We’re not alone in this shift; Katie Holmes recently made a compelling case for opting for a bold cherry red clutch instead of a classic black evening ... wearing a high-neck black gown ...

The singer pulled out three killer looks for the Billboard Women in Music event—each more nearly naked than the next.

A newsworthy celebrity flaunting an intriguing evening ... seven gowns featured among the 72 looks presented. The lonely feeling of the one long strapless black dress that made the cut at Gucci ...