long red evening dress Formal 88796 by Amarra Wine / 4 Make a statement in the LaDivine CD791 Fitted Long Formal Dress Long Red Dress with Cape

This one from Lulus boasts a stretchy fabric for the most flattering (and comfortable) fit, as well as a scoop back and adjustable straps

The elegant strapless sweetheart neckline and sarong-style skirt make this style ideal for a beach wedding

Brown fabric with white embroidery Functional buttons along the bodice, no zipper 3/4 length sleeves Modest maxi length No additional layering required Side pockets Shell: 100% Polyester Lining: 95% Polyester | 5% Spandex Machine wash cold, gentle cycle

Based on tight corsetry, voluminous skirts, and pointed brassieres, it straddled the demure and the erotic

Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images for The Met Museum / Vogue Out of all the guests who showed up in crisp white-hued looks for this years Met Gala (and there were many), my favourite was Dutch supermodel Imaan Hammam in Magda Butrym