Ten of the best white dresses
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Ten of the best white dresses

ByA.F.

As the summer solstice draws to an end, we say goodbye to spring and welcome summer. We’ve had the pinks and the pastels for the spring season but now it’s time to set those tans off with a splash of white. Of course white works for clothes and accessories but we’re going for a classic – the demure white dress. Except it’s less about frou-frou wedding dresses and more about fabulous outfits for the cocktail hour. Here, we’ve picked ten of our favourite party-ready white dresses Metallic lace silk dress from Aidan Mattox Priced at £330. Available from John Lewis Hettie Jacquard dress from Phase Eight Priced at £99. Available…

Ten of the best lace dresses
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Ten of the best lace dresses

ByA.F.

Lace is not the easiest of fabrics to wear – you’re always in danger of looking too frumpy or too much in the opposite direction. But worn well, lace can be wonderfully elegant and feminine and it works from spring to summer through to autumn and winter. With this in mind, we’ve picked ten of our favourite lace dresses right now that will make you picture perfect. Lace cocktail mini dress from Notte by Marchesa Priced at £342.50. Available from The Outnet Placed lace dress from Karen Millen Priced at £215. Available from John Lewis Carry lace dress from Coast Priced at £135. Available from Coast 1971 Rosalin dress from…

Wide flower silk print trousers from Etro
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Ten of the best trousers with patterned prints

ByA.F.

Trouser are one of the most overlooked items in your wardrobe; it’s easy to think embroidered top or glittering heels while keeping those trousers plain and simple. But it doesn’t have to be that way. This season, there are some great patterned prints for these under-appreciated fashion staples – perfect if you have leggy pins. Here are a few of our favourite ones to wear with your plain tops and simple shoes. Wide flower silk print trousers from Etro Priced at £469.48. Available from Italist Printed casual trousers from Only Priced at £22. Available from ASOS Pisa black and white floral print trousers from Reiss Priced at £120. Available from Reiss…

Fashion pick: Rio dual tone dress from Reiss

Fashion pick: Rio dual tone dress from Reiss

ByLife in Luxury

Who? Reiss What? Power up with this dual toned Rio dress from Reiss, a statement office-friendly piece that will also easily carry into the night. The bronze embellishment really helps to highlight the details while the two colours provide subtle contrast. It’s pastel colours are feminine but also move you to the autumn. Priced at £179. When? Available now Where? Available online from Reiss How? Buy now from Reiss

Fashion pick: Florence print jumpsuit from Reiss

Fashion pick: Florence print jumpsuit from Reiss

ByLife in Luxury

Who? Reiss What? Jumpsuits can be on the side of ridiculous at times but we think this Florence print one from Reiss is just on the right side of fun. The snake-skin design is subtle and the cut is elegant so you can be sure that this is a serious outfit. They say that it’s a “desk-to-dinner” essential and, well, we can’t help but agree. Priced at £195. When? Available now Where? Available online from Reiss How? Buy now from Reiss