off the shoulder sheath dress Sequin Applique Satin Off-Shoulder in Size 0 Womens Dresses For Prom Evening

Image from The Vintage Traveller (used with permission) First produced in America in 1944 and manufactured well into the 70s, the design changed very little

For that occasion, Berry wore a black Versace gown that was years ahead of the major sheer trend which she returned to this evening (and which dominated last years gala red carpet.) The halter-neck style flowed down into a dramatic train of black and gold petals

Trench Coat and Wide-Leg Pants A tailored trench coat over a basic top paired with wide-leg pants creates a sophisticated option for cooler days

As time went on, it became a staple in the wardrobes of many famous women, including Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, and Jacqueline Kennedy, and came to be seen as a symbol of sophistication

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