According to Sky News, the little black dress is "back" with a vengeance for the Christmas party season. Now, we’d argue that it’s never really been away, but it is true to say that there’s a lot more black than usual in the stores at the moment, which at least makes a change from all that purple.

This dress from Oli is the classic LBD, with prom skirt, flattering wide collar and bow at the waist. Wear with sky high heels, an up-do and pearls for a bit of an Audrey Hepburn vibe, then put it away and bring it out again next year, because it’s one of those dresses that you’ll find yourself wearing over and over again…