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Pieces like this are worth the space in your closet because they can be worn multiple times throughout the year, and that's what you need to think of if you're trying to be a minimalist

With a design that will endure throughout the ages, this is an unforgettable dress for an unforgettable day

chicken broth: If you really want to make this special, boil a whole chicken or chicken parts to get your broth the day before

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below 9 Renee Zellweger Getty Images Images What: Carolina Herrera Where: Directors Guild of America Awards in 2003 Why: This dress kicked off a long-standing (and seriously chic) relationship between the house of Herrera and Zellweger