Simon Crompton argues the forgotten most important rule of black tie is hiding the waist, which leads to the construction of a powerful V at the chest, shooting up towards the shoulders, framed by silk, peaked lapels your figure is flattered
If you wanted to step outside the box on this costume, you could also go Black Swan post-stabbing
Strategic velvet panels create a sculpted silhouette through the torso, offering both visual length and flattering structure
- Collar detail
You can always embrace their military roots alongside shit-kicking boots and a trim white tee, but for the full Y2K vibe, toss 'em on with lug-sole derbies, a paper-thin band tee, and one of those trucker caps immediately below
In the end, she makes amends with her traveling companions after the Doctor fixes the data core of the library, but we hope she still has that dress in the closet