periwinkle prom dress Ava Presley 39551 | Ava Presley Dresses and subtle beading Floral Lace A-Line Prom Dress

Other inspiration for the look came from archive imagery of Black American dandies and some archive imagery of Diana Rosss tailoring looks. American athlete Gabrielle Thomas, meanwhile, wore a red gown with more architectural suiting elements (and doubled up on the British brands with a bespoke makeup look by Charlotte Tilbury)

It picks up on the colors of the leaves turning dark in autumn, and it lends itself to festive shades while still feeling very chic

Designed in a rich blue hue, the look is finished with a semi-sheer finish for effortless elegance

The saying goes that living well is the best revenge, but for anyone who was alive in 1994 (or let's face it, is a fan of the royals and on the internet), it could be argued that dressing well is the best revengespecifically when the outfit comes in the form of a slinky off-the-shoulder look with a pleated bodice and draped chiffon skirt