Six of the best nude dresses

Satin shift dress

FROM: www.Oli.co.uk

PRICE: 30

COMMENT: Great body-skimming shape (in the right size) and we love the way it combines nude trend with ethnic-inspired embellishment.

SUITS: Slim to medium, good legs.

KEY ACCESSORY: Yellow leather oversized knot clutch, 65, www.ASOS.com

Nude laser cut dress

FROM: www.awear.co.uk

PRICE: 40

COMMENT: Really pretty, with its furled collar and cascading cutwork layers, this dress is perfect for garden parties, or dress up with gold for night.

SUITS: Slim types.

KEY ACCESSORY: Piped satin clutch bag, 20, Star by Julien Macdonald at Debenhams.

Nude side drape detail dress

FROM: Pied a Terre at House of Fraser

PRICE: 130

COMMENT: Lovely, flattering detail with the side drape, but choose accessories with care so the overall effect is not too nude. Would suit a hat.

SUITS: Slim to medium and apples.

KEY ACCESSORY: Dark blue clutch bag, 30, Monsoon.

Nude chiffon one sleeve dress

FROM: Pied a Terre at House of Fraser

PRICE: 140

COMMENT: There is something beautifully sweet and innocent about this lovely swirled bodice dress. Toughen with studded leather shoes, if you like.

SUITS: Small busts.

KEY ACCESSORY: Green bow clutch bag, 8, Marks & Spencer.

Sequin long line T-shirt dress

FROM: Mint Velvet www.mintvelvet.co.uk

PRICE: 49

COMMENT: Gorgeous pale gold colour and fabulous shine, this chic little T-shirt dress will be a party staple for many a season. Would work with jeans.

SUITS: All shapes and sizes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Large pleated clutch envelope, 20, Monsoon.

One shoulder corsage prom dress

FROM: Fever Designs www.feverdesigns.co.uk

PRICE: 69.99

COMMENT: Super-feminine and frothy, this sweet prom dress has a lovely retro feel to it and celebrates womanly curves.

SUITS: All shapes, especially curvy.

KEY ACCESSORY: Pink bow clutch bag, 6, Marks & Spencer.