Designer A-Z 
The week in dresses
By Carla Challis
The shade: Electric Blue
When the Duchess of Cambridge and Blake Lively are both spotted wearing the same shade of blue, you know it’s a colour you’ve got to get on board with. Flattering to every skin tone under the sun, it’s an edgier alternative to tangerine or neon pink and much more wearable – heck, you can even break the cardinal sin of no black and blue with this nifty shade. For a real moment, team with complimentary dove grey or sherbet peach.
Try these true blue babies for yourself:
From left: Ducie Maxi Dress, McQ Alexander McQueen Shirt Dress, Yves Saint Laurent Linen Dress
The shape: Two for one
It’s not quite your regular BOGOF deal you’ll find in your local supermarket, but it’s close. The smartest girls are using their sartorial style to get two for the price of one with a skirt and top combi. If, like Marion Cottilard you like the look of a pencil skirt and top, this is a much easier way to achieve it as you benefit from the clean lines a dress provides whilst creating the illusion of separate pieces. Or make like Fan Bing Bing and choose an overlay dress for a cool, matching look.
Get your two for ones here!:
From left: Roland Mouret Maxi Dress, Carven Sculpted Dress, Schumacher Good Time Dress
The show: Anne Hathaway
This girl doesn’t let a little thing like a necessary pixie crop (which she apparently cried over when being cut) stop her from giving good dress. On the promo trail for her new movie The Dark Knight, Anne Hathaway has chosen a mix of girly yet contemporary gowns, from the Grecian inspired plunging Prabal Gurung to the stunning sixties shimmer Gucci. Our favourite though, by far, is the cute and cool gingham Stella McCartney cut-out – it complements her crop to the bone.
Choose your favourite Anne and have a go for yourself:
From left: Elliot Claire Cream Toned Gown, Richard Nicoll Cashmere Bustier Dress, Marni Cady Dress (just add a supersized necklace)
