The delicate lace trim on the V-neckline and feminine ... You could also go for a classic black velvet or satin dress but elevate it slightly with metallic shoes and a bag to get a similar effect.

This black silk style is appliquéd with guipure lace and turns to reveal a low V-back with contemporary strapping details. Despite its minimalist origins, the slip dress doesn't have to be pared-back ...

Zara Tindall looked impossibly elegant in a black lace gown as she attended ... Zara carried a pale pink satin clutch bag to compliment the pink tone of her dress's floral detail and we love ...