Style confidence
RSVP in style and confidence with playful floral prints or bright block colours
WAISTED TIME
Show off your shape and use a belt to define your waist – a jewelled one will draw attention inwards, and will make a maxi dress evening-ready in an instant. Floaty fabrics will give the ultimate dance floor swish! Dress, £260, sizes 6-18, Diane von Furstenberg at The Outnet. Belt, £79, Uterqüe. Shoes, £130, Boden. Earrings, £185, Dower & Hall
ACCESSORISE ALL AREAS
Jewels and gems can make an outfit, but now there’s a new breed of accessories waiting to propel you fashionably forward. Larger-than-life earrings, printed headbands and bags resembling works of art are all calling your name. Team them together because the latest trend is more is more!
Right: Dress, £79.99, sizes xs-xl, Zara. Headband, £34, Anthropologie. Bag, £250, Rixo. Earrings, £52, Chalk Jewellery. Heart bracelet, £295, Links of London. Pink stone bracelet, £175, Monica Vinader. Ring, from a selection, Accessorize >>
That’s a wrap
Don’t be afraid of colour clashing but stick to block shades over bold patterned pieces. No longer for little girls, pink has had a grown-up makeover, so be sure to add cerise, magenta and fuchsia to your wardrobe for a fun fashion injection. Dress, £240, sizes xxs-xl, Rotate Birger Christensen at Net-a-Porter. Heels, £195, LK Bennett. Necklace, £100, Chalk Jewellery >>
Orange is the new black
Sunset shades are hot this season and there’s no better way to wear them than head-to-toe. Ditch the dress in favour of bright bottoms and a figure-flattering asymmetric tunic. Finish the look with statement sandals – the future is bright! Top, £69.99; trousers, £39.99, both sizes xs-xl, Zara. Shoes, £262, Chie Mihara. Bag, £175, LK Bennett. Earrings, £75, Karen Millen. Rings, from a selection, Accessorize
eyes On the prize
Right: Jacket, £227, sizes s-l, Raoul at The Outnet. Blouse, £29.99, sizes xs-xxl, Zara. Skirt, £139, sizes 6-16, ME+EM. Bag, £175, LK Bennett. Earrings, £35, Olivia Burton. Ring, £69, Thomas Sabo >>
Petal Power
Stylish separates mean more wardrobe mileage, especially if you have multiple occasions to dress for. When it comes to florals, bolder is better for a blooming marvellous look. The casual French tuck (slightly tucking in a portion of your blouse) makes any outfit look effortlessly chic. Opposite page: Shirt, £169, sizes 4-16, Whistles. Trousers, £25.99, sizes xs-xl, Zara. Earrings, £49, Konplott. Necklace, £100, Chalk Jewellery. Bracelet, £49, Swarovski
mellow yellow
Don’t be scared to wear masculine tailoring. Brighter colours will make sure your trouser suit isn’t mistaken for office dressing, and fun and fancy head gear will balance out the sharp and serious lines. Add some extra glam with an embellished bag. Blazer, £89.99; trousers, £39.99, both sizes xs-xl, Zara. Heels, £34, Next. Fascinator, £165, Jessica Rea Millinery. Bag, £99, Kurt Geiger. Earrings, £279, Thomas Sabo. Necklace, £135, Monica Vinader