From Andie's yellow satin dress in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days to Cher's iconic checked suit in Clueless, there are countless movie outfits that stay with us well beyond the film's debut. And, even though I haven't seen Atonement, Keira Knightley's iconic green silk dress was the first thing that came to my mind when I cast my eyes on Alexa Chung's outfit from last night's Serpentine Summer Party.
Attending the London event, Chung wore a floor-length gown from Nensi Dojaka in a fluid satin fabric with a rich emerald-green hue. Emulating the sensual design of the dress worn by Knightley's Cecilia Tallis in the 1930s-set film, Chung's 2024 take included a deeper neckline, a front cut-out and intricate strap detailing throughout.
As the original scene was famously set on the hottest night of the year, Chung's modern-day rendition came at a fitting time, coinciding with London's first heatwave of the season. Styling her summer evening dress in a similar way to Knightley's character, Chung chose to forgo jewellery, letting the elegant dress take centre stage.
Opulent and lavish, an emerald-green dress offers a richer take on summer occasion styling that counters the muted sage shades or pastel tones that typically dominate over the warmer months. Although Chung opted for a look sans jewels, the luxurious colour looks beautiful with both silver and gold accessories.
I don't know about you, but this is now the direction I'm thinking of taking when it comes to dressing for all the summer weddings and events I have coming up. So, to craft an evening look worthy of both Alexa Chung and Keira Knightley, read on to discover our edit of the best green dresses below.
SHOP STUNNING GREEN DRESSES:
This elegant gown is a beautiful interpretation of Knightley's Atonement dress.
This classic slip dress also comes in black.
The halterneck design adds a graceful edge.
Style with strappy sandals and an elegant clutch.
This would look so sweet with a pair of pretty Mary Janes.
Shop this elegant gown whilst it's on sale.
Style with plenty of jewels and minimalist sandals for a holiday-ready, boho-inspired look.
This vivid green dress offers a fresh and playful way to add some colour into your summer wardrobe.
The dramatic dress is perfect for an elegant wedding.
Style with silver accessories just like this.
The light knitted composition gives this a more relaxed feel.
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