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Here we take a look back at some of the most memorable black gowns in fashion history: Pretty (elegant) woman Julia Roberts won an Oscar for her part in Erin Brockovich in 2001, wearing a black velvet vintage Valentino dress, it came from their Haute Couture autumn-winter 1992/93 collection

To really take your styling to the next level, wear your hair in an up-do to create the illusion of an lengthened silhouette

I know youre not big on scarves, but, ohmygoodness, the possibilities would be limitless with that basic black dress as a jumping off point

No fuss updo

Timeless and classic, this dress length exudes elegance and sophisticationpretty perfect for a black tie optional dress code, if you ask us