gold maxi dress Paros ~ Pleated while the invisible zip ensures a seamless fit Yellow Tie Dye O-Ring Cut

The opaque bra with sheer mesh body adds a touch of mystery, while the bodycon fit accentuates your curves

(See how Ive styled summer dresses for winter, here!) Ive been on a black kick lately, so I went with all black accessories for this outfit black boots with black leggings and black shirt and black scarf

My coworkers gathered around as I unzipped the garment bag with the same fascination as an archeologist opening an Egyptian tomb

Cocktail attire was first popularised in the 1920s as women in the US moved into the public social sphere and sought to find more individuality and shed the more confining gender stereotypes of the Edwardian era, Michelle Gabriel, graduate programme director of Glasgow Caledonian New York College says

The pleated bottom adds a feminine flair, creating movement and grace with every step