ALESSANDRA RICH Ruffled floral-print silk-crepe de chine gown

Alessandra Rich always consults fashion's history books when designing each collection, with romantic details and decorative prints to the fore - Cecil Beaton could have photographed this gown in the '30s. It's cut from smooth silk-crepe de chine patterned with roses in full bloom and framed with a draped neckline. Reach for heels to lift the trailing hem just the right amount.