sparkly mermaid prom dresses Sweetheart Blue Sequins Long with Slit VK23012303 – Vickidress such as a prom or a formal ball Sparkly Gold Patterned Sequin Mermaid

Its the perfect last-minute costume idea for you and your best friends, coworkers, or family (and come onlittle kids dressed as old people are just adorable)

For skirts, a pencil silhouette is never a miss

My go-to brands are heritage label Grenson, high street hero Russell & Bromley and formalwear expert Paul Smith among a few others which you can find in the list below

Boutiques Although not strictly a second-hand boutique, Smart Brides in Portlaoise offer past-season or ex-runway designer wedding dresses with up to 75% off the RRP

Private Parties or Launch Nights: A monochrome 3-piece or a wine-coloured jacket with bold lapels does the job

Embellishment: Appliqued, Sequins, Beadings