November and December are two extremely popular months for black tie events, from graduation balls, to formal office black tie dinners. It’s a time which is all about evening gowns and glamorous looks. This can be an expensive time too so I’ve put together a selection of looks from the best value to the luxury.
Oh So Audrey
Dress: Coast €182 / £144 sizes 6-18 Bag: Parfois €24.95/£19.70 Earrings: River Island €13/£10 Jacket: Coast €96/ £76 sizes 6-18 Shoes: River Island €85/£67
This Coast number oozes sophistication! For ladies who would have a smaller bust, the colour contrast is perfect to give the illusion of a fuller top half. For this you will need a good t-shirt style padded bra for definition. It will create a beautiful silhouette for complete hourglass curves. For warmth heading to an event, this cropped jacket with a faux fur trim keeps your look sophisticated and classic in true Audrey Hepburn style.
A Touch Of Dolce
Dress One: Asos Curve €85/£67 sizes 18 -24 Earrings: River Island €17/£13 Heels: River Island €60/£47 Dress Two: Asos Curve €85/£67 sizes 18 – 24
At the moment Asos and Asos Curve have an incredible selection of both black tie and occasion wear at the lower end of the price scale.The two pieces I have chosen above channel true Italian chic with a nod to Dolce & Gabbana’s Autumn/Winter collections. Think embellished accessories, satins, lace and red lippy!
The Wishlist Look
Dress: Ted Baker €540/ £399 sizes 8-18 Clutch: Givenchy€367/£290 Earrings: Vashi.com €595/ £471 Heels: Miss KG €95/£75
This is my ultimate wish list look for a black tie event. The dress is sure to get you attention with the fullness on the bottom half and its overall ballerina feel to it. The mesh detail gives a youthful vibe to a black tie look which is effortless and chic. Little jewelry would be needed with this look so stick to something like simple drop earrings. As this is of course a wish list I’ve added these white gold and diamond earrings and a contrast clutch from Givenchy for an added youthful vibe. A simple high heel finishes off a look like this just perfectly to achieve a true Hollywoods black tie look. Lou.x
