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The high slit and sweep train create a sensational look that will make you the star of the night

$65, by Patti Cappalli for Addenda in rayon Lurex (5-13, 6-14)

#4 Mix and match formal and casual To look great yet as if you havent tried too hard, mixing formal and casual pieces is a good formula

If youre going down a more casual route, try adding a bold hue or design into the mix a bright red pair of tailored shorts or a blazer, for example

These animal print shoes make an elegant statement when worn with a red dress: Strappy Cheeta print Modern but timeless

London: Maybe my idea of how formal London is a little skewed because I spend most of my time in the city where I work