sparkly long sleeve black dress Sequin Off-shoulder Prom Features a mockneck URYIAO Women's Sheer Long Sleeve

bodice is fitted throughout and releases at the knees into a rounded out train

Incorporating a minimalist piece of gold or silver jewellery that's adorned with pearls, gemstones or diamonds will instantly up-style your look, no matter the cut or style of the black dress

You never want to feel like the person who missed the memo

Conscious shopping is something Ive adopted too in the past eight and a half years since moving to Paris, and its also incidentally something I write about in my new book, Practising Parisienne: Lifestyle Secrets From the City of Lights , which is out now

A cummerbund is the more classic choice for black tie (remember: pleats face upward)