This week Australia held its most popular horse race, the Emirates Melbourne Cup Day. While I am not necessarily a fan of the racing, I do love seeing all the fashion that is on display for an occasion like this. (Check out my Look of the Week Post for my Best Dressed from Melbourne Cup.)

Obviously most of us don't need to go to the full dress-up of a race-day look for Summer.  But the high-end styles from events like these, are filtered down to the high street stores, and I have found some pretty dresses for your Summer Parties. I have matched the dresses with body-shapes so you have some choices for your shape. If you want to find out more about bodyshapes then check out Dress for your shape.

PEAR 
This bodyshape looks great in fit and flare dresses or an A-line skirt with a fitted top tucked in. You want to emphasise your tiny waist. 
Witchery Ruffle Print Dress $179.90, Forever New Lara Lace Prom Dress $169.99, Country Road Lace Panelled Dress $399.00.

INVERTED TRIANGLE
You look great in Peplum style dresses, draped dresses, or gathered waist lines. 
Moochi Crescent Dress $389.99, Trenery Draped Silk Dress $299.00, Country Road Mini Floral Print Dress $199.00.

RECTANGLE
You can just about wear anything, but if you want to create more curves go for pattern, detailing or pleated looks.
Witchery Frill Cold Shoulder Dress $199.90, Karen Millen Striped Midi Dress $375.00, Decjuba Audrey Off Shoulder Dress AU$179.95.

HOURGLASS
You want to draw attention to those curves with dresses that have great tailoring and support.
Karen Millen Floral Print Pencil Dress AU$395.00, Country Road Broderie Tie Front Dress $229.00, ​Esprit Smooth Flowing Jersey Dress AU$119.95.

APPLE
Highlight your legs with Empire Lines and Structured Shift Dresses.
Country Road Broderie Midi Dress $299.00, Witchery Off Shoulder Lace Dress $199.90, French Connection Serpent Sequin Dress $289.90.

The Spring/Summer transition can be a tricky one. We spend a lot of our time taking layers on and off as the weather moves from breezy days to summer sunshine. To help you navigate this period I have hunted down the best Jackets for this season.

This Spring/Summer there seem to be a few trends to look out for in Jackets;

• Softer tones - think grays, cream, white or pastels.
• The Bomber - its still here, and if you bought one in Autumn I'm sure you can make it work for Spring.
• The Denim Jacket - always a Summer essential, but look for different styles, embroidery, and badges.
• ​The Blazer - if you want a smarter look, but not corporate, then opt for a linen blazers.

MUTED TONES
Decjuba Eduardo PU Front Jacket AU$139.95, Trenery Jacquard Stripe Jacket $229.00, Max Collarless Crop Jacket $149.99.
Glassons Cropped Biker Jacket $79.99, Decjuba Palermo Bonded Biker Jacket AU$139.95, ​Trenery Yarn Dyed Relaxed Jacket $229.00.

BOMBERS
Glassons Classic Bomber Jacket $59.99, Kate Sylvester Tiled Bomber $289.00, Forever New Mary Bird Bomber Jacket AU129.99.
Portmans The Belle Bomber AU$99.95, ​Cotton On Tovi Bomber $49.95.

DENIM JACKETS
​Forever New Layton Embroidered Jacket AU$99.99, Esprit Cotton Collarless Denim Jacket AU$99.95, Max Western Denim Jacket $119.99, Just Jeans Amaze Zip Biker Jacket AU$99.95, ​Cotton On One of a Kind Denim Jacket $69.95.

BLAZERS
Forever New Libby Blazer AU$99.99, Witchery Structured Linen Blazer $229.90.
Witchery Rigid Linen Blazer $229.90, Ezibuy Emerge Blazer $89.99.

To add an edge to on trend blush tones throw on a dark wash denim Jacket with this pretty maxi dress.
​Max Western Denim Jacket $119.99, Country Road Print Wrap Dress $279.00, Witchery Charm Double Earring $44.90, Witchery Tony Bag $299.90, Country Road Donna Lace Up Sandal $159.00, Witchery Tassel Crystal Bracelet $34.90​.

For a casual day out team the Decjuba Biker with a Camo Tee, nude tone Adidas and a metallic backpack.
​​Decjuba Palermo Bonded Biker Jacket AU$139.95, Trenery Ink Slim Cropped Jeans $149.00, ASOS Longline Camo Print Mesh T-shirt $48.75, Adidas Gazelle Shoe $140.00, ASOS New Look Mini Leather Backpack $85.28.

You may have noticed that this spring/Summer is all about the shoulders! Off-the-shoulder looks have been in the shops since July and they are not going away. I have picked some of the best styles from some of my favourite shops, and styled a couple of looks for you too.

Country Road
​Exposed Shoulder Top $109.00, Lace Panelled Dress $399.00, Tie Waist Smock $179.00, Ruffle Bandeau Shirt $139.00.

DECJUBA
Seattle Off Shoulder Jumpsuit AU$119.95, Dominca Off Shoulder Dress AU$99.95, Bell Off Shoulder Top Navy AU$89.95, Majorca Off The Shoulder Top AU$79.95.

Forever New
​Aria Cold Shoulder Maxi $149.99, Sarah One Shoulder Printed Blouse AU$69.99, Miriam White Tie Cold Shoulder Blouse AU$69.99, Vienna Off Shoulder Stripe Tie Top AU$69.99.

Glassons
​Off Shoulder White Blouse $29.99, Off Shoulder Floral Blouse $29.99, Off Shoulder Midi Dress $49.99, Stripe Bardot Dress $49.99.

Seed Heritage
​Tiered Culotte Jumpsuit $169.90, Off Shoulder Stripe Top $59.90, Cold Shoulder Foil Spot Tee $59.90, Off Shoulder Monochrome Dress $89.90, Belted Off Shoulder Dress $159.90.

Witchery
​Cold Shoulder Lyocell Shift $159.90, One Shoulder Dress $169.90, Brush Stroke Cold Shoulder Top $109.90, Sheer Insert Open Top $109.90.

For an easy daytime look team an off the shoulder top with on trend ripped jeans and sandals. Add a pop of colour to break the neutral tones with a gorgeous blue bag.
Majorca Off The Shoulder Top AU$79.95, Seed Heritage Raffia Fedora $69.90, Witchery Caden Sandal $149.90, Decjuba Portsea Boyfriend Jean AU$109.95, Seed Heritage Long Suede Choker $34.90, Redcurrant Saben Cornflower Blue Quinn Bag $489.00. For more colourful accessories check out Accessories.

For a simple but classy evening look why not try a black one shoulder maxi with a statement choker and embellished sandals.
​Redcurrant Wide Gold Pharaoh Necklace $29.90, Witchery One Shoulder Dress $169.90, Merchant 1948 Elton Casual Sandal $179.90, Portmans Maxine Gold Trim Clutch AU$49.95​.