So Nostalgic

She was the real-life Andy Sachs.

The movies biggest contribution to society, IMHO, was turning Anne Hathaway into a forever style icon.

(Remember the wildly chaoticdress-over-jeans trend?Hathaway was a fan.)

Anne Hathaway attends “The Black Ball” presented by Conde Nast Media Group and hosted by Alicia Keys…

As soon asThe Devil Wears Pradacame out, however, Hathaway pivoted straight into high-fashion territory.

The event may have been dubbed The Black Ball, but Hathaway made a style statement in white.

The silky strapless creation featured a plunging neckline and a fitted silhouette.

Anne Hathaway attends “The Black Ball” presented by Conde Nast Media Group and hosted by Alicia Keys…

For a romantic touch, intricate floral beading crawled up her straps and down the scoop back.

It Had A Risque Detail

While the embroidered masterpiece was delicate, it was also daring.

Mimicking the look of luxe lace, the see-through fabric was blanketed in a smattering of beaded florals.

Anne Hathaway attends “The Black Ball” presented by Conde Nast Media Group and hosted by Alicia Keys…

The ornate creation was from Valentino a designer who would keep outfitting her for decades.

Hathaways relationship with the Italian designer bloomedafter they met on the set ofThe Devil Wears Prada.

He evendesigned her wedding dressin 2012.

Anne Hathaway attends “The Black Ball” presented by Conde Nast Media Group and hosted by Alicia Keys…

The sparklers stood out perfectly against her half-up, half-down hairstyle and her flushed beauty look.

That night, she was the real-life Andy Sachs and will forever be an icon.