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For her latest night out, Halle - who became the first black woman to win best actress for Monster's Ball in 2002 - was dressed by Christian Siriano

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For this look, I chose studded high heels to add a touch of edge and a white textured clutch that popped against the black dress

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The "People's Princess" is depicted in the black, off-the-shoulder cocktail dress that became known as the "revenge dress," complete with the small handbag, high heels and pearl necklace she wore at the time

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