Throughout the years, dresses have proven to be more than just beautiful garments in film.

Adding to its timeless appeal are the beautiful costumes, particularly Rose’s evening gown.

However, her past threatens to get in the way.

Kate Hudson as Andie in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

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Michelle Pfeiffer as Elvira in Scarface wearing a blue dress

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Richard Gere and Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman looking at a necklace.

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Keira Knightley as Cecilia in Atonement leaning over a piano.

Image via Universal Studios

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Jessica Rabbit singing in Who Framed Roger Rabbit

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Kate Winslet as Rose and Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack in Titanic walking side by side.

Image via 20th Century Studios

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Marilyn Monroe as Lorelei Lee dancing in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

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Vivien Leigh as Sarlett O’Hara in Gone With the Wind wearing the curtain dress.

Image via Warner Bros.

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Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn) holding a pastry and coffee in front of a shop window in Breakfast at Tiffanys

Image via Paramount Pictures

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Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale, standing in front of yellow flowers and looking surprised in The Wizard of Oz

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