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…

Ten of the best two-tone dresses
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Ten of the best two-tone dresses

ByA.F.

If one colour is good then two must be better right? Well, that’s certainly the case if the two colours complement or contrast. In the world of fashion, complementing and contrasting colours are often used to accentuate a shape or highlight a pattern. Together, they can certainly achieve more than just one colour. And when it works, it really works. Here, we showcase ten of our favourite dresses in just two colours. Crepe and cotton blend dress from Roland Mouret Priced at £675. Available from The Outnet Contrast draped, panel cut-out jersey dress from Lucas Nascimento Priced at £995. Available from matchesfashion.com Sleeveless abstract shift dress from Adrianna Papell Priced…

Ten of the best yellow bags
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Ten of the best yellow bags

ByA.F.

Yellow is a hot trend for Spring Summer 2015 and it’s not the mellow pastel kind. Instead, designers have opted for the more daring shades. But if yellow isn’t quite the shade for you, to wear at least, you can always find solace in accessories. As well as liberal use of yellow in clothes, we’ve noticed plenty of yellow bags to choose from too. So here are ten of the best yellow bags, from totes to clutches and everything in between. Sophia micro grab bag from Therapy Priced at £39. Available from House of Fraser Yellow clutch with fringe from Georgina Skalidi Priced at £119. Available from Carnet de Mode…