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Whether it's your first time attending a formal event or you're a seasoned pro, it's equally tricky landing on a gown that is equal parts dressy and trendy, but after all of the recent award show red carpets (the Met Gala, the Oscars, the BAFTAs to name a few), we've been taking notes from some of our favourite celebs on how to make occasionwear cool again

The code asks a woman for a floor-length evening dress in a refined fabric, finished head to toe

A cocktail dress shorter, possibly ritzier might cut it if your host is of a relaxed nature, but its best to assume that a floor-sweeping number is expected

Care: hand wash in cold water, hang to dry, do not iron