We love to dress up. And while we don’t reach for our party gear as regularly as we reach for blazers and loafers, what we’ve learnt over the years is that a line-up of beautifully made, after-dark items is a (social) life-saver. There should be a part of every woman’s wardrobe dedicated to satin, tulle, velvet and sexy tailoring. The collection need not be extensive, but they should be pieces you can simply refresh with transformers every season. Then you’ll always have something amazing to wear when it’s time to step it up.