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Matte fabrics are universally much more forgiving than high-shine fabrics

The colour-coding system is a practical refinement born from daily experience with complex multi-point French bustles on heavily trained mermaid and trumpet gowns

Embroidered lace straps and a sweetheart neckline bring romantic elegance to this satin midi dress

Ladies' lay down collar shirt with plain button down front, no pleats

Delicate accessories, like a metallic heel and petite pearl pendant, add just the right amount of shine without distracting from the ring

The gowns for Kate Hudson and Julie Delpy were very different, but both seemed to make some reference to Marilyn Monroe's gold gown in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) and even a little nod to Bette Davis in Now, Voyager (1942)