Did Victoria Beckham just steal the show in a sleek black gown at the Buckingham Palace State Banquet?

Victoria Beckham stunned at a recent state banquet at Buckingham Palace, redefining occasionwear in a sleek, long black dress that’s simultaneously on-trend and extremely classic.

A floor-length black dress may seem like the furthest thing away from a necessity this season; however, Victoria Beckham’s latest look is proving otherwise. Whether you’re currently on the hunt for a Christmas party outfit or you’re hosting a festive dinner party, we would argue that a black dress is the answer to all of your winter wardrobe dilemmas.

Attending the event, filled with Royalty she wore the sleek black dress accompanied with a gold small clutch bag, black open-toe heels and emerald and gold drop earrings. Her exact dress is the Long Sleeve Gathered Midi Dress from Victoria Beckham’s collection, and it features a cinched waist detail which adds texture and dimension to the piece.

Our woman&home Digital Fashion Editor Caroline Parr comments on this look, “It’s hard to do a high fashion take on white tie, but if anyone was going to manage it, it’s Victoria Beckham. The ruched detailing at the waist of this dress is beautiful, plus the shiny fabric and structured shoulders give her a sharp silhouette.

Later saying, “Are they emerald earrings I spy too? As nervous as VB must have been for such a huge event, her gown is perfectly polished, which would have given her poise and confidence when rubbing shoulder with royalty.”