Six of the best go-anywhere dresses

Now is the time to invest in a gorgeous classy day dress that can take you wherever you want to go. Stephanie Smith selects from the High Street and online. Fashion assistant: Sally Cameron. Please note that some items might be in the sales.

Grey embroidered dress

FROM: Peopletree.co.uk

PRICE: Was 70, now 40

COMMENT: This lovely, simple V-neck, gathered waist dress is in

70 per cent handwoven cotton and 30 per cent silk. An excellent sale buy.

SUITS: All ages, slim to medium.

KEY ACCESSORY: Black clogs, 25, Linzi Shoes.

Blue print kaftan

FROM: Monsoon (in store this month)

PRICE: 65

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COMMENT: Lovely end-of-summer buy, this great yoke-collar dress is a holiday must and ideal for beach or sight-seeing, or for barbecues.

SUITS: Slim to medium.

KEY ACCESSORY: Brown clogs, 25, Linzi Shoes.

Navy draped hem dress

FROM: GIVe by George Davies at Meadowhall Sheffield and in Harrogate and on www.give.co.uk

PRICE: Was 89, now 45.

COMMENT: Knitted, bias-cut dress that creates a flattering silhouette for any shape. Lined with stretch fabric so comfortable and easy to wear.

SUITS: All, especially pear shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Red, peep-toes, 50, Hush Puppies at Marisota.co.uk.

Black and check panel dress

FROM: Marks & Spencer (in store this month)

PRICE: 39.50

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COMMENT: Dubbed the "perfect dress"by M&S, this close-fitting frock is surprisingly flattering and easy to wear, rather Mouret Galaxy style.

SUITS: Both slim and curvy.

KEY ACCESSORY: Black patent stud shoe boot, 55, available end of July at M&S.

Grey knitted dress

FROM: The White Company

PRICE: 65

COMMENT: The ideal transitional dress for when it starts to get chilly, this soft grey dress feels lovely and it accessorises well to dress up or down.

SUITS: All, especially pear shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Purple velvet bow shoe, 45, available end-July, Autograph at M&S.

Green/brown pattern tunic dress

FROM: Autograph at M&S (in store this month)

PRICE: 29.50

COMMENT: A deceptively effective dress,

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it is easy to wear and looks great with different wide belts, gold for night and brown leather or black for day.

SUITS: All shapes and sizes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Grey suede shoe-boot, 55, available end July at M&S.