black maxi dress one shoulder Feather long balloon sleeve with a button cuff Baltic Born Womens Tatiana Velvet

Wrap Tape Measure: For best results, use a tailors tape measure, which is a flexible measuring tape made to measure parts of the body

This lovely strapless white lace dress was made by White House Black Market

In the winter, a cropped or mid-length faux fur jacket or tailored camel coat is a great way to add extra warmth while keeping the look proportional

A decade later, an argument is still likely to ensue if you ask the now-infamous question: blue and black or white and gold

Colours: Available in three shades of nude

Id steer away from the bright fuchsias and cobalts of the early 2000s, but try navy or burgundy or dark gray for something unexpected but still classy