Now we’re not talking nose studs and black velvet here, we are talking sexy chiffons and lovely lace.

Gothic romance has been all over the catwalks and the high street has done the trend justice with an abundance of girly glamour to keep you ahead of the style stakes.

Don’t forget the romance though — you don’t want to look like a reject from The Addams Family!

This little black dress from boohoo.com at £25 is perfect for a Friday night out. It’s got just the right amount of lace to stop it from resembling a doily and the nipped-in waist will make the most of your assets.

Top tip: You’ll have to dare to bare in this number and not wear opaque tights — too much black can make you appear a little frumpy.

If you’re looking for something a little more glam then go for this vintage lace dress from River Island at £44.99. The belt gives shape to the waist, while the lace keeps it uber flirty.

Top tip: Dress it down for the day with flat shoes and a fitted cardigan, or glam it up at night with skyscraper heels.

If you don’t want full on gothic, then why not go for this cutesy skirt from Dorothy Perkins for £40. The lace edge gives it the romantic feel, but you can dress it with a plain T-shirt and flat shoes. The layers are bang-on trend and the two-tone colours give it a girly gothic vibe.

Top tip: Team it up with some shoe boots for the ultimate in Victoriana chic.

If you want to vamp it up Victoriana style, then why not go for these thigh-high patent lace-up boots, also from River Island at £150. Purple is hot right now, so the two tones perfectly rivals what the catwalk designers have to offer this season. The military buttons combine two trends in one so are definitely worth the price tag.

Top tip: Invest in a good pair of leggings and team it up with a micro-mini for an ultra-sexy look.