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These dresses also offer a polished look suitable for family gatherings, anniversaries, and hens parties

A back slit adds just the right amount of movement

Rules for the red carpet "My ambition is to design a dress that creates confidence, is slightly unpredictable and unforgettable," says the 49-year-old British designer, who launched her line in 1988 with bridal and eveningwear

Worked top-down in worsted yarn, the pattern uses warm browns, teal, and copper tones for a desert-inspired palette, but you can swap any three contrast shades

To highlight eyes, apply eye liner extending outwards on the upper lash line and/ or kohl on the lower lash line