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Fully lined construction ensures comfort, and a hidden back zipper keeps the fit tidy

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Get Duchess Sophie's Look We love the muted colours of this midi smock-style dress, with the all-over floral paisley print creating a striking look while the purple and white tones give it a less busy and more contemporary look

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Be it Audrey Hepburn in Givenchy in 1954, Michelle Williams in Vera Wang in 2006, or Lupita Nyong'o in Prada there have been some truly marvellous -dare we say history-making - gowns worn by the best actors in the world on the night of the Academy Awards