sage green satin dress Women's Luxurious Poise Midi in Pastel non stretchy material Sage Green Satin Cowl Neck

Loose, natural curls or a sleek low bun finish the outfit

See MoreParty l measures: Height: 170 cm, Bust: 90 cm, Waist: 70 cm, Hips: 90 cm and wears a size S

Another beautiful dress from Phantom , this one worn by Minnie Driver as Carlotta

From the deep V neckline to the puff sleeves and ruffle-layered hem, this dress has a lot going for it

Of course, the best ones will still see you welcomed through the door of any black tie function, but these days, you're just as likely to spot a pair of shiny, stealthy dress shoes anchoring a pair of blue jeans while you're strolling downtown

Not just the practical side of it, though, yes, a handmade dress can cost a fraction of what youd pay in a shop, but the whole slow, intentional process of choosing a pattern, cutting the fabric, and wearing something you made yourself