CHARLENE BARTON

Womenswear editor

MAKE HER THE BELLE OF THE BALL

Her formal is here and that means finding a dress that makes her look and feel like a princess. Enter this beautiful camera-ready gown

There comes a time when every parent must accept their daughter is becoming a woman – and her formal is one of those occasions. For you, it’s a coming-of-age; for her, it’s a chance to get all dressed up and have some fun – kicking off with the perfect dress. You need a style that: a) Makes her feel a million dollars; b) Doesn’t break the bank; and c) Ticks off her selfie-taking criteria. To save you both arguing under a heap of sequins and tulle, we’ve picked out this red-carpet-worthy number. In shimmering gold with a pretty floral print, it has a retro-inspired silhouette that guarantees the wow factor. Add metallic heels, a slick of lip gloss and she’s good to go – for her formal and every other summer event in her diary.