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Overseen by fashion powerhouse Anna Wintour, and with a guest list that's notoriously difficult to get onto, the Met Ball is by far the most glamorous fundraiser of the year, with proceeds going towards the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute (hence the name)

Often associated with a formal dress code, they offer a versatile alternative to long evening gowns while still feeling elegant and occasion ready

Moda Operandi Just Released a Bridal Collection Beyond Your Wildest Dreams We're admittedly guilty of a little daydreaming as we perused Moda Operandi's latest selection of wedding gowns

I did some preliminary ties that I later cut so that I could form it around the waist tightly without tearing up the form or my hands with the wire

The floor-length skirt with a side ruffle and sweeping train adds a touch of grace, while the ruching at the waist cinches in to create a flattering hourglass shape