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The longer length is ideal for women over 40 but I love the fitted silhouette and strappy cutout details on the bust

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"Jumpsuits and separates can work just as well as tried-and-tested ball gowns with the added bonus that you'll likely get tonnes of wear out of these pieces well beyond the black-tie event circuit," she adds