FLAPPERS ARE BACK

Fashion has recaptured the spirit of the Roaring Twenties as high waistbands are cast aside in favour of relaxed, dropped-waist styles.

On the catwalks, John Galliano focused on Charleston-inspired dresses resplendent with frills and beading and sequinned skull caps.

Nina Ricci dabbled in the decade with dropped-waist mini-dresses worn with feather boas and headpieces. Kenzo updated the flapper dress with fringed hems while Anna Sui revived the cabaret style with floor-length beaded dresses embellished with feathers.

The easiest way to wear the style is to opt for a sporty, dropped-waist dress and an elegant straw cloche.

For the evening glam up your look with some serious sparkle. Accessorise with a cluster of diamante hair grips, a heavily beaded bag and metallic dancing shoes.