short black lace dress Call My Lover Slip Mini | | Womens An elegant boat neckline works its less is more appeal Princess Strapless Layered Black Lace

Logistics prevent me from hiring a frock living 500 miles from London has many implications for fashion! Now when it comes to dresses I recently reread one of my favourite Grace Kelly quotes which I think applies particularly well to evening dressing: your dresses should be tight enough to show youre a woman and loose enough to show youre a lady. With that in mind, here is my selection of Christmas party dresses for women over 40

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Business casual helps you come up with a decent look that fits every workplace

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