Justine Tabak’s scarlet silk Primrose dress (£325, justinetabak.co.uk) is on the money. The big bow sash exudes grown-up glamour and would make a chic festive dinner-party outfit with velvet flats.

Bow dresses are always high ... Keep it clean with black or gold accessories and you’ll have the perfect look for any party. Not all velvet has to be perfect for party season.

And Erivo fittingly paid homage to Hattie McDaniel, the first Black ... velvet Louis Vuitton ball gown, which featured a full skirt and a sculptural bodice that resembled a giant bow, thanks ...

Her Oscars dress featured a structured strapless black velvet bodice and a flowing, voluminous pastel pink satin skirt. A decorative pink bow and a dramatic train completed the look. She ...

The body-hugging dress had a black velvet bodice with a halter style neckline. A dainty black bow adorned it. The underbust cutout at midriff infused a neat balance in the dress with the deep ...