I never thought I’d turn to Big Brother for style inspiration but Angellica Bell just wore the perfect Little Black Dress

As soon as I saw the promotional pictures for the new series of Celebrity Big Brother I had to know where Angellica Bell’s black mini dress was from.

A little black dress is a classic for a reason. It’s the perfect date night outfit as it makes a statement but is very easy to style. Angellica’s was slightly more unique because of the ruffle detailing at the shoulders and it was by one of the best British clothing brands, Karen Millen.

I’m not the only one who was excited by this LBD as it’s sold out online after dropping from £139 to just £40 in the sale. There are some lovely ruffled black dresses still available on Karen Millen and elsewhere, though, and Angellica showed how impactful they can be.

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Her dress was a mini length but it balanced this out by having long, elegant sleeves. Personally, I like taking a similar approach when I’m straying away from my midi-length comfort zone.

If my hemlines are higher, I prefer having longer sleeves, a higher neckline, or both. The main thing is that you’re comfortable and confident in your outfit, so when it comes to little black dresses you should choose a silhouette that works for your signature style.

Angellica Bell’s dress was short, but felt quite smart thanks to the tailored design and crepe fabric. The ruffles were made from a contrasting metallic material to give a lustrous sheen.

Ruffles bring a sense of fun and drama to an outfit and jazzed up this otherwise very minimalist dress. Even if you’re not a big fan of mini dresses, the Celebrity Big Brother might have tempted you to invest in a Little Black Dress for your spring capsule wardrobe that’s a little more unique.

She wore hers with a pair of patent black court shoes for the show’s promotional pictures. The pointed toes worked with the dress’ short hemline to create a fabulous leg-elongating effect.

Black loafers or sandals would make great alternatives to heels and would still feel elevated with an LBD. When you’re going bold with a shape, colour or length, it’s easiest to keep the rest of your look pared-back.

This is exactly what Angellica did. The TV and Radio presenter was wearing no jewellery and let the dress do all the talking.

Her makeup was glowy and natural, with peach blusher and a similar, subtle colour on her lips. Angellica’s glossy hair was parted in the centre and left loose around her shoulders in soft waves.

She went for this hairstyle for her Celebrity Big Brother ‘Meet Angellica’ interview. This was shared by her and the show on social media and whilst her hair was the same, her neon green dress was very different.

Also mini, it had voluminous puffed sleeves and a blazer style collar. This definitely won’t be for everyone, but it seems that minis are very much Angellica’s go-to when she dresses up.