The toga

Spring glamour takes its inspiration from the Romans. The catwalk was full of romanesque inspired, one-shouldered gowns. Simple colours and clean shapes make this the perfect red-carpet gown. Rachel Zoe, one of Hollywood’s most powerful stylists, has already been snapped in one.

Alberta Ferreti’s toga dresses were long and sweeping while at Versace the length was shorter, making it the perfect summer event dress. The best of the bunch came from Lanvin whose one-shouldered dresses were nipped, folded and pleated in all the right places.

Toga dress may conjure up an image of your bed sheet and a fancy dress party – but done properly, the toga is going to be the glamour dress for spring.

How to make it work:

Simple clean lines and elegant shapes are what you can expect from a good toga dress. The cut is loose and so is flattering for most body shapes and being one-shouldered gives the dress a glamorous edge.

We are all coveting a Lanvin toga – on the high street look for pieces that take a toga influence. Top Shop has some great one-shouldered dresses perfect for a spring evening.