Whether you want to dress up in a light lace day dress or dress down with lovely lace details on shrugs, tops and tunics, when it comes to this look, lace is more.

If dressing up for an evening out, treat yourself to the luxury of an elegant lace detail dress or if you just want to look simply stylish choose a long tunic top with a delicate lace trim.

However you wear it, don’t miss out on the season’s key fashion trend.

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When picking out occasion dresses for events like weddings, there are some simple “dos” and “don’ts” that will ensure you make a statement without overdoing it.

Of course, summer weddings will probably involve a lot of out-door time, so it’s important to choose something you can look brilliant in, whilst keeping cool.

It’s also worth not going for anything too formal – depending on the invite – and perhaps choosing something you can layer so you can take off, or put on, a top if the temperature changes.

Floral colours are massively trendy this year, and it’s important to avoid wearing all white, or black, for a wedding. Going for something with floral print, or in flowery colours, is always a safe bet.

Don’t pluck out a long gown unless the wedding is likely to run into the evening, and make sure you pick out a hat that will allow you to see the bride, whilst stopping the sun getting in your eyes.

Obviously, white is a no-no: it’s a colour reserved exclusively for the bride on her big day. Heavy make-up, fancy tights or hosiery and exposing too much flesh should be avoided too.

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Their previous incarnation focussed around combat pants but with the 70s style revival this summer, tailored, wide trousers are proving to be a popular look for women’s clothing – whether you’re aiming for a floaty office look or looking for something relaxed for a holiday.

Wide-leg trousers look great with a masculine look – pair with a jacket for a striking silhouette.

For holidays, patterned or coloured palazzo pants can be a great addition – with soft, floating fabric and plenty of airspace to keep you cool abroad.

Wide-fitting jeans are perhaps one to avoid – these often end up looking baggy and slouchy without any hint of style.

But you can try mixing wide-leg trousers with an array of clothes for every effect from evening wear to casual.

Donning a pair of heels will give your legs and bottom a great shape in wide-leg trousers, accentuating your waist and hips. Flats are great for a more masculine look – add wide-leg trousers to a fitted trouser suit to look strong and stylish.

A flowing shirt or blouse can look stunning with wide trousers – but get a great belt to pinch any billowing material in to your waist.

To really get the 70s look, dust off some platforms or big wedges, and go for colourful accessories to look playful, fun and flirty.

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Anyone over 25 would probably forgiven for not investing in any of this season’s high street trends, such as hotpants, short-suits and neon beachwear.

But the high-fashion shows for autumn/winter 2011-12 have unveiled a great look that’s absolutely perfect for over 50s women’s clothing: matching tunics with trousers.

Tunics are eye-catching, stylish and best of all, give your body a great shape through loose, flowing material. Rather than hugging your figure – and perhaps showing off the bits you’d rather not show off – tunics provide a great figure with little effort.

Whilst many high-fashion styles have featured off-the-shoulder looks with choker fasteners around the neck, t-shirt style tunics will work just as well.

Match with a pair of loose, floaty trousers and don’t worry about how the clothing hangs – it is supposed to.

Chic black tunics and trousers could be a great formal outfit or occasional dress, or spice it up with something bold, colourful and patterned to really put a statement to your style.

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Already, catwalks are beginning to fill up with the biggest and best trends for the coming season.

And whilst two predicted trends – hark-backs to the 1940s and androgynous suits – may be too much for the older generation, one particular autumn/winter staple will be a cracking addition to any wardrobe.

Jewel tones, or jewel colours, will be big this season in a huge way. Think emerald, jade, ruby and sapphire. Think silks, shawls and accessories.

Jewel tones are rich and enticing. Best of all, they’re really flattering – especially if you’ve got a post-summer tan.

Amethyst purple has such a rich glow it’s hard not to look great, and jewel tones aren’t about creating a striking look – it’s about the right depth of colour.

Sparkly jewel outfits are okay, but for something truly demure and flattering, go for something deep, rich and eye-catching, whether it’s a handbag, pair of shoes, or a silky dress for that special occasion.

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The research, by an online retail company, found many bosses disliked plunging necklines, and said cleavage was an office no-no.

Dressing down was given a dressing down by company managers, whilst those who dressed up too much were criticised, too.

Women who dress to impress, without going over the top, are likely to meet bosses’ sartorial expectations, the survey found.

Bosses responding to the survey highlighted the ten worst office clothing faux pas.

They included showing too much cleavage, wearing clothing that had holes or was frayed, wearing slipperboots by UGG, denim jeans,  facial piercings, underwear on show, fake tan and “orange faces”, over-the-top stilettos, brash jewellery, and wedge shoes.

Unsurprisingly, female bosses were particularly critical of cleavage. 60% said daring necklines were the worst fashion crime in their office.

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For women who experienced the 70s the first time around, there may still be some choice items leftover in your wardrobe.

There’s plenty of modern, new 70s-themed styles to go for, too.

But either way, it’s worth thinking about how to pull off the look without seeming like you got stuck in the decade of disco.

Jeans and trousers with a wide fit are a great place to start – get the waist properly tailored and they will flatter your figure immensely.

For larger sizes, go for un-waisted, flowing trousers – maybe in linen – to keep cool and give yourself a great figure.

White and lace are big too, so try combining long, flowing dresses with lacy details, and go for 70s accessories, like flowers and bright colours.

With animal print and colour blocking both very much in fashion, you can afford to experiment a bit to get the perfect mix for you.

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The research, by an online retailer, found more than 85% of women over 50 spent £1,500 on holiday clothes – whilst the cost of an average trip abroad is just £677 per person.

More than 50% of women took more than ten different outfits away with them, with 96% taking at least five pairs of shoes.

Around 91% said they took five different handbags with them on holiday.

Not surprisingly, 65% said they didn’t even wear half the clothes they took on holiday, with 72% saying they over-packed.

Taking so many clothes on holiday is a waste of time and effort, especially if you don’t end up wearing half of them. Picking the right items, which can be mix and matched, is essential for ‘good’ packing.

Linen is a great holiday materials, is light and cool and easy to pack. Taking one daytime and one evening dress should do the trick, along with a couple of cardigans, tops and t-shirts, and try to stick to three handbags and three pairs of shoes – sandals, flip-flops and something classy for the evenings should suffice.

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Whilst many may wish they could still pull on a teeny mini and go out in public, the fact is, many young women try to avoid them too, at the moment.

They enjoyed something of a resurgence a few years ago, but this summer’s style has emphasised short shorts over micro skirts.

For older and plus-size women’s clothing, though, midi is the new mini.

There are ways you can dress that will get as many admiring stares as a pair of pins in a miniskirt, but without having to resort to baring your legs up to your hips.

Mid-length skirts are ideal for showing off your calves and ankles – they are slimming, help shape your figure and go great with wedges or heels.

The same applies for coats – jackets which end just below the waist look great, flatter your figure and stop your legs looking short and dumpy like longer jackets can.

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Plus, practically, allows you to prepare for whatever the changeable British weather decides to throw your way.

There’s a lot you can do with women’s clothing to tailor fashions and designs to your figure and taste.

Start with a linen shirt, and pop enough buttons to show off a great t-shirt, tank-top or bikini top underneath. This looks stylish and relaxed, is practical as you can whip the shirt on or off as necessary, and can be worn at the beach, or for a night out.

Shawls and scarves are a great way to get warm quickly if the sun disappears, whilst providing a dash of colour, an air of style, and help to draw attention to your face.

Leggings under skirts or shorts can be hit and miss, but with the right colours, and right top, this can be a great way to look relaxed and summery whilst staying warm. It’s also great if you’re not massively confident about bearing your legs – just don’t go for neon tights or you’ll end up attracting attention to all the wrong places.

Wearing polo shirts, vests or t-shirts over long-sleeved tops was a staple of grunge fashion in the 1990s, and it hasn’t gone off-trend since. Mainly because it’s so simple and practical to achieve, and can be a great way to accentuate your figure.

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