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Fridays's Object of Desire is this MaxMara crepe dress

Elegant clothing, over-50 fashionThere’s no greater Object of Desire for a Friday than an outfit smart enough to move easily between work and evening. This MaxMara crepe dress from Selfridges perfectly fits the bill - timeless Italian elegance, with front pleats falling from a chic, collared neckline.

In a zingy shade of bright pink, this cap-sleeved dress works for a working day paired with nude patent or black court shoes and a blazer, and then for evening add strappy high-heeled sandals and a big clutch.  But it will also look bang on-trend accessorised with contrasting brights - consider turquoise or sunshine yellow. 

 

Shop the MaxMara Zina dress now, £280

 

Friday's Object of Desire is this raspberry ripple dress

Elegant clothing, over-50 fashionCould there be a more delicious Object of Desire than today's dress which is also perfect to pack for a holiday weekend?  The Lille dress from Monsoon is in gorgeous shades of raspberry ripple which drape over the bodice and tuck into a cinched waist.  The front is slightly cut away to reveal a glimpse of tanned thigh.

Machine washable, this dress is so easy to roll into a suitcase for the summer holidays, but will stun at cocktail parties too.  Slipped under a tailored blazer it will even pass muster at the office before you take it out for the evening.

Shop the Lille dress from Monsoon now, £95