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The cinched silhouettes of Schiaparellis leading ladies Carey Mulligan and Dua Lipa had an air of Rita Hayworths Gilda about them, thanks to the narrow waistline and mermaid-esque hems

Sarah Embellished Wrap Dress Monsoon For brilliant quality and affordability, Monsoons occasion wear always ticks all the right boxes

With a deep v-neckline and long puff sleeve, this special number isn't skimping on the drama

Pastel perfection In frothy layers of pastel pink tulle, Simone Rochas spring/summer 2024 vision feels less like a dress and more like a daydream, exactly the sort of romance wed expect Carrie Bradshaw to be living in 2025

After attending a few times in a vaguely allegorical "Spring" costume (which means this with a mask and a wreath), I was inspired to make a specific 18th century masquerade dress