I absolutely love the dresses coming out this month on the high street. All these bows and high-necks have made me go all prim and proper. Black's not usually a colour I go for but these little black dresses are so pretty and ladylike I dare you not to fall in love with them.

Clockwise from top: Warehouse tie-neck, £35 and peter pan, £40; Topshop bow, £50; Miss Selfridge ruffle-neck, £40; H&M high-neck, £24,99
Wear with...

A shot of colour: bright accessories will add the neccessary va va voom for daytime
Metallics: gold or silver will add a touch of luxe for evening

White: rock the monochrome look with a bold white belt and some wedges

Purple: enrich the darkness with a touch of purple