When the original Givenchy dress (upon which the actual costume worn during the filming was based) went up for auction in December 2006 (right after Natalie Portman modeled it on the cover of Harpers Bazaar), Christies described it as [a]n evening gown of black Italian satin designed by Hubert de Givenchy for Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in the 1961 Paramount film Breakfast At Tiffanys, the sleeveless, floor-length gown with fitted bodice embellished at the back with distinctive cut-out dcollet, the skirt slightly gathered at the waist and slit to the thigh on one side. It sold for over $600,000
Best Suited For Blouses, tops, and dresses (both long and short)
Some venues allow dark jeans with elevated tops, but tailored pants always perform better
Easy Access: Includes a discreet side zipper for simple dressing without fuss
Renoir off-theshoulder trapeze gown in floral print silk burnout chiffon, price upon request, by Ines Di Santo
For a sophisticated look, wear this off-the-shoulder designer prom dress