Six of the Best Autumn day dresses
Blue thistle pattern dress
FROM: Laura Ashley
PRICE: 85
COMMENT: Plain and elegant, with a lovely thistle print, this sleeveless dress would also suit having a jumper under, or chiffon blouse. Try with boots.
SUITS: Slim to medium.
KEY ACCESSORY: Twilight blue shoe, 60, Office.
Peacock blue velvet holly dress
FROM: Cath Kidston
PRICE: 85
COMMENT: Simple shape, with simple contrast straps, and yet with a touch of luxe in the peacock velvet. Fun, no-nonsense and somehow universal.
SUITS: Slim, athletic and apple shapes.
KEY ACCESSORY: Wedge peep-toe shoes, 45, Next.
Grey skater dress
FROM: The White Company
PRICE: 155
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Hide AdCOMMENT: Gorgeously neat looking dress, with lovely full shape, although it will show every bump without the right underpinnings.
SUITS: Slenderand slim pears.
KEY ACCESSORY:Plum heel hiking shoe, 169, Hobbs.
Grey cashmere scoop-neck jumper dress
FROM: Celtic Sheepskin, www.celtic-sheepskin.co.uk
PRICE: 215
COMMENT:Another amazing jumper dress, this one in a go-anywhere, wear-with-anything cut. You'll have this for years and years.
SUITS: Slim to medium
KEY ACCESSORY: Navy mock croc platform shoe, 45, Marks and Spencer.
Navy pintuck dress
FROM: Dickins & Jones at House of Fraser
PRICE: 95
COMMENT: Looks better on than off, this dress is in a fabulous colour for the season, and it's got lovely boho detail, with the ticks and frills.
SUITS: Curvy
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Hide AdKEY ACCESSORY: Grey strappy platform shoe, 29.50, Marks and Spencer.
Tan leather dress
FROM: Dorothy Perkins
PRICE: 120
COMMENT: Leather goes mainstream this season and the leather dress is a key item, especially a sleeveless tunic style like this. Wear with long-sleeve fine knit.
SUITS: Slim and athletic.
KEY ACCESSORY: Bow court, 179, Hobbs.