Six of the best: Summer Cocktail Dresses
Blue sequin strapless dress
FROM: Monsoon
PRICE: 160
COMMENT: What with the sequin bodice and the ruffle front skirt, there's a lot going on with this dress, so keep accessories neutral for
a more elegant look.
SUITS: Pear shapes and slim to medium.
KEY ACCESSORY: Chainmail envelope clutch, 25, Accessorize.
Pearl cream cocktail dress
FROM: GIVe
PRICE: 79
COMMENT: Lovely retro Fifties' feel to this dress, and a gorgeous pale colour, which you can tone with in metallics or contrast in rich brights.
SUITS: Slim and pears.
KEY ACCESSORY: Pink bow clutch bag, 6, Marks & Spencer.
Orange strapless cocktail dress
FROM: Jane Norman
PRICE: 75
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Hide AdCOMMENT: Fabulous and unusual dress with the asymmetric strapless cut and the lovely jewel embellishment. A stunner.
SUITS: Slim to medium and curvy.
KEY ACCESSORY: Beige studded clutch, 45, Wallis.
White and nude draped dress
FROM: Monsoon
PRICE: 150
COMMENT: Quite a show stopper, with its fabulous Deco style drapery detail. Perfect for the races too, though needs high heels.
SUITS: Slender and pears.
KEY ACCESSORY: Silver beaded clutch, 25, Marks & Spencer.
Steel grey satin dress
FROM: Ann Louise Roswald at www.collenandclare.
com.
PRICE: 395
COMMENT: Absolutely gorgeous dress with the sequin detail on the waist and straps, and a classy and unusual colour.
SUITS: Slim to medium.
KEY ACCESSORY: Black bow clutch, 12, Marks & Spencer.
Blush chiffon sequin dress
FROM: Evans
PRICE: 35
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Hide AdCOMMENT: Effortless and simple, but with lovely sequin detail, this figure-skimming dress will look and feel elegant and beautiful.
SUITS: Curvy and fuller figures.
KEY ACCESSORY: Pink velvet frill clutch, 10, New Look.