Key fashion trends of the season: Coloured dresses

Dress, £650 and shoes, £320 Nicole Farhi introduced a pop of bold colour in a sculptural silhouette scattered amongst rich floral prints for summer, take inspiration and turn the colour volume up on your summer wardrobe All from nicolefarhi.com Photograph: PR Dress, £230 Clean lines and a bold pillar box red create a modern minimalist look for high summer. Keep this look relaxed with a flat metallic sandal By Vanessa Bruno from matchesfashion.com Photograph: PR Dress, £150 The knot front detail is a great shape for a larger bust. Style with a block colour strappy sandal or keep the look ultra-chic with a tan block heel From whistles.co.uk Photograph: PR Dress, £120 Strike a Hollywood pose in this floor length super glam maxi. Make sure you layer on the baubles From monsoon.com Photograph: PR Dress, £200 A flattering pink shade from fashion favourite, Acne. Wear with silver flat sandals and a smile By Acne from matchesfashion.com Photograph: PR Dress, £225 We love the pop of colour with this sunshine yellow dress, which is perfect for weddings. Wear with a block wedge and and a contrasting clutch bag From reissonline.com Photograph: PR Dress, £17.99 This jersey drape dress wins the best value of the week prize. It also comes in black, and at this price we might buy both From mango.com Photograph: PR Dress, £70 The perfect summer dress, add a splash of green to your summer colour palette. Great for hot summer days or dress it up for cocktails on the terrace. Finish the look with some statement earrings From oasis-stores.com Photograph: PR Dress, £46 Lace looks great in a bright shade. This eye-catching neon orange will add a zing to a summer day From topshop.com Photograph: PR Dress, £50 This skater shaped dress bears more than a passing resemblance to a catwalk version at a fraction of the cost From topshop.com Photograph: PR Dress, £322 We love this lemon chiffon dress, it's perfect for dressy summer events. Keep jewellery minimal and team with black sandals By DVF from matchesfashion.com Photograph: PR