strapless pencil cut gold dress Corset Waist Lace Up Jacquard Straight, 24 Karat Mini in Gold, Size XS, Lucy in the Sky Amanda Gold Bandage Strapless Formal

Nobodys Child Brown Pinstripe Jane Shirt Dress Nobody's Child always does such great value dresses that pack a punch in the style stakes too

The shade matters less than the silhouette and fabric quality.

The gala's broad dress code "Fashion Is Art" invited guests to literally turn themselves into walking canvases

Color:Dark Mauve

Of course, you might recognize the gowns that looked a bit more classical and Disney princess-like (see ahead), embellished with rhinestones and complete with matching monochromatic shawls

In terms of general brands to check for dress suits, readers suggested Antonio Melani, Talbots, Tiger of Sweden, Aritzia, Max Mara, Boss, Akris Punto, Lafayette 148, Theory (sized up), and Elie Tahari