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In short, when doubts arise about what the cocktail dress code is, the answer almost always comes down to the same thing: dressing with discretion, without excesses and with an elegance that is noticeable in the overall look, not in the artifice

She was later photographed wearing an archival bustier-style black mini dress with an image of Mother Mary on the front, which she accessorized with black gloves and a sheer black veil lined with blue lace trim

How to style: Your next party look is sorted with this gorg mini dress

Well, if youve been reading here for a while now, youll know that Im not one for setting hard and fast rules

For cooler evenings, pair with a tailored cape or a sophisticated wrap to maintain the refined aesthetic while adding practical warmth