Pale-blue jacquard quilted, hand-painted, and embroidered dress from Balenciaga by Nicholas Ghesquière.

Chanel Haute Couture “Petit Trianon” lace dress with tulle rosettes.

Christian Dior Haute Couture by John Galliano dress of black aluminum foil covered in organza, ruched into undulating bubbles.

Flounced cotton-and-silk pannier dress by Rochas.

Oscar de la Renta chine-taffeta gown.

Corseted pink-and-dove taffeta-and-chiffon ball gown by Alexander McQueen.