Six of the Best cocktail dresses
Gold evening dress
FROM: Portfolio at Marks & Spencer
PRICE: 49.50 (drops mid October)
COMMENT: Beautiful, simple, flattering, this dress is a season must-have and its appeal can be changed easily with jackets, cardigans, belts and accessories.
SUITS: All, especially pear shapes.
KEY ACCESSORY: Whitby jet bat ring, 149.95, W Hamond, The Original Whitby Jet Shop.
Lace flared dress
FROM: Monsoon (drops this month)
PRICE: 150
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Hide AdCOMMENT: Unusual lace cobweb design with flattering long sleeves and slightly flared skirt. Keep the rest of the look simple, adding colour and neutrals to dewitchify.
SUITS: Slim to medium.
KEY ACCESSORY: Hot pink ring, 15, www.MosaicAccessories.com
Gold strapless dress
FROM: French Connection
PRICE: 95
COMMENT: A lovely strapless dress in a wonderfully magical dark and gold print. Could look gorgeously '50s with crop cardi over or chiffon blouse under.
SUITS: Curvy types.
KEY ACCESSORY: Green perspex floral ring, 3, George at Asda.
Soft grey belted V-neck dress
FROM: Autograph at Marks & Spencer
PRICE: 59 (drops mid October)
COMMENT: Another gorgeous offering from M&S, this time the designer Autograph label. Perfect colour, perfect shape, perfect embellishment...
SUITS: Slim and petites.
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Hide AdKEY ACCESSORY: Purple and pink embellished sparkle ring, 15 at BagsofSparkle.com
Satin panel dress
FROM: Primark (due in store end October)
PRICE: 17
COMMENT: Very sexy and body con, this striking dress is surprisingly flattering, especially around the tummy area. Try with ankle boots.
SUITS: Both slim and curvy.
KEY ACCESSORY: Purple opal Swarovski skull ring, 36 at www.talullahtu.co.uk
Gold sequin dress
FROM: Rocha. John Rocha at Debenhams
PRICE: 105
COMMENT: The colours make a welcome change from black, and the shape and sequin all-over detail make this a dress that can be worn over and over, re-accessorised.
SUITS: Slim and petites.
KEY ACCESSORY: Purple stone ring, 10 at East.