black floral velvet dress Zapaka Women One Shoulder Bridesmaid with Slit Sheath Long Wedding Guest Dress, Black Flower / US16 May be worn with a strapless bra LUNA BEADED FLORAL VELVET MIDI

A year on, heres what we took from it all: 1

The versatility of a black dress is unmatched it transitions seamlessly from sophisticated evening events to casual daytime occasions

Winona Ryder and Johnny Depp Yes, Ryder was a style star on her own

On the high street, youll need to be selective to avoid substandard fabrics and not-quite-right cuts, but I have found a few surprise hits

STUART WEITZMAN Celia Riding Leather Knee Boots Drawing on equestrian inspiration, these boots are an easy way to add some interest into your day-to-day wardrobe

Matching Green Shirt + Midi Skirt To be honest, I wouldnt even need to be headed to a 90s-theme party to want to copy this matching Donna Karan set from Great Expectations