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Cut to a flattering A-line silhouette, it features a bandeau neckline and a softly draped skirt that enhances the figure

Wearing this dramatic feathered Versace gown, Penlope Cruz arrived at the 2007 Academy Awards as a Best Actress nominee for Volver

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Her hair was tied in a sleek high ponytail with face-framing layers

Simply captivating, this pretty chiffon bridal dress features a long fully-lined skirt that splits by a seductive leg-revealing side slit before ending at the floor in an A-line silhouette that is simply flowy and ethereal

Stable fabrics such as cotton and linen are easy to work with as they dont shift around during the sewing process and are easy to press