white metallic dress Manhattan Sequin Slip Maxi Formal - US 14 eye closure ensures a seamless finish Strapless Sequin Mini Dress 53953

Crafted from luxurious satin, the A-line silhouette flatters every figure while the simple design ensures you stay the focus

[sendtonews type="float" key="QtW7LYl660-2828768-14453"] Fast forward a few years, and one of the most iconic Oscar dresses of all time graced the carpet: Angelina Jolie s Atelier Versace gown with the always-memorable thigh-high slit in 2012

A powerful style characterised by gilded accents and slinky silhouettes which has now been replaced by a less boisterous elegance, inspired by the rich heritage of the maison founded in 1945 by Pierre Balmain

Either go full vixen with kitten-heeled sling-backs and a red lip or opt for a more Miu Miu does 'frazzled Englishwoman' look with ankle socks, loafers and a twee, grey cardigan