too shiny? Follow the lead of Succession actress Sarah Snook, 33, in black sequins. Snook’s halterneck gown by Galvan London proved that wearing all black is still a guaranteed winning sartorial party trick - but going textural in sleek sequins offers a fresh way to do it.
The bust is back, as post-pandemic sightings and sales of corsets and wired bras are on the up, following a year spent in soft cup loungewear.
The mood has translated beyond underwear, and into party season outerwear too. Actress Claire Foy, 37, wore a sculpting Alexander McQueen dress at the Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards this week - a more demure silhouette for those who want to nod to the trend without wearing full corsetry.