drop waist strapless dress Soft Bloom Maxi / Yellow fitted body Star Avenue Strapless Drop Waist

As weve shown here, there are also plenty of brands that make bridal-style gowns at lower price points so if you shop smart, you dont necessarily need to spend four figures

Audrey Hepburn and co-stars in My Fair Lady, 1964 Finally the gossip reaches Professor Higgins and he starts laughing loudly

Kristen Stewart We might not typically associate Chanel with something as risky as sheer, but leave it to house ambassador Kristen Stewart to provide a lesson in this edgy LBD at the Berlin International Film Festival

Have a flick through our edit of the best bridal suits here

Versace Beyonc went big for her first Versace look during her Renaissance tour

Loafers can work well for more casual cocktail events