10 best party dresses

Think ahead to summer with this floral fancy that's ideal for a garden party. Pair with peep toes and a clutch to transform it into party wear for the evening.

Multi-colour floral print dress, £57 (sizes 8-18), littlewoods.com

Be bang on trend with this stylish cobalt blue dress. Wear it with a belt and pumps for an office-to-evening look.

Cobalt blue dress, £150 (sizes 8-18), Mary Portas at houseoffraser.co.uk

Wear this dress with layers of silver jewellery by day and add heels to take it into night.

Ditsy print silk dress, £199 (sizes 6-16), jaeger.co.uk

This pretty coral pink dress can be dressed down with silver pumps and pearl accessories during the day with a quick change into heels for an elegant evening outfit.

Pink pleated dress, £145 (sizes 6-18), coast-stores.com

Patent pumps and a leather jacket would make this a great day outfit. Swap for bare legs and black heels for a party look.

Noir orchid print dress, £50 (sizes 8-16), wallis.co.uk

We love this dress for a beachy look. Pair it with flat sandals during the summer months or dress it up with heels and drop earrings for a special event at any time of the year.

Stylish cowl neck dress, £60.50 (sizes 12-32), Coleen Nolan for marisota.co.uk

Look lovely in lace, day or night, with this gem-toned gown. Add sandals for a pretty day look or statement jewellery to smarten it up.

Lace and chiffon maxi dress, £79 (sizes 8-18), Teatro at very.co.uk

This touchable, soft velour dress would look fabulous with sparkly accessories, black opaques and an oversized bag.

Sparkle velour animal print dress, £24 (sizes 12-24), bonmarche.co.uk

The block colour panelling on this dress works to knock inches off your waistline. Wear with pumps and a cardigan day-to-day, or add black heels and accessories for a classy evening out.

Button panel burgundy dress, £25 (sizes 8-18), matalan.co.uk

Be bold by teaming this bright orange shift with gold jewellery for a shimmering party look, or wear it with tan boots for a smart daytime alternative.

Orange flannel dress, £65 (sizes 8-18), next.co.uk