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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Key fashion trends of the season: Sundresses

Key trends: sundresses: Orange print dress
Fashion is a funny game - it's sunny outside, so what do the magazines show us? Winter must-haves, of course! If just looking at wool coats, heavy knits and faux fur is making you hot under the collar, then take heart: there are still summer togs out there if you know where to look. Here's our pick of the best sundresses

Orange print dress, £110
By Tommy Hilfiger Denim from uk.tommy.com
Belt, £100
From mulberry.com
Sunglasses, £16
From urbanoutfitters.co.uk
Wedges, £65
By Pierre Hardy from Gap; 0800 427 789
Photograph: Patrick Small
Key trends: sundresses: Dress
Dress, £45
This print is reminiscent of beautiful old bone china teacups, giving this dress a one-off vintage feel. Style with wooden wedges and bright sunglasses
From asos.com
Photograph: PR
Key trends: sundresses: Dress
Dress, £16
Stand out in a crowd with this hot lipstick-red strapless dress. We think at this price, this dress is a steal
By George at Asda from direct.asda.com
Photograph: PR
Key trends: sundresses: Dress
Dress, £20
We love the smudgy ethnic print and the silhouette of this dress. Perfect for hot summer days and nights. Worn with thong sandals and wooden bangles, you're sure to turn a few heads
From dorothyperkins.co.uk
Photograph: PR
Key trends: sundresses: Dress
Dress, £50
A tulip-shape skirt is both flattering and feminine, and works on all body shapes. Tapered at the waist with this cute belt and mixed with the playful multicoloured print, it creates an elegant summer cocktail dress
By Mathew Williamson from debenhams.com
Photograph: PR
Key trends: sundresses: Dress
Dress, £155
Roll this up, throw it in your hand luggage and wear it all holiday long. You can even handwash it in the sink. What more could you want from a sundress?
By Zimmerman from matchesfashion.com
Photograph: PR
Key trends: sundresses: Dress
Dress, £319
If you are the thrifty sort who likes value for money, but frankly can afford not to be, then this is the dress for you. Wear it now with flat sandals, and when autumn nights creep in, pull on the opaque tights and slip in to round-toe platform heels
By Diane Von Furstenberg from matchesfashion.com
Photograph: PR
Key trends: sundresses: Dress
Dress, £74.99
We think Betty Draper would approve of this little 50s-inspired number. Remember, this must be worn with elegant high heels, a clutch bag and a very demure pose
From feverdesigns.co.uk
Photograph: PR
Key trends: sundresses: Maxidress
Maxidress, £75
If you are planning a budget wedding, this maxi could be the answer to your prayers
From topshop.com
Photograph: PR
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