This month Georgie Coleridge Cole, editor of SheerLuxe.com , the definitive guide to the finest in online shopping, has selected ten print dresses for the Autumn/Winter season.
Georgie says “The catwalks were awash with prints last spring/summer and this autumn/winter it was no different. Prints are what we all need in our wardrobes to brighten up dark, dull, gloomy days. They are however instantly recognisable so be sure to shop well and don’t cut corners; there’s nothing worse than a cheap print that every other person is wearing. Choose the right print and you’ll be delighted that those in the know, know where it came from… Team with a roll neck and trousers for day or black opaque tights and heels for evening and above all, keep the shape simple.”
1.Issa Magic Jersey Dress, £540 . Issa is fast becoming a firm favourite. This jersey dress that ties at the waist will flatter you in all the right places, and it’s just the dress to carry you from boardroom to cocktail bar in style.
2.Paul & Joe Sister Spontane Silk Dress, £140 . There’s a preconceived idea that prints equal garish. They needn’t be, as this pretty silk floral print dress demonstrates.
3.Milly Shift Dress, £284 . This loose fitting silk print dress with fine pleating at the neckline is bound to be popular. Black and white work well with a touch of colour thrown into the mix, but the print isn’t overwhelming.
4.Calypso Chiffon Wrap Dress, £240 . There’s a preconceived idea that prints equal garish. They needn’t be, as this pretty silk floral print dress demonstrates.
5.Diane Von Furstenberg Morgane Smock Dress, £239 . Purple and magenta are key colours for Autumn/Winter; the pussy bow blouse is a must-have item for the season. Combine the two and you get this delicious smock dress from Diane Von Furstenberg.
6.Pringle 1815 Geometric Print Placket Dress, £250 . If you’ve always thought that prints were for play time, not work time then this print dress from Pringle 1815 proves you wrong. It’s both conservative and on trend at once.
7.Marni Fauve Print Viscose Dress £455 . This is a print to get you noticed. The colours work perfectly together. The result? A funky dress to brighten up anyone’s day.
8.See by Chloe Silk Print Dress, £230 . This print nods to the sixties, the seventies and the noughties; the earthy tones are balanced perfectly with the cute peter pan collar delivering a dress that’s both up to date and timeless.
9.Diane Von Furstenburg Lanii wrap dress, £342 . The queen of the wrap dress never fails to delight. A wide belted sash to accentuate the waist and a sophisticate print in gold and black work to deliver dress that’s perfect for evening.
10.Emilio Pucci Pizzo Print Dress, £600 . Emilio Pucci is the undisputed don of prints, but whilst this wrap dress isn’t as instantly recognisable as usual, it is as instantly desirable.
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