Six of the best day dresses

The best day dresses translate easily from work to holiday to days out with a simple change of accessories. Stephanie Smith selects from the High Street and online.
By The Newsroom
Published 23rd Jun 2010, 15:32 BST
Updated 23rd Jun 2010, 15:41 BST

Red flower print dress

FROM: Jasmine Guinness at Very.co.uk

PRICE: 49

COMMENT: Unusual and really rather sweet, this dress is also very flattering, with its buttons and wide tie belt. A versatile option.

SUITS: Curvy and pear shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Mule shoe, 59.99, River Island.

Grey fade dress

FROM: Great Plains

PRICE: Was 40, now 32

COMMENT: Now in the sale, this dress is a great bargain, easy to dress up or down for night or day. Try with little cardi over.

SUITS: All, especially pear.

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KEY ACCESSORY: Purple buckle court shoe, 110, French Connection.

Blue shirt dress

FROM: Portfolio at M&S

PRICE: 39.50

COMMENT: This dress looks so much better on than off, so worth a try. Lovely light fabric and a great colour for summer.

SUITS: Slim to medium.

KEY ACCESSORY: Wooden clog, 20, Primark.

Pink frill tunic dress

FROM: Portfolio at Marks & Spencer

PRICE: 35

COMMENT: Another dress that looks lovely on, and again would go easily from day to night by changing accessories.

SUITS: Straight and apple shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Shiny pump from Mulberry, was 275 now 192, Mulberry.com.

Blue crepe tea dress

FROM: Jasmine Guinness at Very.co.uk.

PRICE: 49

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COMMENT: Another winner from Jasmine Guinness in an elegant darkish blue, which would look perfect set against black, white, lime or berry red.

SUITS: Curvy and pear shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Silver clog, 39.50, Marks & Spencer.

Blue v-neck gathered dress.

FROM: Peopletree.co.uk

PRICE: 40

COMMENT: In 100 per cent organic jersey cotton, this dress has a lovely draped feel to it, perfect for this summer.

SUITS: Slim and toned.

KEY ACCESSORY: Patent ballet pump, was 99, now 40 in the Jaeger sale.