Arana Jaquard Dress

Coast have a stylish dress available at the moment in the form of a silk jacquard knee length dress. This would make an ideal outfit for attending a friend’s wedding and it would feel equally at home when you are going out for a meal with friends as it is not over-dressy. The gorgeous grey and gold silk fabric produces subtle shimmers in the light and the knot feature on the waist makes this shift dress a delight.

Product details
* 100% Silk
* Dry Clean Only

Availability
This dress is available from Coast.

Scarlet Alyssa Frill Dress

John Lewis have this Alyssa frill dress available at the moment. Made of one hundred percent silk chiffon, this mini shift dress from Coast is the very best party dress for this autumn. This sleeveless dress features a round neckline and soft tactile material. Why not think about changing last year’s little black dress and replacing it with this little scarlet number for a change?

Product details
* 100% silk chiffon
* dry clean only

Availability
This dress is available from John Lewis and Coast.

Red rose corsage ball gown

This red ball gown from Debut has all the fervour and class required in an outstanding occasional dress. The glorious taffeta fabric flows down to the ground with dramatic impact and the rose corsage feature on the side of the dress is has a romantic feel to it, ideally suited for setting the tone at weddings.

This elegant evening gown incorporates a sweetheart neckline, detachable and adjustable straps and a hidden zip fastening which is positioned on the side of the dress.

Review extracts
“This is going to be my wedding dress next year I fell in love with it online and when I seen it in person decided it was defo the one! I love how you can remove the straps and how the wee corsage sits, just lovely and worth every penny ”

Product and care details
* Length: 152cm/60″
* 100% acetate
* Lining: 100% acetate
* Dry clean

Availability
This dress is available from Debenhams.

Malt Ripple Pleat Shift Dress from Jacques Vert

Dress up for that special occasion with this stunning malt ripple pleat shift dress, excellent for formal celebrations and parties.

With a formed neckline with satin piping, it is sleeveless with a semi fitted form, a slit back and centre zip at the back. Currently can be bought in sizes ten through to size 24.

Product details and care instructions
* Length 103cm (40.5 inches)
* Fabric 72% Viscose 17% Polyester 11% Nylon
* Lining 100% Polyester Satin
* Dry clean only

Availability
This dress is available from Jacques Vert.

Dark Green Satin Jewel Evening Dress

A bold dark green with silver sequins and gem stone encrusted neckline is what provides the opulent feel to this evening dress from Star by Julien Macdonald. The bust area is decorated with delicate ruffles while the dress drops gracefully all the way to the floor in a particularly elegant manner.

This dark green evening dress incorporates a v-shaped neckline with an embellished trim, ruched and padded cups and halter straps. This dress has a subtle zip fastening.

Review extracts
“I feel that the colour is very complimentary to my paleish skin, and you have to see the dress in person to truly appreciated the beauty of it and its beading.
An exquisite buy!”

Product details
* Back length: 152.5cm/ 60″
* 75% acetate, 25% polyester
* Hand wash

Availability
This dress is available from Debenhams.