From a sun-drenched beach to sophisticated cocktails in the evening, a crisp cotton sun dress can take you through the summer in style. Stephanie Smith selects the best on the high street. Fashion assistant: Naomi Stafford.
Blue/white check dress
FROM: Gap
PRICE: £39.50
COMMENT: In a heavy crinkle cotton, plus full skirt and two-tone check, this sun dre
ss is very Little House on the Prairie. Wear with white T on cloudy days.
SUITS: Tall, slim to medium.
KEY ACCESSORY: Multi-coloured bead bangle, £20, Long
Tall Sally.
White/pink halterneck dress
FROM: Monsoon
PRICE: £75
COMMENT: This is in a thick crinkle cotton and the pink embroidery has a bright South American feel. The halterneck is great for large busts.
SUITS: Curvy figures.
KEY ACCESSORY: Wooden bangle, £12, from Evans.
Blue button through floral dress
FROM: Monsoon
PRICE: £45
COMMENT: Rather pretty in a homespun way, this belted dress is quirky and flirty and will work well dressed with chunky brown leather or white or gold accessories.
SUITS: Slim and neat figures.
KEY ACCESSORY: Twist bangle, £6, Accessorize.
Pink floral vintage sundress
FROM: New Look
PRICE: £25
COMMENT: The tiny pink sequins sewn around the roses on this dress are a lovely detail on what is otherwise a simple dress. Try with denim jacket.
SUITS: Medium and curvy types.
KEY ACCESSORY: Ivory look bangle, £10 from Asos.com
Tie-dye scarf neck dress
FROM: Vero Moda at Fenwick in York.
PRICE: £19.95
COMMENT: Tie-dye is very in vogue this season, especially for casual and beach wear, as is yellow, and this dress would look great over a bikini.
SUITS: Petite figures.
KEY ACCESSORY: Herring heart bangle, £5, Debenhams.
Cream graphic pattern belted dress
FROM: Gap
PRICE: £45
COMMENT: This has a lovely chic Fifties feel, with the billowing waist and wrap front. There's a cotton slip under for modesty's sake.
SUITS: Slim and boyish
KEY ACCESSORY: Wooden bangles, from £10 each at Wallis.
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