‘Zarah’ full-length lace gown, from €6,995, Louise Kennedy. Court shoes, €135, Cos. Hat, €195, Antony Peto. Earrings, €75, MoMuse. Long fine-leather gloves, €320, Paula Rowan. Worn underneath: Strapless plunge bra, €110,

Cosabella; smoothing high-waisted brief, €70, Chantal Thomass, both Susan Hunter