Anne Hathaway in a Givenchy pearl-studded halter gown at the London premiere of “Les Miserables.” (Dave M. Benett / WireImage)
White has been many a celebrity’s color of choice.
Rooney Mara in an Alexander McQueen beaded dress at the “Side Effects” premiere. (Dave Kotinsky / Getty Images)
Emily Blunt in a Miu Miu column gown at the Critic’s Choice Awards. (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images)
Cate Blanchett in a high-neck Givenchy gown at “The Hobbit” London premiere. (Leon Neal / AFP / Getty Images)
Taylor Swift in a Ralph Lauren plunge-front gown at the People’s Choice Awards. (Kevin Mazur / WireImage)
Michelle Dockery in an Alexandre Vauthier gold-embroidered gown at the Globes. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Ellen Pompeo in a Lanvin max-dress and studded belt at the People’s Choice Awards. (Gregg DeGuire / WireImage)
Kerry Washington in a Rodarte silver beaded lace gown at the Golden Globes. (Alexandra Wyman / Getty Images for smartwater)
Amanda Seyfried in a Givenchy lace paneled gown at the Golden Globes. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)