Key trends of the season: Statement dresses

Dress and shoes both Balenciaga from a selection at Selfridges (0800 123 400)


Photographer: Jason Hetherington
Fashion Editors: Jo Jones and Helen Seamons
Hair and Make-up: Juliana Sergot
Fashion Assistant: Melanie Wilkinson
Model: Anna S at Union Photograph: guardian.co.uk

This wrap dress would be great on any shape, and its fairtrade too! Brush print dress, £55, People Tree, peopletree.co.uk Photograph: Simon Taylor

Go for a vintage feel with this dress from Joy. Layer up some gold jewellery and you'll be good to go. Chiffon dress, £55, Joy, joythestore.com Photograph: guardian.co.uk

Get ready for the prom in this puffball skirt statement dress. Patterned dress, £60, Monsoon, monsoon.co.uk Photograph: PR

This dress has everything. Shoulder detail...check. Statement print...check. Chic french shape...check. Affordable price...check. We love it. Pleat sleeve dress, £35, Miss Selfridge, missselfridge.com Photograph: PR

We love the simple shape and high energy print on this dress. Long sleeve dress, £70, Oasis, oasis-stores.com Photograph: PR

Is it Balenciaga... no its New Look! Print dress, £50, New Look, newlook.co.uk Photograph: PR

Layer a tee under this sleeveless dress for a warmer daytime look. We love the big pocket detailing. Navy and beige dress, £28, asos.com Photograph: PR

Matthew Williamson at a snip of the designer price tag. The flattering cocoon shape is perfect for the festive season. Starburst dress, £60, Butterfly by Matthew Williamson at Debenhams, debenhams.com Photograph: PR

This truly is a statement dress. We love the watercolour pansy print. Dress, £15, Primark, primark.co.uk Photograph: PR