The mother & daughter

Melissa tucker, 28, and Michelle Belak, 54, are co-owners and founders of contemporary online art prints business attikoart.com

✢ silver is the key metallic this season – dial down the brightness with a pewter shade for a more flattering take.

✢ up the glamour stakes in a floor-length dress and unapologetic statement earrings.

✢ a wrap dress defines your waist and a black bow keeps the attention on your smallest asset.

✢ Full-length gowns need to be just that – they should kiss the floor or be no higher than one inch above the ground. a bracelet clutch means you’ll have both hands free to carry your dress up any stairs.

“Up the glamour stakes in full-on metallic or give a nod to the trend with sparkly accessories”

Melissa wears… dress, £60, sizes 8-18, V by Very. shoes, £65, dune. ring, £80, Nocturne MicHelle wears… dress, £159, sizes 8-18, Jenny Packham at debenhams.Bag, £12.99, New look. earrings,£195, Nocturne