Six of the Best: Day to night dresses

As the days spill into night, go for dresses that will work easily for both with a simple change of accessories. Stephanie Smith selects from the High Street.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th Jul 2010, 11:38 BST
Updated 7th Jul 2010, 11:41 BST

Magenta fitted dress

FROM: Marks & Spencer (available from end of July)

PRICE: 35

COMMENT: Very Victoria Beckham, this beautifully coloured dress is a real winner. For day, try taupe or cream accessories, for night, crystal sandals.

SUITS: Slim to medium.

KEY ACCESSORY: Studded clutch, 28, Next.

Blue belted sun dress

FROM: People Tree at www.people tree.co.uk

PRICE: 45

COMMENT: Lovely and fresh looking, with the wide belt and full use of fabric, this is a versatile option, to smarten with jacket or ritz up with bling.

SUITS: Young and slender.

KEY ACCESSORY: Tassel clutch, 22, Accessorize.

Mocha pleated dress

FROM: Yasmin Le Bon YLB collection at Wallis

PRICE: Was 90, now 45

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COMMENT: Flattering chic colour and shape with the little cuffed sleeves and the vertical pleating detail at the front. A keeper.

SUITS: All, especially apple shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Brown satchel bag, 22, available end this month at BHS.

Cobalt blue shawl collar dress

FROM: Jaeger

PRICE: Now 99

COMMENT: A great sales bargain from Jaeger, this striking blue dress is ever so flattering and easy to wear, from office to summer nights out.

SUITS: All, especially curvy and pear shapes.

KEY ACCESSORY: Grey skin bag, 69, available this month at M&S.

Navy sash belted dress

FROM: Jaeger

PRICE: Now 75

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COMMENT: Another great sales bargain from Jaeger (lots more online), this lovely, classic, tunic-style dress dresses up and down with ease.

SUITS: Slim to medium.

KEY ACCESSORY: Pink satchel bag, 45, available this month at M&S.

Grey white paint pattern dress

FROM: Limited Collection at Marks & Spencer (available from July 14)

PRICE: 35

COMMENT: Unusual pattern, like paint spatters, with flattering sleeves and not-too-fitted shape. Will work well with bright colour accessories, but metallics and night.

SUITS: Slim to medium and curvy.

KEY ACCESSORY: Black shoulder bag, 29.50, available this month at M&S.