This season, the collections are more thrilling than ever. We bring you the best floaty dresses, off-the-shoulder tops and flirty skirts. You'll be spoilt for choice with bold splashes of colour, wild prints, dazzling traveller touchers and the sexy new trouser shapes. We've done the search, so you can do the shop.

Traveller

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Accesorise with fringed or tie-dye scarves to create an ethnic turban headpiece, and make your own recycled jewellery using rope, wooden beads and seashells.

Boudoir

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Try layering with a contrasting oversized boyfriend cardigan. Opt for sheer pastel-coloured ankle or knee socks and stockings from www.mytights.com to complete the look

Tapered trousers

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Work towards a point of thinness:emphasise your waist, or show off your ankles. Ditch your flats in favour of strappy sandals with a fine, elegant heel.

Denim

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Team distressed or sontewashed denim with a sheer white organza shirt and fine knits. Or accessorise with Gap's gladiator sandals and a Mulberry Bayswater bag

Asymmetric

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Keep the décolletage blemish-free with Mac Face and Body Foundation. The Smart Bra (£29 from www.lasenza.co.uk) has detechable straps that can be made in an asymmetric shape.

Swish skirts

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Keep your silhouette slim up top and wear a body or a blouse that tucks into the skirt. If you want to emphasise your waist, add a wide, waspie belt for 1950s hour-glass glamour.

Paintwork

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Aim for an uncluttered silhouette and go neutral on the accessories. Kepp hair and make-up to a minimum. For true art-house chic, add a pair of Ray-Ban Wayfarers.

Floaty

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Seamless bras and knickers are the name of the game. Visit www.everythingunderthedress.com for a great selection of barely there pieces - and always go for nude

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