And, during an evening when we're used to seeing frothy, princess-y gowns with ball skirts and tulle sleeves, these heavy-metal ensembles present an alternative. Even tonight, we saw a sea of white and oat-colored dresses that played it safe to say the least, with bright highlighter pinks and oranges on the other end of the spectrum. But with these looks, somewhere between the two extremes, we got a taste of powerful grace that demands attention without subtlety, swapped puffy shoulders for shapely, sharp, padded ones, and flowery embroidery for sleek, reflective sequins that almost look welded together.