Black Crop Top with Floral Embroidered Tulle Skirt

The skirt does the work in this set. It is tulle, built in several layers for volume, with floral embroidery worked over the soft mesh so the pattern floats rather than sitting flat. The black crop top on top is fitted and minimal on purpose: it keeps the outline sharp and lets the skirt take the room.

This is a party outfit. Wear it to a friend's cocktail evening, a New Year dinner, a reception where the dress code is western, or a birthday where you want a photo that looks like an occasion. Heels and a small clutch are all it needs. The top will also work later with jeans and a blazer, so it is not a one-night purchase.

• Fitted black crop top
• Layered tulle skirt with floral embroidery

Care: hand wash the skirt gently or dry clean, and hang it to dry so the layers keep their volume. Never iron tulle directly; use a steamer or a cool iron over a cloth.