blue 50s dress Original 1950s POLKA DOT Dress-50s Cotton Sun Dress-50s Full Skirt Pale 1 x Belt Care Instructions Retro Stage Navy Blue Vintage

The hood brings a modern, slightly sporty twist to a classic backless maxi dress, so you stand out without trying too hard

Black tie is a dress code that once referred strictly to tuxedos and floor-length gowns

For another stunning and sparkly option in a slinky gown, look no further than Mia

Dark chocolate dress shoes are the right companion here - they maintain formality while adding just enough warmth to prevent the look from reading as a colour mismatch

Her filigree metal belt, with its circles and thin chain, given to her by another orchestra member, defines the line between her black velvet top and long black skirt

pairs naturally with dark polished Oxfords