When the original Givenchy dress (upon which the actual costume worn during the filming was based) went up for auction in December 2006 (right after Natalie Portman modeled it on the cover of Harpers Bazaar), Christies described it as [a]n evening gown of black Italian satin designed by Hubert de Givenchy for Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in the 1961 Paramount film Breakfast At Tiffanys, the sleeveless, floor-length gown with fitted bodice embellished at the back with distinctive cut-out dcollet, the skirt slightly gathered at the waist and slit to the thigh on one side. It sold for over $600,000
Style with strappy heels, or block heels and a refined clutch bag for an effortlessly elegant look
Add a light-colored shirt, cognac or walnut derbies or loafers, and a matching brown belt
This happens automatically without any conscious awareness
It can suit casual days, office outfits, evening events, and bridal wear depending on fabric, length, neckline, and details
Everyones always throwing 1920s themed parties, Great Gatsby parties, and of course Halloween