Helen Skelton is taking a summer break from hosting BBC's Morning Live show, and she certainly went out on a high, style-wise.
She saved her best outfit for last, choosing this Jaeger Maxi Column Dress in an eye-catching tangerine colour. It features a mesh V-neck panel, a scoop back and a drop waist silhouette, leading to a flowy mesh maxi skirt. The colour is absolutely stunning on Helen, and I love how the padded shoulders help create an hourglass silhouette.
The dress is available from British clothing brand M&S, and shoppers seem to agree it's spot on for a big occasion. One wrote: "Fab dress, fits like a glove, beautiful colour and fabric. Very happy, looking forward to wearing it to a wedding."
Another reviewer added: 'Great dress. Unusual design. Perfect for sister’s wedding... Fits perfectly."
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Available in UK sizes 6 to 20, I think this dress looks much more designer than high street. Jaeger's designs always feel very premium thanks to the fabrics, plus little design details like the shoulder pads and the scoop back. The back isn't too low cut so you should still be able to wear your best bra underneath, plus it's refreshing to see an occasion dress that you won't spend the whole day repositioning.
ME+EM do bold colours really well, and I was surprised to find that this dress is now reduced in the brilliant ME+EM sale. Tangerine is a strong choice for a summer wedding guest dress - you're unlikely to clash with bridesmaids, plus the bright colour is just pure joy.
This is a really similar silhouette to Helen's, but with a strapless neckline. Don't worry, we've road-tested the very best strapless bras that won't budge, however hot it gets.
This is a more relaxed, casual take on Helen's look that's perfect for everyday wear. Team it with your best white trainers for an easy breezy heatwave-ready look.
When it comes to accessorising your tangerine dress, stick with warm tones like tan and gold. These sandals are an M&S bestseller, and I can't believe they're only £16.
Gold pairs beautifully with orange, and I'm a big fan of Rixo's underrated jewellery. These would make a really thoughtful gift, too.
Helen and the Morning Live team made an Instagram reel of them leaving for the summer break, and it proves the Jaeger dress moves beautifully, and is perfect for throwing some shapes on the dance floor after the wedding ceremony.
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If you're wondering whether orange is a colour that suits you, it's a mood-boosting hue that suits lots of people, but particularly complements anyone with a warm undertone.
Regardless of that, though, it's always worth stepping outside your comfort zone and embracing the latest colour trends - you could even try accessorising with shoes in a similarly bold colour like pink if you're really keen to stand out from the crowd.
