The Spectre Red Carpet - Sparkles, Fur and . . . Skin

Everyone should take a leaf out of Storm's book. Don't be hemmed in by the 'black tie' label - you can always be gown from the waist up, and black (or navy) tie from the waist down. She's the skin element of our the red carpet, in case you hadn't noticed.

Those who strictly stuck to the dress code, including Ronan, were the film's stars Lea Seydoux, Daniel Craig, Monica Bellucci...

And - of course - the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were suited and booted to the max. Admittedly we're in love Kate's dreamy dress, particularly how it melds into a sheer cape at the back. Needless to say, it's Jenny Packham.

Those who also embraced the glitz of the occasion include Joely Richardson, Naomi Harris, Amber Le Bon, Susanna Reid, Stephanie Sigman...

And, of course, Joan Collins...

Kudos to Sam Smith who managed to look dapper while grappling with his shoe laces...

Would you prefer to wear a more structured outfit like Storm to black tie event, or would you grab the chance to get yourself into a fancy guna instead?