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Donatella was newer at the helm of Versace design then, and this became a career-defining look for her -- much like her brother, Gianni Versace's, iconic black safety pin dress worn by Elizabeth Hurley in the mid-'90s

If you love the shape, choose a scaled down version rather than the full one

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If youre looking to find a midi off the rack in standard sizing, be sure to look for one that comes only a couple of inches below the knee - any longer than that and you will tread into the stumpy look that many petites fear with this style