dress blue coat Shades of :: Silk Tunic & Trench Also good with some narrow pants for future cocktail parties RUBUS NAVY BLUE ELEGANT COAT-DRESS

If you already have a darker skin tone you have a head start just make sure that your back is well moisturised in the run-up to the wedding (a fabulous job to give your groom although you might not want to tell him why hes doing it!) If youve chosen a backless gown, finish the look by making statements to the rear: choose a hairstyle with an intricate plait or roll at the back, and pick a pin, comb or flower that complements the dress to wear at the back of your hair

Lately, it feels as though the online discourse on what actually counts as black-tie is as fraught as ever

65% Polyester 32% Rayon 3% Spandex

Focus on one or two special elementsa statement sleeve, a rich texture, a bold accessoryand build the rest of your look around those pieces