KATE SPADE (New York) Gingham Wrap Dress

Ruffled and feminine without the fuss — this Kate Spade New York wrap-dress in cheerful gingham easily takes you from weekend brunches with the girls to a special date. Complete the look with bare legs and tonal shoes, or keep your look contemporary with colour-pop heels.

(RRP US$398)

The gingham trend has popped up around the 2013 runways.

The magnificent Miuccia Prada is even making gingham for Autumn 2013.

REBECCA TAYLOR (New York) Floral Faux-Wrap Dress

This garden-print faux-wrap frock from New York-based Rebecca Taylor is trimmed with a contrasting blossom print at the sleeves.
Pick out your favourite shade on the dress with colour-bright shoes, jewellery, and a flower in your hair -- you’ll inspire others to embrace the scenery with your energetic grace :-)
(RRP US$345)

Hidden Gem: PAUL & JOE SISTER (Paris) Printed Wrap Dress

Today's 'hidden gem': Delightful little acorns adorn this sweet dress from Parisian label Paul & Joe Sister. The bright and beautiful colours give you a fun, flirty sense of style, while the wrap silhouette gently flatters your figure. Go from office to after-fives in a jacket, pumps, and a gold locket necklace.
(RRP £260 / €270)

VANESSA BRUNO Wrap Dress

There is something about Vanessa Bruno and her invincible French flair that always makes us want to sit at the terrace of a sidewalk cafe, sip on a Perrier while watching passers-by, and give everyone double kisses.
This classy, timeless silk wrap dress is the latest to pique our longing.
Wear it with black (or nude... or any other colour!) heels and delicate gold earrings for feminine day-to-night style.
(RRP US$685)