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Black Tie Optional This is a dress code often used for civic or corporate events and fundraisers where they dont want to alienate those who dont own formalwear

Inspiration: Its such a new look! exclaimed Bazaar Editor-in-Chief, Carmel Snow, about Christian Dior's debut collection in 1947 which launched the fit and flare dress silhouette

The fact that Knightleys Atonement dress has frequently been referenced since then (including by London-based designer Nensi Dojaka, who reimagined the dress for Alexa Chung at the Serpentine Summer Party last year) suggests its more than earned its place in the fashion history canon.

Layer one over a pair of long trousers