A black dress with a string of pearls is a simple pairing - yet one that's guaranteed to stand the test of time, with many stars opting for the timeless look.
The first actress that springs to mind might be Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 classic, Breakfast at Tiffany's, but Olivia Colman gave the look a 2023 refresh at The Bazaar Awards, which returned to London's Claridge's hotel last night (7 November).
The annual awards ceremony offers an opportunity to highlight the achievements of incredible women from across the worlds of film, television, art, culture and literature.
For the celebrations, Olivia opted to wear a Stella McCartney Pearl Embroidery Double Satin Midi Dress with Sauvereign shoes.
Olivia's asymmetric black dress is crafted with forest-friendly viscose and faux pearl embroidery clustered on double satin.
While her beautiful garment costs £1,690, we've found an alternative way to recreate her look, which, totalling at £220 is more purse-friendly.
The perfect accessory for special occasions, the A B Davis 9ct Freshwater Pearl Necklace is exclusive to John Lewis and features a stunning string of white coloured freshwater pearls fastened with a yellow gold clasp.
Layer your freshwater pearls over a bias-cut midi dress from stylish high-street brand, & Other Stories.
Crafted from a smooth woven silk-like black fabric, this Bias-Cut Midi Dress has been designed with a round-cut neckline. The loose batwing sleeves with a curved waist and hemline is a great way to recreate Olivia's asymmetrical hemline.
The good news is that we can expect to see more red-carpet looks from Olivia Colman, as she is set to appear alongside Jessie Buckley in razor-sharp British comedy, Wicked Little Letters, which will be in cinemas from February 2024.
Also in attendance at The Bazaar Awards, hosted by Harper's Bazaar magazine, were Kim Cattrall, Janelle Monáe and Emerald Fennell.
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