Six of the Best evening tops

Green cross-over top

FROM: Idol at New Look

PRICE: 30

COMMENT: Very unusual, very eye-catching and a real find at New Look, with a distinctive designer feel to it. Try with black or toning grey and silver but keep rest of look smart.

SUITS: Slim to medium, pears.

KEY ACCESSORY: Turquoise stone bracelet, 70, Lola Rose at House of Fraser.

Pale purple sequin vest top

FROM: Awear.co.uk

PRICE: 35

COMMENT: With its scalloped hem and all-over sequin detail, this is a great party top, to wear with pretty much anything, although a floaty grey or bronze skirt would be good.

SUITS: Slim and toned types.

KEY ACCESSORY: Twist chain bracelet, 12, French Connection.

Black embellished T-shirt top

FROM: Phase Eight

PRICE: 39

COMMENT: Neat and simple, the embellishment works well, drawing attention to the neckline to create a flattering silhouette. Try teamed with leather skirt or trousers.

SUITS: Pear shapes and petites.

KEY ACCESSORY: Matte gold studded bracelet, 35, Robert Rose at House of Fraser.

Claret diamante velour top

FROM: Bonmarch

PRICE: 19

COMMENT: Lovely colour (also comes in midnight blue) and very flattering with its deep V-neck and soft sleeves. Will look great with most skirts.

SUITS: Slim to medium and large busts.

KEY ACCESSORY: Silver bracelet, 15, Wallis.

Short-sleeve black jersey top

FROM: B by Ted Baker at Debenhams

PRICE: 18.50 (in store November)

COMMENT: An absolutely fabulous top, also coming out in nude, and perfect to wear with pretty much anything. Versatile, luxurious and classy.

SUITS: Everyone.

KEY ACCESSORY: Chain bracelet, 20, Freedom at Topshop.

Black lace top

FROM: Autograph at M&S

PRICE: 39.50

COMMENT: Very on-trend in this season's lace, and flattering with the high shoulder detail. Try with grey lace or chiffon skirt or with black or navy.

SUITS: Not too skinny shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Bangle set, 22, Freemans.com