The Little Black Dress
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Every woman needs a little black dress in her wardrobe because it truly can get you through pretty much any occasion. From dinner dates to impromptu events, you'll fall back on it time and time again.
The Little Black Dress
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Opt for something fairly simple and not too trend-led so that you can keep it in your wardrobe season after season. This one-shouldered offering from Prada will become your sartorial best friend. Prada Silk Dress, £1,570.
The Shirt Dress
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Whether for work or the weekend, the humble shirt dress is a classic piece that is unlikely to ever go out of style.
The Shirt Dress
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Dress it up with block-heeled sandals or court shoes and wear with crisp white trainers for an off-duty outing. & Other Stories Cotton Dress, £65.
The Work Dress
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While you probably have multiple office-appropriate frocks in your wardrobe, it's important to have one special dress that is extra-smart and fills you with confidence. Save it for those particularly important meetings or job interviews.
The Work Dress
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Layer up with a shirt or poloneck during the winter or wear alone in the warmer months. Rick Owens Linen Dress, £740.
The Knitted Dress
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The underrated knitted dress can be one of the most useful pieces in a winter wardrobe. Great for those days when you really just want to be under the duvet but are forced to brace the cold and, as proven by Sienna Miller, they have the potential to look incredibly chic.
The Knitted Dress
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We love the girly ruffles on this elegant frock. Esteban Cortázar knitted dress, £1000.
The Date-Night Dress
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A dress that can truly transform your confidence is a must-have for every woman. Whether it's a revealing vinyl dress á la Bella Hadid or something more demure, have one in your arsenal that makes you feel your most desirable - and slip it on for those important romantic outings.
The Date-Night Dress
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You couldn't fail to make a jaw-dropping entrance in this black mini-dress from Saint Laurent. Saint Laurent Velvet Dress, £1,710
The Black-Tie Dress
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We all do it: get an invitation for a fancy affair and head into panic-mode, frantically trying to find something that will match the dress code. We recommend investing in a black-tie-appropriate gown before you know you need it. One that you can turn to again and again.
The Black-Tie Dress
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Do gowns get any more glamorous than this? Roland Mouret Lamé dress, £2,895
The Wear-To-Any-Wedding Dress
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The Wear-To-Any-Wedding Dress
In a similar vein to the black-tie conundrum, a wedding invitation can send even the most together woman into a sartorial tizzy. Obviously the dream is to buy a dress that can see you through spring, summer and winter weddings with ease. This means choosing something classic and versatile that can be accessorised in many different ways.
The Wear-To-Any-Wedding Dress
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The Wear-To-Any-Wedding Dress
You'll be able to pull out this chic navy dress again and again if you are clever with your accessories. The Vampire's Wife silk dress, £700
The Flirty Floral Dress
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There are few feelings better than the arrival of spring and the perfect floral frock is the epitome of this. Buy one now and you'll wear it year after year.
The Flirty Floral Dress
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And as Margot Robbie proves, no one does florals better than Gucci. Gucci silk dress, £1,540
The Made-For-Layering Dress
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The Made-For-Layering Dress
Be it a pinafore, dungaree or shift dress, invest in a frock that is perfect for layering up. With the ability to pair with T-shirts, shirts, polo necks and more, it can make one dress feel like 10.
The Made-For-Layering Dress
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The Made-For-Layering Dress
Swap boots, thick tights and a cashmere jumper with sandals and a simple white tee when the warmer months arrive. Mango Pinafore Dress, £35.99
The Strappy Summer Dress
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Every woman should have a frock in their closet that they dream of wearing all winter long. Therefore, the simple strappy summer dress is a must.
The Strappy Summer Dress
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Anyone would be sad to pack this away at the end of September. Victoria Beckham silk dress, £1,495
