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Cons: High price point (typical for true English-made quality)

Whitney Houston in Nichelle Gainer This fun embellished dress was worn by pop diva Whitney Houston at the 1988 Grammys and we love its flattering knee-length style and bedazzled spaghetti straps

Sandy from Grease Grab a blonde wig, a swipe of red lipstick and a tight black body-con dress and you'll look like you've been hanging out with John Travolta all night

That said, I just don't understand why high school girls who spent all day inside insisted on looking like they'd just returned from a tropical vacation come prom night

Finished with a front high-split, Chessa is your go-to for a sultry take on occasion wear

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