Experiment with textures, lace and elegant prints for the party season ahead, says Jane Ramsay

‘Pretty and perfect for the party season – it’s easy if you wear the dress, rather than the dress wearing you. For petite ladies - keep to one or two colours and simple styling. For taller girls – let prints take centre stage and don’t be afraid of colour. The little black dress has its place but so do patterns, prints and sassy shades.’ Hilary Haresign, Snooty Frox

Stockists

Barkers

Northallerton 01609 772303

barkers-northallerton.co.uk

Fenn Wright Manson

fennwrightmanson.com

House of Fraser

houseoffraser.co.uk

Jaeger

0845 0510063

jaeger.co.uk

John Lewis

Sheffield 01142 768511

johnlewis.com

Snooty Frox

Harrogate 01423 815320

snootyfrox.co.uk

Sugarbird Boutique

Beverley 01482 869993

sugarbirdboutique.co.uk

Walk In Style

Saltaire 01274 580964

walkinstyle.co.uk

Wilbur & Gussie

wilburandgussie.com