The defining element in a wardrobe of a true fashion forward woman in this day and age is undoubtedly the satin dress. While we’re not exactly sure when it became a fashion frenzy, the legendary models of the nineties such as Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell might have kick-started the satin dress’ career.

Fast forward to today, the satin dress has made a comeback and fashion influencers have thoroughly been speeding up the process. Whether the silky fabric comes alive in a slip dress or a wrap dress, the result is equally fabulous. The old-school dressing brings back the much-needed feel of “off-runway” models, the same feel that suggests pared-down elegance and poise in all the right ways. Paired with lavish pumps and a statement cross-body bag or a clutch, the notorious satin dress will surely gain you a few fashionable points.

From Lanvin to Valentino and so much more, the runways were chockfull of silky dresses and sensual pouts. Care to follow suit? We’ve rounded up the best satin dresses in the Photo Gallery below.

Cindy Menassa