blue bodycon dress Sparkling Available in black and blue. Short Cocktail Sequin Bodycon Dress

Gathering is one of the best-kept secrets for dresses to hide a tummy it skims and shapes across the midriff without clinging

Layered sheer lace sleeves, with ruffled cuffs

Mermaid-style dresses can beautifully showcase the curves of a pear-shaped body, creating a stunning and elegant look

Featuring all the elements of a typical trench coat, this dress was designed by British fashion house Burberry and is tastefully finished with simple diamond jewellery and a sparkly black clutch

Opaque (so not see-through) tights are the best for this look, and heres a little tip for those taller-than-the-average-bear ladies Im wearing footless tights, with the ankle boots coming up over the join no more crotch of the tights half way down my legs by the end of the day