blue velvet dress Beads Short Prom Dress, Blue Cocktail – dresstby Joyofdress royal blue velvet long dress with long sleeves and a side slit Long Formal Velvet Corset Prom

Style it as seen on the model - sleek, straight hair and minimal jewellery let the dress take centre stage

"It was a democratisation and modernisation of womens clothing," says Georgina Ripley, the principal curator of a new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland that explores the evolution of the little black dress

And were taking the opportunity to get you all revved up for the weekend with a bout of shopping (were click and buy friendly here, folks!) or if you wish, just the opportunity to simply swoon over some damn good looking gowns for as long as you so shall wish

Black Satin Slip Dress with chunky gold chain and adjustable tie