Six of the Best Twist and Furl Front Dresses

It's all about the detail at the front this spring with twists, furls and folds a-plenty if you want to stand out from the crowd. Stephanie Smith picks the best available on the High Street and online.
By The Newsroom
Published 17th Mar 2010, 09:31 BST
Updated 17th Mar 2010, 09:35 BST

Grey cross twist dress

FROM: Religion

PRICE: 90

COMMENT: An edgy, classy dress, body-conscious but in a flattering way, and could be teamed in interesting manner with brights, pastels and floral, to cheer it up a bit.

SUITS: All, especially curvy.

KEY ACCESSORY: Magenta quilted clutch bag, 440, Marc Jacobs at Cruise on www.cruise.co.uk

Twist skirt striped dress

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FROM: Limited Collection at Marks & Spencer (in store this month)

PRICE: 29.50

COMMENT: Cute and easy to wear, as long as you deal with the front skirt gaping open (team with cropped leggings and pumps for great beach look).

SUITS: Young and leggy.

KEY ACCESSORY: Coral raffia frame clutch, 22, Therapy at House of Fraser.

Twist front grey dot dress

FROM: www.peopletree.co.uk

PRICE: 65

COMMENT: A gorgeous dotty tie-front dress in batik 100 per cent handblock print cotton, from ethical online retailers People Tree. Try with navy, red and emerald green.

SUITS: All, especially curvy and pear.

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KEY ACCESSORY: Red satin clutch by Star by Julien Macdonald, 20, Debenhams.

Emerald furl wrap dress

FROM: Phase Eight

PRICE: 89

COMMENT: Oh so chic, with its jewel-rich colour and cross-wrap bodice and furled skirt. Flattering but be careful with accessories – try nudes.

SUITS: Slim to medium, pear shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Chainmail envelope clutch, 25, from Accessorize.

Scarlet twist front dress

FROM: www,peopletree.co.uk

PRICE: 38

COMMENT: In 100 per cent organic jersey cotton, this simple but bold flame red dress would look amazing accessorised simply for holidays or dressed up for evening.

SUITS: Slim to medium.

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KEY ACCESSORY: Honey bag in nude pearl, 135, www.lallyscloset.com

Striped tulip shape dress

FROM: By Elements / Amanda Wakeley at www.very.co.uk

PRICE: 69.

COMMENT: Unusual and more flattering on than off, thanks to the draping at the front and skimming the hips. Add chunky platforms and red lips.

SUITS: All, including curvy and petites.

KEY ACCESSORY: Pink wooden clutch, 55, French Connection.