silk formal dress for women Lavender Straps A-line Long Lavender / 8 and a striking low back with a feather pendant Elegant Satin Off Shoulder Corset

Incorporating pops of colour into an all-black look is an effective way to wear red if you don't want to go over the top

The All The Right Reasons Dusty Pink Satin Lace Trim Maxi Dress brings everything together beautifully, a piece that feels just right for every special occasion

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Nicole Kidman at the Oscars, 1997 To wear a color like this chartreuse at the Oscars was unusual for the time (Joan Rivers famously shouted at Nicole Kidman that it was an "ugly color," then pretended to puke, which...ouch), but the gown is now known as one of the best Oscar dresses of all time

So not all hope is lost if you want to snag a dress similar to the Duchess of Cambridge's