This brilliant dress by Diane von Furstenberg straddles sexiness and elegance with ease. Its stretchy fabrication means that it travels well and the gives it a leisurely appeal when paired with appropriate accessories. Shown here with a Missoni scarf, Chloé shoes, Kenneth Jay Lane bangles and a Bottega Veneta bag.

Chocolate cotton knit tube dress. Diane von Furstenberg dress has scoop neck, cap sleeves, an extra wide empire line waistband, a panelled body, a side zip to fasten and a box pleat at rear hem. 71% cotton, 24% polyamide, 5% elastane. Dry clean. US sizing.