Irish Daily Mail

6 WAYS TO WEAR this year’s LBD — that’s LONG Black Dress

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Slimming STYLE

WHILE head-totoe black is certainly flattering, sometimes it can come off as dreary. To avoid this, choose an openback design that shows off a glimpse of skin, but still skims over any lumps and bumps.

Elegant VELVET

MOST women of a certain age prefer to cover their upper arms, and the long sleeves on this velvet dress have a slimming effect.

Made from the fabric of the season, it’ll keep you warm when the party’s over, too.

Dare to BARE

THE thigh-high split in this dress gives the illusion you’re revealing more skin than you actually are — and it’s a good excuse to step out in some glittery shoes.

Subtle GLAM

FOR a subtle yet sexy party look, bring out your shoulders.

The statement cut of this dress emphasises the arms and shoulders, while the calf-skimming hemline draws the eye to the most flattering part of your leg.

Sheer CHIC

A LONG black dress and little black dress rolled into one! This glamorous gown shows off legs and arms while cleverly concealing pale winter skin.

The floaty sleeves will hide any hint of a bingo wing, too.

Show off CURVES

SO flattering. The glitzy belt pulls you in at the narrowest part of your waist, disguising bigger hips, while the matching gold cuffs draw attention away from your upper arms.

 ??  ?? Bruce Oldfield dress, €141, johnlewis. com; Heels, €112, dune london.com Necklace, €59.95, pilgrim.net
Bruce Oldfield dress, €141, johnlewis. com; Heels, €112, dune london.com Necklace, €59.95, pilgrim.net
 ??  ?? Maxi dress, €185, phase-eight.com; Sandals, €74, office.co.uk
Maxi dress, €185, phase-eight.com; Sandals, €74, office.co.uk
 ??  ?? Open-back dress, €75, debenhams.ie; Shoes, €74, office.co.uk; Clutch, €42, marksand spencer.ie
Open-back dress, €75, debenhams.ie; Shoes, €74, office.co.uk; Clutch, €42, marksand spencer.ie
 ??  ?? Satin dress, €191, hobbs.
co.uk; Sandals, €180, and clutch, €119, lkbennett.com
Satin dress, €191, hobbs. co.uk; Sandals, €180, and clutch, €119, lkbennett.com
 ??  ?? Mini-maxi, €113, next.ie; Sandals, €132, and bag, €132, lkbennett.com
Mini-maxi, €113, next.ie; Sandals, €132, and bag, €132, lkbennett.com
 ??  ?? Split dress, €69, coast-stores. com; Flats, €108, boden. co.uk; Clutch, €119, lkbennett. com; Necklace, €24, marks andspencer.ie
Split dress, €69, coast-stores. com; Flats, €108, boden. co.uk; Clutch, €119, lkbennett. com; Necklace, €24, marks andspencer.ie

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