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From the royal wedding dresses of Kate Middleton and Princess Eugenie to the unique stylings of Gwen Stefani, Chanel Iman and Taylor Hill, each of these famous wedding dresses is as memorable as the last, which is exactly why we rounded them all up in one place

Pantsuits have also become increasingly acceptable, so if you have one, you need not buy a new outfit

A Givenchy dress from 1953 shows how the shape was restyled throughout the decade while remaining true to the nipped-in waist and full skirt (Fig

Choose luxurious fabrics like silk, satin, velvet or chiffon to enhance the elegance of your outfit

A well-cut black cocktail dress in particular is one of the most versatile wardrobe investments