORY: Black evening clutch with jet jewel detail, £79, Hobbs.
Fashion assistants: Naledi Rinomhota and Sally Cameron.
Pictures: Gary Longbottom.
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