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In most situations, a cute leisure outfit will do the trick, but sometimes, you must bring out the looks that will have the family talking

- Sexy thigh-high slit

But how do you know when it's your moment to shine in cocktail chic

A white t-shirt comes in especially handy, as this year saw renewed appreciation for the go-to minimalist's styling trick of having a crisp white tee peeking out around the neckline of a jumper

Dresses in this range often offer higher-quality materials, better tailoring, and timeless silhouettes that you can rewear for future formal events

From smart denim co-ords to classic nice-top-and-jeans pairings, scroll down to see how the street style crowd are dressing-up their denim for the month ahead