With the awards season in full throttle, here's how to get it right on the red carpet

• Floor-length silk dresses with plunging necklines and almost indecent leg splits will always give maximum impact.

• Knee-length dresses are a youthful option.

• Take the fresh   approach and wear your hair undone and your eyes smokey

• To inject a little old Hollywood glamour, look to Alberta Ferretti's long embroidered nude chiffon dresses. Juxtapose their innocence with Greta Garbo hair and a brilliant red lip.

• To cover up, go for a classic knee-length black trench to create a modern silhouette.

Chanel (Go Runway)

Oscar de la Renta (Firstview)

Marchesa (Firstview)

Ralph Lauren (Firstview)

Donna Karan Collection (Firstview)

Christian Dior (Go Runway)

Zac Posen (Firstview)

Giorgio Armani Prive (Firstview)

Giorgio Armani Prive (Firstview)

Jenny Packham (Firstview)

Lanvin (Firstview)

Valentino (Firstview)

Viktor & Rolf (Firstview)

John Galliano (Firstview)

Elie Saab (Firstview)

Valentino (Firstview)

L'Wren Scott (Firstview)

Givenchy (Go Runway)

Lanvin (Firstview)

Carolina Herrera (Firstview)

Oscar de la Renta (Firstview)

Elie Saab (Firstview)

Versace (Firstview)

Emilio Pucci (Firstview)

Bottega Veneta (Firstview)

Ashley Isham (Catwalking)

Julien Macdonald

Matthew Williamson (Firstview)

Chanel (Go Runway)

Christian Dior (Go Runway)

Nina Ricci (Firstview)

Valentino (Firstview)

Mary Katrantzou (Firstview)

Nina Ricci  (Firstview)

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