A wardrobe essential with a luxury feel, every woman needs at least one silk dress. Whether it's for work, weddings or your downtime weekend style, a silk dress can be everything from girly and glamorous to simple and sleek.

The silk dress - elegant and effortless

The camisole slip silk dress is a big hit on the catwalks right now. Lacy lingerie inspired styles follow trends for underwear as outerwear, and their delicate femininity is really versatile. Grunge the look up with biker boots and a chunky oversized cardi, or go for simple prettiness with a camisole silk dress worn with a tailored drapey jacket and sandals. Iconic wrap dresses are a beautifully flattering style for every body shape, and in printed silks they're an effortless piece for anytime - just dress up with heels and long pendant necklaces to draw the eye, or wear knee high flat boots and a cardigan for easy everyday style.

The obvious choice for occasions - the silk dress

A heavy satin silk dress in a fitted bandeau shape is a gorgeous choice for wedding guest dressing - opt for styles with bold and bright floral prints for summer weddings, or darker metallic jackets to wow at winter celebrations. For prom, skater and full skirted styles of silk dress are the classic choice for many fashionistas at their big event. Go super glam with a midi length bandeau silk dress with a full skirt for an ode to fifties fashion style, and pair it with a slick up-do, an embellished clutch bag and sparking statement jewellery.