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So, what color is the real dress

While the films director, Joe Wright, had asked costume designer Jacqueline Durran to create a memorable dress for that steamy scene in the library between Knightleys character Cecilia Tallis and James McAvoys Robbie Turner, neither had any idea of the lasting impact the dress would have

This is the dress you reach for when the event actually matters

Perfect for Mardi Gras festivities, this dress will make you stand out in the crowd

Dressy flats are completely appropriate for junior graduation and often the more comfortable choice for a full day

Save your mini and midi dresses for the pre-wedding events (they're perfect for the rehearsal dinner) and choose a long dress for a formal event