nordstrom long black dress Women's Dresses showing maxi made with a leg Lulus - Wait For Me

Black leather accessories and shoes ground this outfit of simple warm tones and cozy textures

She wore a vintage sheer Thierry Mugler gown at the Academy Museum Gala which she followed up with a 90s Gianni Versace stunner designed in a deep, midnight blue

KATE MIDDLETON'S MOST FASHIONABLE MOMENTS Destiny's Child, MTV Awards, 2001 With the exception of Bjork, fashion tends to be more wild on the VMAs red carpet than the Oscars - check out Destiny's Child, all in orange with blue accessories back in 2001

Keep shoes neutral and let the accessories shine

This sexy black off-the-shoulder long dress features unique v-neckline leads to banded sleeves and an open back