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Its a long but satisfying process

The V-neckline is one of the most universally flattering necklines out there, especially over 50, because it lengthens the neckline and draws attention upward

The Oscars 2025 and Vanity Fair s best-dressed list

While the traditional dress code for a black-tie event leans toward long, formal gowns, it is possible to wear a short dress to a black-tie occasionthough it requires a bit of careful styling

For 2025, we traversed timelines: from the sculptural dresses at Tods and Ottolinger, which recalled the draping on Renaissance sculptures, to the Noughties Bend It Like Beckham styles that hit the runways at GCDS and Sia Arnika (top tip: if you dont want to invest in a new piece, you could hunt down an oversized vintage track jacket to recreate this look)

The bone in turkey I used is also known as a crown or buffe both breasts kept on the turkey bone frame