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For Mum (and for Everyone Who Says Is That Not Too Much?) Let me be direct: at eighteen, a young woman is old enough to choose her own makeup

To really get to grips with what black tie means for your dress requirements, here is a typical black tie outfit

A bodycon is fitted closely through the entire body from shoulder to hem without flaring, displaying the figures natural shape, while a fit-and-flare is fitted through the bodice and waist before flaring out, creating definition and curves

I've done both the showroom and the at-home try-on, and both have their perks, but getting to swap and try a load of dresses in your best mate's living room with a glass of fizz is like playing dress up for grown-ups so fun, Ria says