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Less is more Venezuelan designer Carolina Herrera was the firm favorite of Renee Zellweger for many years so choosing one of her designs for the 2006 Golden Globes was a no-brainer

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Crafted from Mikado, Ellery's skirt sees folds of fabric fall luxuriously around the body, with extra drama delivered via a side split for a head-turning moment

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It is not an absolute law for every gala, since cocktail or creative-coded events can allow a refined shorter dress, but length is the clearest signal of formality, so a full-length gown is never wrong at a gala