10. Dolce & Gabbana Little Black Corset Dress

The black corset dress fashioned by Italian design duo Dolce & Gabbana oozes sex appeal with its boudoir lingerie-inspired construction. The design is based on a traditional boned girdle, replete with thin bra-like straps, hook and eye closures and lace. Though Coco Chanel introduced the Little Black Dress, Dolce & Gabbana made the style a certified must-have with their silhouette, transforming mere mortals into certified sex kittens with a simple stitch.

Dolce & Gabbana Fitted Bustier Dress, £299, www.net-a-porter.com.