maxi long sleeve sequin dress Sofia / White | MESHKI Style with strappy heeled sandals and a tailored evening coat for cooler evenings Mare Mare Sequin Long-Sleeve Maxi

The dramatic V-neck and billowy sleeves add a touch of romantic flair, ensuring you'll command attention in any gathering of the dark and daring

Not to mention the jade-green color is perfection against her warm complexion

Skimmers, or what we now call ballet flats, were worn everywhere by women and girls in the 80s due to the athletic wear craze

James Laver writes in Costume and Fashion: A Concise History , In the late 1970s the American designer Norma Kamali was instrumental in bringing sportswear into the fashion arena, introducing sweat-shirting, ra-ra skirts, bandeau tops, jumpsuits, leotards and leggings (272)

The first Biba store, the inspiration of designer Barbara Hulanicki, opens in London, selling young, creative styles at budget prices

Greetje @no_fear_of_fashion above (read her style interview here) shows off an outfit that would be ideal for a smart-casual get together