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Charlie Elizabeth Culverhouse

Gwyneth Paltrow cements the long black dress as autumn/winter’s most sophisticated occasion wear trend

Gwyneth Paltrow in a long black dress at the 16th Governors Awards in Hollywood, California 16 November, 2025.

The celebs have spoken, autumn/winter 2025 is all about the long black dress. Forget your little black dress this season, dramatic maxi hem lengths have been all over the runways and red carpets, with Gwyneth Paltrow solidifying the understated and polished gown style as a must-have this winter.

She stunned in a black gown with a dropped waist, low, scooped neckline and – most importantly – pockets. The polished, yet understated design from Dries Van Noten’s spring/summer 2026 collection was a perfect choice for Gwyneth's appearance at the 16th Governors Awards in Hollywood, California, last weekend.

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