Style guides

How to Style a Modest Evening Dress

A covered dress can be every bit as glamorous as a strapless gown. Here is how to style a modest evening dress, from shoes and jewellery to belts and layering.

How to Style a White or Cream Dress

A white dress feels fresh and special. Here is how to style it with shoes, makeup, jewellery and colour accents, and how to avoid see-through surprises.

Hairstyles for Evening Dresses by Neckline

Your neckline tells you whether to wear your hair up, down or somewhere in between. Here is the best hairstyle for every evening dress.

Which Jewellery for Which Neckline

The neckline of your dress decides where your jewellery should go. Here is what to wear with every style, from strapless to high neck.

Makeup for a Sequin or Glitter Dress

A sparkling dress changes the rules for makeup. Here is how to choose your base, eyes, lips and hair so your face shines as much as your sequins.

How to Style a Mini Dress for a Party or Night Out

A mini dress is fun, flirty and easy to dance in. Here is how to style it with shoes, tights, makeup and accessories so it looks elegant, not overdone.

What Shoes to Wear With a Midi Dress

The midi length is elegant but sensitive to proportions. Here is how to pick shoes that flatter your legs, plus makeup and jewellery to finish the look.

Which Shoes to Wear With a Maxi Dress

The right shoes decide how a maxi dress falls, moves and photographs. Here is how to choose them by hem length, neckline and fabric.

How to Style a Black Evening Dress

The black dress is the most versatile piece in any wardrobe. Here is how to style it with shoes, makeup, jewellery, bag and hair so it never looks plain.

How to Style a Red Dress: Shoes, Makeup, Jewellery and Hair

A red dress is confident on its own. Here is how to finish it with the right shoes, makeup, jewellery, bag and hair, with complete looks for every occasion.

What to Wear to a Gala or Black-Tie Event

Black tie, black tie optional or creative black tie? Here is what each dress code means for women and how to choose the perfect gown.

How to Care for Your Sequin, Satin and Lace Dresses

Delicate fabrics need a little extra care. Here is how to clean, steam, store and travel with your special-occasion dresses so they last.

How to Wear a Blazer Dress for Every Occasion

Sharp, sleek and surprisingly versatile: here is what a blazer dress is and how to style one from the office party to a wedding.

How to Style a Two-Piece Set: Matching Sets for Every Occasion

A matching set looks as polished as a dress but gives you twice the outfits. Here is how to wear a two-piece set, together and apart.

How to Wear a Bodycon or Corset Dress with Confidence

Fit, underwear, styling and comfort: everything you need to know to wear a figure-hugging bodycon or structured corset dress and feel great.

How to Choose a Dress Colour for Your Skin Tone

Find your undertone in a minute, then discover the dress colours that make your skin glow, plus a few shades that flatter everyone.

What to Wear to an Engagement Party

Whether you are a guest or the bride-to-be, here is how to dress for an engagement party, from garden lunches to evening celebrations.

New Year's Eve Dresses: Your Guide to the Perfect NYE Outfit

Sparkle, metallics and dancing until midnight: how to pick a New Year's Eve dress for a house party, a night out or a black-tie gala.

Eid Outfit Ideas: Elegant Modest Dresses for Every Celebration

From morning prayers and family visits to evening dinners, here is how to choose a modest Eid dress that feels special, comfortable and you.

How to Style a Sequin Dress (Without Overdoing It)

A sequin dress does most of the work for you. Here is how to choose the right one and finish the look with shoes, accessories, hair and makeup.

Mini, Midi or Maxi: Which Dress Length Should You Choose?

The hemline sets the tone of an outfit. Which dress length fits which occasion, and how to choose one that flatters your height.

How to Measure Yourself for a Dress

Five minutes and a measuring tape: how to take your bust, waist and hip measurements and choose the right dress size online.

Modest Evening Dresses: Elegant, Covered and Glamorous

Long sleeves, high necklines and floor-length hems can be every bit as glamorous. How to choose and style a modest evening dress.

What to Wear to a Wedding: A Guest's Guide to Dress Codes

Black tie, cocktail or garden party? How to decode the invitation and choose a wedding guest dress that feels right.

How to Choose a Prom Dress You Will Love

Silhouette, colour, length and fit: everything to think about before you pick your prom dress, and when to order it.