Emma Watson in her Jason Wu peplum dress

Emma Watson in her Jason Wu peplum dress

We're constantly bombarded with new trends, fashions and styles - so we thought we'd help to break it down for you. 

Here we have the dress shapes that you'll see everywhere this season. 

Whilst there may be plenty more to choose from, these five are the hottest styles right now. 

Pick one that suits your shape best and style it suit you individually. 

1. Peplum

Peplums are huge right now. Blake Lively, Emma Watson and Miranda Kerr are all avid fans. 

These suit most shapes as they create curves on boyish figures and help to disguise lumps and bumps too. 

Coral peplum dress

This coral dress is perfect for summer. The colour will only enhance any tan you might have and will leave you glowing. 

Choose neautral colours like tan, nude or brown to really make the dress stand out. 

Available from Dorothy Perkins, £30. 

2. Skater 

Skater dresses are perfect to throw on any day for most occasions. 

Wear with sandals and a denim jacket during the day. Then dress it up for a night out with wedges and glamorous jewellery. 

Carline Cut Out Back Skater Dress

This wine coloured skater dress may look very simple, but with a cut-out detail on the back it is far from boring. 

Wear hair up to show off the stunning detail. 

Available from Missguided, £25.99. 

3. Shift 

Shift dresses are a simple shape that never dates. 

Pick classic colours that you'll wear for years. 

These look great with tights too so they'll be worn all-year round. 

Mocha colourblock shift dress

This simple colour-block dress is the perfect example. Wear with gold sandals throughout summer, then a pair of patterned tights and a chunky cardy in the winter months. 

Available from Dorothy Perkins, reduced to £12 from £27. Get it quick!

4. Midi

Midi dresses can be difficult to wear, especially if you're short. 

Heels are your must have accessory with this dress as they'll help to elongate the legs. 

Diana Vickers Jersey Retro Midi Dress, Red

This midi dress has the perfect retro feel to it. 

Style with your hair in a bouffant and a pair of super-high platform heels. 

Available from Very, £49. 

5. Maxi 

Maxi dresses are another style that can be worn all year. 

Wear with sandals for a laidback boho vibe during the summer and then pair with chunky boots or Converse in the colder/wetter months. 

Ted Baker - TERAPIN - Jersey maxi dress

This Ted Baker dress is perfect for a summer event like a party or wedding. 

Pair it with a pair of wedges to give you some extra height and they'll be more comfortable than heels. 

Available from Ted Baker, £99. 

Which shape are you going to try?

Femalefirst Taryn Davies


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