The Perfect 10: Cocktail dresses
If you're already bored of the black, grey and now camel tones trudging up and down every high street, you're in need of some serious colour therapy. This green tasselled dress by Emilio Pucci might be just the tonic.
Strapless fringed silk dress, £2920, Emilio Pucci
The Perfect 10: Cocktail dresses
Versatility is key with this metallic knit dress by Vivienne Westwood's Anglomania line. Brave the cold and wear it with bare legs, sky scraper heels and a little black clutch, or add some edge with a pair of second skin leather treggings and studded shoe booties.
Twister Elephant metallic-knit dress, £280, Vivienne Westwood Anglomania
The Perfect 10: Cocktail dresses
For a more casual shindig, this Lipsy dress works a treat with its top half, draping, form-fitting skirt and buttonhole detail on the back.
Two in One Face Print Dress, £35, Lipsy
The Perfect 10: Cocktail dresses
This dress, with its asymmetric hem, is from boutique du jour My Sugarland. Short and sweet, it's both sexy and whimsical.
Fin Organic Bamboo Asymmetric Dress, £214, My Sugarland
The Perfect 10: Cocktail dresses
If it's an edgy, yet girly look your after, this TopShop dress is great with it's leather halter and flowing fabric.
Leather Halter Strap Dress, £50, TopShop
The Perfect 10: Cocktail dresses
Asymmetric tailoring continues to pack a strong sartorial punch for Autumn. We love this painterly Matthew Williamson dress for both it's dramatic print and cinched in waist.
One-Shoulder Printed Silk Dress, £895, Matthew Williamson
The Perfect 10: Cocktail dresses
We love finding pieces that can transition from day to night. Take this jigsaw frock, for example. You can team it with kitten heals and a blazer for the office and then bare your shoulders for an after-work get together.
Cotton Twisted Knot Dress, £98, Jigsaw
The Perfect 10: Cocktail dresses
This white number is from the La Redoute collaboration with French design house Azzaro, which is known for its sumptuous eveningwear. Think simple, sexy and elegant.
Jewelled Dress with Diamante Belt, £119, Azzaro at La Redoute
The Perfect 10: Cocktail dresses
Underwear as outerwear is still a trend to follow, and next's French Boudoir collection hits all the right notes. Our favorite is this black satin and lace halter.
Black Satin and Lace Halter Dress, £50, Next
The Perfect 10: Cocktail dresses
We've saved the best until last. Nothing beats the chic sophistication of an Yves Saint Laurent cocktail dress. This silk satin wrap dress is a showstopper.
Silk-satin wrap-style dress, £1,705, Yves Saint Laurent