1 The statement dress
A good statement dress is a closet must-have, no matter your style. Opt for a floral print if you’re a girly-girl or an abstract print for a more mod look. This is the dress you pull out on the day you need to feel powerful… stand back world!

2 The swing dress
Hoorah for the return of the swing dress! Dresses come in so many different styles but this one is undoubtedly the most flattering. Having a ‘fat day’? Say hello to your new BFF.

3 The office-ready dress
Yes, your LBD will always stand you good stead at the office but sometimes it’s good to mix it up a little bit. Look for bold colours and strong patterns but keep it professional by limiting the amount of skin and cleavage you show.

4 The classic LBD
Every woman needs a stylish LBD – no surprise here, right? You might think we’ve moved passed this staple in the year 2014 but the little black dress still works for just about every occasion… Thanks to all our mothers for ingraining this in us from such a young age!

5 The go-to formal dress
Keeping a well-fitted formal dress on hand is a must for all us busy women. You aren’t always guaranteed ample time to go dress hunting before a big occasion but keeping a handy go-to frock in your wardrobe will make getting invited to these events so much more fun. Next time you spot a goodie in store buy it! – Even if you don’t have a specific occasion to wear it to just yet… chances are, something is around the corner.

Words: Sinead Martin
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