Fringe Benefits

Many think of fringing and cringe at memories of Cowboys and Indian fancy dress, but our favourite highstreet brands have brought us catwalk worthy creations that are sure to sway even the most doubting of fashionistas. Here's how to rock the fringe trend with serious style.

The phrase less is more has never been more applicable. Stick to one key fringed piece, and pair it with toned down, natural colours, in keeping with the Navajo vibe of the trend. Thanks to our go to highstreet stores, show stopping fringed pieces are easy to come by, from this burgundy Topshop midi dress, perfect for the grunge trend, or this Monsoon fringed jumper dress, which is subtle enough to wear at work, but can be dressed up with some outrageously heels to wow the crowds at cocktail hour.

If native American styles aren't to your taste, take fringing down a different route and work the flapper look. Thigh high dresses with saucy glittering hems are the most elegant way to work a party look this season. Paired with a glitzy clutch and a killer red pout, this ensemble will keep you in the limelight all night long.

So don't fear the fringe, blow away your preconceptions and get involved with one of the most adaptable trends of the season.

House of Fraser fringed bikini £35 www.hof.com

Internacionale fringed vest £35 www.internacionale.co.uk

La redoute apricot fringed shirt £19 www.laredoute.co.uk

Lovarini beaded fringed top £40 www.lovarini.com

Monsoon fringed dress £95 www.monsoon.co.uk

New Look fringed bag £22.99 www.newlook.co.uk

River Island arieta fringed top £39.99 www.riverisland.com

Topshop red tassel maxi dress £65 www.topshop.com