Best screen dresses revealed!

It's been 50 years since Audrey Hepburn first wore it, but her simple black Givenchy dress from the cult hit Breakfast at Tiffanys' has been named the greatest female screen outfit of all time in a new survey.

May 30, 2010 11:25 IST
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    It's been 50 years since Audrey Hepburn first wore it, but her simple black Givenchy dress from the cult hit Breakfast at Tiffanys' has been named the greatest female screen outfit of all time in a new survey. "Audrey Hepburn has truly made that little black dress a fashion staple which has stood the test of time despite competition from some of the most stylish females around," said Helen Cowley, editor of Lovefilm magazine, which conducted the survey. Here's a look at some of the other stunning screen sirens who made it to the list. (Text: PTI)
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    Floor-length emerald green Jacqueline Durran-designed dress worn by Keira Knightley in Atonement
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    White dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch
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    White bikini worn by Ursula Andress in Dr No
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    Gold dress worn by Kate Hudson in How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days
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    White dress worn by Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady
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    Skin-tight trousers worn by Olivia Newton John in Grease
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    Fur bikini worn by Raquel Welch in 10 Million Years BC
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    Sparkly corset worn by Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge
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    Wedding dress of Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex and The City
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    Besides universal favourites like Marilyn Monroe's sexy white halterneck dress and Audrey Hepburn's iconic little black dress from Breakfast at Tiffany's, a poll conducted by women's fashion website Missbutterfly.co.uk in 2007, had thrown up other interesting choices for cinema's most iconic dresses. Jessica Rabbits strapless red dress in Who Framed Roger Rabbit, for instance.
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    Julia Roberts's spotty polo dress - Pretty Woman
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    Sharon Stone's white sleeveless dress - Basic Instinct
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    Carrie Fisher's long white dress as Princess Leia - Star Wars
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    Olivia Newton-John in her white prom dress as Sandy - Grease
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    Judy Garland's gingham dress as Dorothy - The Wizard of Oz
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    Snow White's blue and yellow dress - Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs
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    Robin Williams in his blousy dress - Mrs Doubtfire
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    Vivien Leigh's red off the shoulder dress playing Scarlett O'Hara - Gone With The Wind
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    Julie Andrews smock dress - The Sound of Music
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    Doris Day in a yellow dress at the end of Calamity Jane
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    Julia Roberts long red dress - Pretty Women
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    Cruella de Ville's black dress with polka dot coat - 101 Dalmatians
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    Jennifer Grey's pale pink dress worn for the final dance as Baby - Dirty Dancing
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    Julie Andrews coat dress - Mary Poppins
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    Belle's yellow ball dress - Beauty and The Beast
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    Among the other great screen dresses that deserve a mention is Diane Keaton's tie and waistcoat in Annie Hall
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    Liza Minnelli's stockings and bowler hat in Cabaret
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    The gown worn by Cate Blanchett in Elizabeth: The Golden Age
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    The gowns worn by Kate Winslet in Titanic