Pattern/black corsage dress

FROM: www.feverdesigns.co.uk

PRICE: £72

COMMENT: A very chic little number with the scoop neck and the Forties' feel to the flared, V-waist skirt

SUITS: Slim, petite figures with small busts

KEY ACCESSORY: Three-buckle black patent shoe, by Jonathan Kelsey for Mulberry in the Victoria Quarter, Leeds,£450.



Check/black sleeveless dress

FROM: George at Asda

PRICE: £18

COMMENT: The houndstooth check, boat neckline and tight vest-style top give this two-in-one a sleek, body-conscious feel. Will look svelte and cool under black jackets.

SUITS: Slim and toned.

KEY ACCESSORY: Black/white shoe boot, £60, Faith.



Brown check/black dress

FROM: Wallis

PRICE: £45

COMMENT: A neat, high-waisted pencil skirt bottom with a pussy-bow blouse top gives this two-in-one a business-like edge. Team with black
jacket or little cardi.

SUITS: Slim to medium figures

KEY ACCESSORY: Black quilted shoe-boots, £75, J by Jasper Conran at Debenhams.



Gold satin/black dress

FROM: Wallis

PRICE: £45

COMMENT: A very high waist and a gorgeous gold satin top with another pussy-bow tie make this a perfect dress for a night out. Very glam but wearable.

SUITS: Slim and hourglass.

KEY ACCESSORY: Patent hi-vamp ribbon-tie shoe, £149, Hobbs.



Cream/grey tweed dress

FROM: Dorothy Perkins

PRICE: £40

COMMENT: The gipsy style low frill top is feminine and provocative, balanced by the heritage style tweedy skirt, giving an on-trend folksy appeal. Rather sweet.

SUITS: Slim and curvy.

KEY ACCESSORY: Brown lace-up boots, £120, Neosens.



Pattern/black empire-line dress

FROM: Mango

PRICE: £40

COMMENT: A looser, empire-line style to this dress, which makes it an easy to wear option for the less trim around the hips and tummy. Great ruching detail at the neckline.

SUITS: Fuller and pear shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Black shoe-boots, £75, J by Jasper Conran at Debenhams.