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2012 is the year of the dress. It is only quite recently that I have understood the appeal of dresses. People would always say how easy they are to throw on and how you don’t have to think up a whole outfit, just add shoes and accessories and off you go. But I often felt too dressy in a dress for the day, particularly in winter.
That’s all changed now though, I can’t get enough of dresses. The beautiful shapes, prints and fabrics that are out there currently certainly helps, as does the resurgence of vintage styles. This season, shops will be full of the 24-hour dress. The hardest working item in your wardrobe, the 24-hour dress is a versatile frock that can take you from day to evening in an instant. Wear it now with tights and boots and in the summer with wedges.
The perfect 24-hour dress can be defined by its fabulous flattering fit and easy-to-wear comfort. You will find an incarnation of the dress for all of the major trends – colour, print, pastels, animal print. Wear it for work with heels and a blazer; add a clutch and glitzy jewellery to party in, and team it with a denim jacket and ballet pumps for the weekend.
Check out this pineapple print dress from Whistles, at £150. A vintage style but with a quirky print it could be worn with a chunky cardigan and wool tights whilst the weather is cold. Pretty and demure, it’s well worth the money. Then simple, yet effective, there is the All Saints Aditya wrap dress for £120. A classic All Saints style with the voluminous hem and in 100% cotton, it does the smart/causal thing rather well.
