zara black sequin dress Holiday Formal Mini by Zara Pair with strappy heels and statement earrings to complete the look Zara Women Limited Edition Sequin

Bendel recommends this shirt dress from Everlane for its relaxed design that pairs well with most sneaker styles

The trouble was, unlike their 50s forebears, the 90s take on leather was often rather ill-fitting, and unless you had the face of a movie icon you were unlikely to be able to pull it off

Toughen them up for autumn with a rugged leather jacket and a pair of flat boots

You can still create a theme-friendly sense of cohesion with matching colors, matching silhouettes, or similar prints and patterns

A long dress is the safe default for a black-tie event and reads unmistakably correct, but a dressy maxi or full-length evening dress in evening fabric works just as well