long black dress satin Carnation Maxi - US 4 The skirt flares gracefully on to the floor Long Sleeve Satin Gown

Topstitch around the entire dress: both back seams, bottom, neckline, and both armholes

Gomez shared her own gallery of photos yesterday from her visit

Waist ruching adds subtle shaping through the bodice, while a centre back split allows for ease of movement in the clean midi-length silhouette

Recreate the look : Design an all-over print bandana with bold paisley or repeating logos to add a rebellious edge to your collection

Lace Liberowes black lace maxi is easy yet ethereal for languid summer days

It could be a wedding or a gala that calls for black tie, or, when winter rolls in, which, after all, 'tis the season for all-out events, getting your head around a formal dress code is well worth doing