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When Aussie costume designer Lizzy Gardiner stepped onto the Academy Awards red carpet in 1995, she was immediately met with stares

The dress features a sleeveless bodice with a gathered skirt, a white embroidered eyelet Peter Pan collar, and frosted brown plastic buttons down the back for easy dressing

Pair it with minimalist metallic heels and a crystal-embellished clutch for an unforgettable evening look

With a hip-hugging skirt that flows to a feather-trimmed hemline, this tea-length semi-formal dress has matching feathers at the wide side slit for a sexy vibe

With these trends in mind, you're sure to turn heads and make a lasting impression at every holiday gathering