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There may be a recession but Diane Von Furstenberg’s resort collection for 2009 was definitely up beat. It is summer, the weather is gorgeous and the sun is out, what is there to be miserable about? This resort collection is for next summer anyway and who knows things may seem a lot brighter economically by then.

The name of the collection is a resort collection after all and that suggests it is all about holidays. Perhaps these are not the sort of clothes that you would wear every day but worth investing in for a treat. I love the candy colours, graphic patterns and the simple but flattering styles. Diane Von Furstenberg has been well known for her wearable and flattering dresses ever since she designed the much copied wrap dress.  This collection was more about the draped dress with plenty of tropical bright chiffon to add to the appeal. This resort collection is definitely about what she does best, real clothes to make real women feel great.

This pink draped top from Marks and Spencers is perfect if you want something bright and draped for your holiday like the pieces in the Diane Von Furstenberg collection.