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While The BAFTAs may be an evening dedicated to celebrating the moving on-screen image, the underlying competition lies in an altogether more 3-dimensional art... the best-dressed lists.
With designers keen to kit out the A-listers at the prestigious event, it is down to the red-carpet-wanderers to decide whose handiwork to flaunt (poor souls). Here is our pick of the ladies who chose wisely.
BAFTAs best dressed - in pictures
One of our favourite looks from the evening came from the lovely Laura Bailey, who's voluminous white Emilia Wickstead gown gave the petite model a more substantial frame without drowning her. Keeping her hair tied back in a sleek up-do, the blonde beauty gave her eyes a dramatic smoky-effect while keeping her jewellery to a minimum.
Another simple yet stand-out style came from Benedict Cumberbatch's pregnant fiancée Sophie Hunter, who looked undeniably elegant in the full length a-line Maison Martin Margiela black gown. With a peep-hole split at the neckline and stand-out diamond earrings, all attention was on the beauty's sheer complexion and bright blue eyes. Her other-half didn't let the side down either, in a bespoke tuxedo by Alexander McQueen and a midnight blue bow tie.
