Are you and your best girls slight fashion junkies? Every best friend fears the worst when they’re asked to be bridesmaid, and we’ve all seen at least one dress that resembles a meringue, but if you want to treat your fashion forward friends then a designer dress will have them grinning.

This strapless dress from Diane von Furstenberg is by no means conventional in colour, but for a summer wedding it could make a fantastic colour statement. Right on trend with this summer’s designer frocks in bright colour palettes, this bright orange designer lovely is not for the faint of heart but is a definite yes for brave and sassy young ladies. Get it from Matches Fashion for £290.

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