The white stuff

Forget the LBD, this season it's all about the LWD, or Little White Dress. As collections focus in on all things pretty, a short white sun dress is a must-have item for spring/summer, with designers such as Yves Saint Laurent, Versace and Gucci among the many to show their take on the classic piece.

I'm of the persuasion that if you're going to do something, you may as well go all out, which is why Chanel's collection of ultra-feminine prairie-style LWDs are my favourite of the season. Lagerfeld's tongue-in-cheek 'roll in the hay' themed show framed the collection perfectly and showed us that we must accessorise the trend with wooden wedges and flowers in our hair.

Of course, few of us are lucky enough to be able to snap up a 'darling piece of Chanel', so here are three more affordable gems from the high-street.

Topshop, £45
New Look, £28
Lipsy, £50