Ten of the best swimsuits
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Ten of the best swimsuits

ByA.F.

Are you searching for that perfect bikini? Well, we say stop, ditch the two-piece and look at the swimsuit instead. As well as offering a whole lot of support, particularly if you’re planning to get involved with water sports, there’s also a lot more fabric to get fashionable with. Just think of the variations in patterns, cuts and straps. Still not sure? Check out our pick of ten of the best swimsuits – we think they’re enough to prove that the one-piece can be cool too. Floral spot swimsuit from Dickins & Jones Priced at £45. Available from House of Fraser Foulard-print swimsuit from Dolce & Gabbana Priced at £355….

Ten of the best stripy dresses
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Ten of the best stripy dresses

ByA.F.

You know when they tell you never to wear anything with horizontal stripes? Well we’re like, whatever. Stripes can show off patterns and colours beautifully and it’s as classic as they come. After all, it’s not just the pattern of your outfit that shapes your form, it’s also the cut. That’s why stripes can be as flattering as any other pattern – when it’s used the right way. Don’t believe us? We’ve picked ten dresses which we think you’ll simply fall in love with. Tell if you’re not impressed but we say power to the stripe. Coloured stripe linen-blend drop-skirt dress from Paul Smith Priced at £785. Available from Paul…

Ten of the best dresses in pastel
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Ten of the best dresses in pastel

ByA.F.

Ten of the best dresses in pastel Pastel sometimes has the reputation for being the dullest shades and with good reason. They are rarely eye catching colours and easily blend into the background. With summer right round the corner, we can’t help but incline towards though lighter, paler shades. They do help to accentuate the little tan that we can hope to achieve in the British summer. So we’ve searched high and low and, well, what do you know, we’ve found ten pastel dresses that are anything but dull. Draped chiffon dress from Giambattista Valli Priced at £614.25. Available from The Outnet Fabric mix shift dress from Warehouse Priced at…

Ten of the best kimono dresses
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Ten of the best kimono dresses

ByA.F.

The kimono dress is such a strong and distinctive look that it can be hard to pull off. But when you get it right, it’s a real statement outfit and a great talking point at cocktail parties. Luckily, the kimono form has been adapted by numerous designers over the years to create more contemporary styles which just about everyone can wear without the pre-requisite of “that certain look”. Here, we’ve picked ten of our favourite kimono dresses that challenge the perception while still being ultra-wearable. Lucy floral-print silk-blend jersey dress from ISSA A demure outfit for a literary luncheon. Priced at £695. Available from matchesfashion.com Frederica dress from Jovanna A…

Life in Luxury’s guide to: Bertoni1949 Autumn/Winter 2015
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Life in Luxury’s guide to: Bertoni1949 Autumn/Winter 2015

ByA.F.

So we know it’s a little early to be talking Autumn/Winter 2015 when we’re barely out of spring but the Bertoni1949 AW15 collection is available for preview, and it’s gorgeous, so why not? Founded in 1949, Bertoni is a luxury Italian brand specialising in hard luggage and leather goods. And everything is handmade in Italy. The new collection, unveiled during Milan Fashion Week, is a fusion of contemporary and traditional shapes and materials. Expect everything from alligator and python to zebra-striped hair calf leather. The idea was to have a Women’s Collection that’s both feminine and forceful and to extend that into luggage and trunks. There are six designs in…

Ten of the best dresses with abstract prints
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Ten of the best dresses with abstract prints

ByA.F.

Abstract art? No, we don’t really get it either. But what we do know is that abstract prints look pretty awesome as patterns on dresses. Don’t believe us? We’ve picked out ten of our favourite dresses, decked out in abstract print, from this season’s selection. All we’re going to say is – wow. Garland printed crepe de chine dress from Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Priced at £225. Available from The Outnet Dastona pop art print shift dress from Hugo Boss Priced at £370. Available from House of Fraser Painted patchwork cotton shirt dress from Paul Smith Priced at £209. Available from Paul Smith Findon dress from Roland Mouret Priced at £1,395….