polka dot shirt dress Navy Blue with Waist Tie The YAS maxi shirt dress features a charming pink and red polka dot print Polka Silk Long Shirt Dress

Dress it up a bit

A polo that looks too shiny, too tight, too loud, or too heavily branded can feel more like sportswear than officewear

If plain turquoise heels are not doing it for you, try turquoise heels with a contrasting pattern instead

Usually its the little girls who get all the fun holiday outfits, while we grown-ups are expected to make do with a pair of jeans and perhaps a red sweater and scarf no hint of frilliness or the holiday elegance that we girls got to wear as children

The Emerald Green Velvet Mini Dress by PHEE-B can be worn for formal events when accessorised with shiny black patent leather shoes and a statement piece of jewellery

Many bridal shops give you recommended seamstresses, but if you are on your own to choose, look for places that have great online reviews