Six of the Best Autumn day dresses

A no-nonsense day dress will take you comfortably from the office to weekend walks in the country. Stephanie Smith selects her favourites from theHigh Street and online.
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Nov 2010, 16:02 BST
Updated 10th Nov 2010, 16:12 BST

Blue thistle pattern dress

FROM: Laura Ashley

PRICE: 85

COMMENT: Plain and elegant, with a lovely thistle print, this sleeveless dress would also suit having a jumper under, or chiffon blouse. Try with boots.

SUITS: Slim to medium.

KEY ACCESSORY: Twilight blue shoe, 60, Office.

Peacock blue velvet holly dress

FROM: Cath Kidston

PRICE: 85

COMMENT: Simple shape, with simple contrast straps, and yet with a touch of luxe in the peacock velvet. Fun, no-nonsense and somehow universal.

SUITS: Slim, athletic and apple shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Wedge peep-toe shoes, 45, Next.

Grey skater dress

FROM: The White Company

PRICE: 155

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COMMENT: Gorgeously neat looking dress, with lovely full shape, although it will show every bump without the right underpinnings.

SUITS: Slenderand slim pears.

KEY ACCESSORY:Plum heel hiking shoe, 169, Hobbs.

Grey cashmere scoop-neck jumper dress

FROM: Celtic Sheepskin, www.celtic-sheepskin.co.uk

PRICE: 215

COMMENT:Another amazing jumper dress, this one in a go-anywhere, wear-with-anything cut. You'll have this for years and years.

SUITS: Slim to medium

KEY ACCESSORY: Navy mock croc platform shoe, 45, Marks and Spencer.

Navy pintuck dress

FROM: Dickins & Jones at House of Fraser

PRICE: 95

COMMENT: Looks better on than off, this dress is in a fabulous colour for the season, and it's got lovely boho detail, with the ticks and frills.

SUITS: Curvy

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KEY ACCESSORY: Grey strappy platform shoe, 29.50, Marks and Spencer.

Tan leather dress

FROM: Dorothy Perkins

PRICE: 120

COMMENT: Leather goes mainstream this season and the leather dress is a key item, especially a sleeveless tunic style like this. Wear with long-sleeve fine knit.

SUITS: Slim and athletic.

KEY ACCESSORY: Bow court, 179, Hobbs.