Six of the Best lace dresses

ladies first: Wetherby winner Julie Moore in regal blue, second from right, with from left to right: Jane Pratt (runner-up), Wendy Hyett of The Dressing Room in Harrogate, Liz Akroyd (runner-up), and Lynne Young, best hat winner.

Black lace panelled dress

FROM: Wallis (drops September 18)

PRICE: 60

COMMENT: Cheeky, with its modesty panels on the bust, but flattering with its vertical panel design. A dress to impress.

SUITS: Slim and slightly curvy.

KEY ACCESSORY: Grey shoe boot, 75, Monsoon.

Black and grey lace insert dress

FROM: Marks & Spencer (available now)

PRICE: 39.50

COMMENT: Very unusual with the grey body and black lace arms, but a neat and classic shift shape, with arm coverage.

SUITS: Slim to medium.

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KEY ACCESSORY: Grey suede stud shoe boot, 55, Marks & Spencer.

Black lace rose strapless dress

FROM: French Connection (drops September 17)

PRICE: 150

COMMENT: Lovely and unusual strapless dress with fabulous flower applique detail, perfect for a night on the town.

SUITS: Slim and curvy types.

KEY ACCESSORY: Black patent shoe, 40, Miss Selfridge.

Lace print wrap dress

FROM: Mint Velvet

PRICE: 95

COMMENT: What a lovely dress, with its asymmetric wrap shape and elongating neckline. An absolute winning find.

SUITS: All, especially those with curves.

KEY ACCESSORY: Leather sandals, 49, Marks & Spencer Autograph collection.

Cotton lace shift dress

FROM: Mint velvet

PRICE: 85

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COMMENT: Very flattering with its cropped sleeves and body-skimming shift shape. Keep the rest of the look as pared down as possible.

SUITS: Apple and fuller figures

KEY ACCESSORY: Wedge court shoe, 75, French Connection.

Scoop neck lace dress

FROM: Marisota.co.uk

PRICE: from 70

COMMENT: A fantastic lace dress with scalloped hem and sleeves and lovely ruched neckline. Good length too.

SUITS: All shapes and sizes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Studded wedge shoe, 85, Dune.

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