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Princess Dianas iconic 1994 look makes a memorable appearance in Season 5, Episode 5 of The Crown

Ideally, you want one cut on the bias - many cheaper high-street options are not, meaning they wont flow in a flattering way and made of silk or high-quality satin (lesser materials will pull frustratingly easily)

Hitting the red carpet in vintage Thierry Mugler, Kardashian rocked a black dress featuring a thigh-high slit, and extremely revealing torso cut-outs

They go well both with winter boots, as well as stilettos or flats

But Heidi Mann of Overland Park, Kansas, showed the world that you really can pull out the dress for other occasions