long sleeve black mini dress Tabitha A sparkling Ladies - Black Long-Sleeved Dress

This year, black and white are the shades to go for, with little more accessorising required than a simple bag for carrying around any party essentials

What to serve with it Give these recipes a try with your fantastic dressing/ dip: Cobb Salad Fried Pickles Potato Skins Crispy Baked Salt and Pepper Wings Chopped Salad Crispy Fried Zucchini Pigs in a Blanket Sweet Chicken Bacon Bites Leftovers Store your dressing in a sealable bottle or airtight container in the fridge

Carelia @carelia_medich above (read her style interview here) opts for a military style coat in a beautiful cobalt blue shade

Finished by a sweep train, steal the show in this dazzling Mac Duggal creation