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Frocks rock

Indulge in fashion's frock transition when whimsical romanticism meets sexy futurism!

This summer, if there is one garment you have to buy, it's a dress! Dresses of all shapes and styles are big this season, and the best news? There's a style to suit every body shape and size. Try on the various styles and see which best fits your lifestyle. Our favourites this season include:

The empire line, short or long, is flattering to most figures and great for evening and formal events. Choose fabrics that fall softly over the body, flattering and not accentuating curves. Satin and silks work well here.

The mini dress is back! If you've got great legs, wear this alone, or if you're more conservative about baring all, wear it over a pair of leggings. The mini is great for the girls' night out or a hot date! Try shapes such as boob tube or halter neck for fun nights out, or a more corporate work shift dress for day.

The shirt dress is a must! This is perfect for the office, a formal function or a family picnic, depending on the colour and fabric. Choose yours in cotton knit or Lycra if you want to show off your figure, or for a more flattering fabric for larger body shapes, opt for cotton or linen. Be bold with colour or go for statement black.

The shirt dress looks great at knee-length and can be worn alone with heels for maximum elegance, or to be a little more casual and trendy, wear it over jeans or leggings.

The baby-doll dress. Aaaah the baby-doll dress! This is any fashion diva's must-have for summer. Wear it super-short over leggings or a little longer as a stand-alone piece. Opt for lace and other sheer fabrics, or if you're not heading for the tropics, go for silk. The baby-doll frock can be worn over leggings, or if you're brave and have gorgeous legs, wear it alone! With this style, colours abound! White is big and black is the perennial favourite among women worldwide. But if you're brave, go for bold prints in bright colours – citrus and cerise shades are the best – or monochrome black and white for a classic look.

Belted dresses – whether your dress came with one or not, try a belt with your frock and you'll add some seasonal spice to your look. Even with your evening dresses, wear yours belted at the waist and you'll accentuate your womanly curves, a la Beyoncé!

Dresses in softer fabrics work best for belts as they hug the body and don't add bulk to areas you want to be flatter. No matter what length, colour or style you opt for, all that counts is that you wear a frock this summer!

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