emerald green gala dress Tina Holly Couture TW030 A Line Formal Green / 20 AUS A beautifully cinched waist Modest Emerald Green Evening Gown

by the 1980s, urban ceremonies were commonly 1.5 days long

The Antique Bronze Embellished Dress in Ivory features bronze beads and miniature sequins that decorate the bust

The versatile silhouette allows for easy layering with tights and boots

Her intention being to steer away from the scruffy, slumpy and bumpy style typically adopted by upper-middle class families during the period and create something of utmost couture instead

Like most high-fashion red carpet moments, her "invisible dress" went through six rounds of tailoring before it was ready to wear

Make sure your shoes have been dyed to match your royal blue dress in the same hue