White embellished high-neck dress

FROM: LK Bennett.

PRICE: £119 (was £149).

COMMENT: In crisp white linen, this is a simple, elegant, classic style of dress that will go beautifully with a tan and will work well for
holidays, nights out and special events.

SUITS: Slim to medium.

KEY ACCESSORY: Silver peep-toe shoe, £149 (was £199), from LK Bennett.


White mirror embellished dress

FROM: Monsoon.

PRICE: £85.

COMMENT: Lovely embellished sequin and mirror detail on thick white crinkled cotton, with sassy shoestring straps. Again, it needs a tan.

SUITS: Hippy chic slim types.

KEY ACCESSORY: Gold/choc t-bar sandals, £22, from Dorothy Perkins.


Turquoise crinkle sequin sundress

FROM: Monsoon Heritage collection.

PRICE: £95.

COMMENT: Exquisite sequin detail on the bodice and an interesting tie-fronted empire-line style on a crinkled chiffon fabric, and in this season's hot turquoise shade.

SUITS: Curvy types.

KEY ACCESSORY: Jewelled sandals, £25, Evans.


Purple pattern and green silk dress

FROM: Coast at Fenwick in York.

PRICE: £125.

COMMENT: The delicately embroidered silvery-green silk waistband really lifts this dress out of the ordinary, the wrap style is great for curves and there's an underslip.

SUITS: Curvy types.

KEY ACCESSORY: Cork soled sandal, £40 (was £60), Moda in Pelle.


Hot pink cut-out dress

FROM: New Look.

PRICE: £40.

COMMENT: A fabulous sassy little dress that will look amazing on a night out, with tanned legs and heels and very little else. Not for
the over 30s.

SUITS: Curvy, leggy, young types.

KEY ACCESSORY: Silver knotted sandals, £29, Freemans.


Buff/red strapless sequin dress

FROM: Coast at Fenwick in York.

PRICE: £125.

COMMENT: Lovely sequin and gold embroidery detail on the neck and hem, on a stiff cotton fabric, ideal for all parties and special event occasions.

SUITS: Slim to medium.

KEY ACCESSORY: Nude wedges, £54.99, from Shellys.


Fashion assistant: Naomi Stafford. Pictures: Simon Hulme.