cutting for dress The Art of the Bias Cut: Why Our Dresses Feel Like a Second Skin a sultry open back Princess-cut Dress, ¾ Set-in Sleeves,

Care: Hand wash cold & lay flat to dry, or dry clean

It features pockets and a ribbed stitch pattern worked sideways to create vertical lines

Crafted in dazzling black sequins, this stunner features a sheer high neckline with a faux camisole lining for the perfect balance of coverage and allure

Why is our Zara dress the ultimate year-round hero? The flattering wrap effect, midi-length and crease-free fabric will do it

It could be a wedding or a gala that calls for black tie, or, when winter rolls in, which, after all, 'tis the season for all-out events, getting your head around a formal dress code is well worth doing