Q I am really hankering after a boater hat. I’m sure one of the designers used them on the catwalk, but as yet I haven’t found them on the high street. Are there any moderately priced versions available?

A It was Marc Jacobs who sent his models down the catwalk wearing Mary Poppins-style boaters (pictured, £250). And, sure enough, the high street has followed suit. Topshop's delightful, slightly squishy boater (£20) is a perfect take on the trend and comes in three colours.

Q I am getting married in a church in Rome in September and the dress code is conservative, with shoulders covered. Ideally, I would wear a knee-length dress that shows quite a lot of arm. So what can I wear to cover up?

A For a wedding dress that fulfils the church’s dress code as well as your criteria, something like Alberta Ferretti’s baby-doll dress from Browns Bride (£810; brownsfashion.com) is your best bet. However, for the best of both worlds, go for a dress and cover-up. Paul & Joe’s cream Sancerr dress (£420; my-wardrobe.com) shows off your shoulders without being slutty. For the church, try a white tuxedo jacket — it worked for Bianca Jagger. Or this kimono-style jacket from New Look (pictured, £30) is a steal.

Q I am a 16-year-old girl looking for a party dress I can wear either day or night in August. I am a size 10/12 and my budget is £60.

A The good news is that the high street comes into its own on the dress front this summer. For something that works both day and night, an asymmetric style is a great bet. Wear this purple Miss Selfridge dress (pictured, £32) with a cardigan and sandals during the day, and dress it up with heels at night. Alternatively, this strapless number from New Look (pictured, £30) in a brilliant red will look great with a denim jacket or blazer.

FASHION NEWS

Sweet surfing

The stylist Zoe Lem’s London boutique is known as a brilliant spot for quirky and vintage finds. And you no longer have to trek to Islington for her picks. She’s now selling online, at mysugarland.co.uk, where you can shop by designer, vintage, or even by look — just as if you’ve sifted through the shelves yourself.

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