Six of the Best new season day dresses

The new collections are hitting the stores so make sure you don't miss out on the best dresses around. Stephanie Smith selects from the High Street and online. Please note that not all of these dresses will be in store yet.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Aug 2010, 15:25 BST
Updated 4th Aug 2010, 15:49 BST

Cowl-neck pattern dress

FROM: Per Una Speziale at M&S (out this month)

PRICE: 140

COMMENT: Amazing cut, fabulous print, and the cowl neck and sash tie belt are great details. Expensive looking but versatile enough to wear anywhere.

SUITS: Slender and apple shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Tan fur trim satchel bag, 12, F+F at Tesco Clothing.

Plum jersey wrap dress

FROM: Peopletree.co.uk

PRICE: 48

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COMMENT: Classic wrap-over jersey dress in 100 per cent organic cotton from ethical company People Tree. Fabulous on, keep for ever.

SUITS: All, especially curvy.

KEY ACCESSORY: Leopard print bag, 35, Miss Selfridge.

Black contrast hem dress

FROM: Viyella

PRICE: 120

COMMENT: Fabulous and ultra-flattering dress with its ruched cross-over V-neck and asymmetric hemline in a dramatic shot of blue.

SUITS: All, especially pear and apple shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Pink, blue and brown pouch bag, 139, NW3 at Hobbs.

Black/brown long sleeve dress

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

PRICE: 39.50

COMMENT: There's something wonderfully retro about this brown belted dress, unusual colour, but try lifting with a shot of red or patent.

SUITS: Curvy types.

KEY ACCESSORY: Red quilted bag, 179, Hobbs.

Tan leather dress

FROM: Dorothy Perkins

PRICE: 120

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COMMENT: Leather dresses are everywhere for autumn and this is a great versatile version in tan as opposed to the more usual black. Try with long-sleeve tops.

SUITS: Slim to medium.

KEY ACCESSORY: Teal padlock detail handbag, 28, M&Co.

Animal print drape tunic dress

FROM: Wallis

PRICE: 45

COMMENT: Very wearable dress with a designer look to it. Try accessorising with gold and black for expensive looking daywear.

SUITS: Curvy and apple shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Tan leather twist lock bag, 90, Monsoon.