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Even without all the details, it was the Met Gala fashion update that stopped every Marie Claire editor mid-scrollbreathtaking from the sweep of her hat to her glowy Met Gala makeup

Elevate this delicate style with a pair of chunky black sandals and finish off the look with a classy knitted jumper thrown over your shoulders if the temperature drops

#A dressy jumpsuit or evening trousers as an alternative The occasion does not have to be a dress

Zara Tindalls velvet dress had a high round neckline which helped to balance out the boldness of the cut-outs at the side and back

Tights are for winter only Come rain or shine, tights should not be worn until 1 October, and they need to come off the minute April arrives