Skim & Slim

If you’re treating yourself to one new dress for summer, make it a maxi! Graceful and flowing, maxis are chic, comfortable and can happily hide a multitude of sins. Choose an empire-line style to skim heavy hips and drape forgivingly over your middle. Go daringly strapless and team with a silky bolero to cover your upper arms. Maxis are super versatile, easy to dress up or down. Style up a floaty chiffon evening dress with diamanté jewellery and metallic heels for a smart formal look, or dress down for the beach by swapping your sparkly accessories for tan leather sandals, belt and clunky wooden bangle stack. Channel bohemian glamour in bold patterns, stylish by night with jewelled belt, strappy heels and evening bag, or casual by day with basket, beads and big, floppy hat. Cover up with an elegant shrug or laid-back denim jacket to suit the occasion.