natural life dress Christa Cotton Midi in Cranberry Brown Floral Small 20 O/S00 Tropicali_Haven on LTK

To give some guidance on what to look for as you shop (whether you're voluptuous all over or are contending with a big bust + small bra band), we tapped a set of inclusive fashion stylists that have extensive experience working with a diverse range of body types

Then there were MGM technicolour musicals, contemporary fashion magazines, even candid shots of people on the street...' From her Old Hollywood reference points to the unexpectedly humble origins of Emma Stone's instantly iconic yellow dress, Mary explains the stories behind some of the films best-loved costumes below

However, with a little bit of knowledge and some careful measuring, it is possible to navigate the differences between UK and US sizing and find the perfect fit

Waist:45"

The dress has such a long-lasting cultural impact (only next to the Versaces iconic bondage dress) that several renditions have been seen throughout the years, including on todays It-girls, like Lady Gaga in Milan in 2012 and FKA Twigs for London Fashion Week