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While the dresses-with-pants trend was a notable moment in the West during the mid-19th century, women were actually wearing dresses and tunics over trousers long before that era and in many other parts of the world

Diane von Furstenberg Embellished Asymmetric V-Neck Silk Dress For all brave souls, this daring black-tie dress will have the whole party talking

Style it with delicate gold jewellery from our accessories collection for a considered evening statement

* Linear dresser drawer handles and a matching base complement its fresh, easy design

Ultra romantic (without going over the top), this floor-sweeping black gown would look so sweet for a fully uniform bridal party or give a mix-and-match lineup some subtle flair