By Dani Kellner

If you’re looking to get fancy, a frat formal may not be the event for you.  It’s no fun to get all glammed up only to have to spend the night fearful that someone will drunkenly spill a Long Island Iced Tea on your beautiful outfit.   Fortunately, we have an excuse for you to get dressed to the nines.

The Careers in Fashion Industry (CIFI) student organization is hosting its first annual black-tie Fashion Speaks Gala on Saturday, April 18th.  The event, which will be held in the Human Ecology Commons from 8-11 p.m., honors Tina Passalacqua, a Cornell alum who is recovering from a recent stroke.  So in the name of fashion and philanthropy, you can finally try to tackle one of these gorgeous looks.

1. Lupita Nyong’o’s Ralph Lauren Gown at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards

You can rock a cape dress just as well as Lupita!

2. Jennifer Lawrence’s Dior Gown at the 2013 Academy Awards

We fell for this dress just as hard as J.Law fell in it.

3. Emma Stone’s Lanvin Jumpsuit at the 2015 Golden Globe Awards

This jumpsuit is EVERYTHING.

4. Mindy Kaling’s Salvador Perez Dress at the 2014 People Magazine Awards

As Kelly Kapoor would say, “This dress is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S!”

5. Taylor Swift’s J. Mendel Gown at the 2014 American Country Music Awards

This ensemble will never go out of style, it’ll never go out of style.

6. Jennifer Lopez’s Zuhair Murad Gown at the 2015 Golden Globe Awards

So fierce.

7. Anna Kendrick’s Band of Outsiders Tuxedo at the 2015 Grammy Awards

This look is pitch perfect.

8. Selena Gomez’s Cushnie et Ochs Dress at the 2013 Teen Choice Awards

When you’re ready, come and get it.  And by “it,” we mean this whole entire look.

9. Blake Lively’s Gucci Premiere Gown at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival

Perfection.

10. Kerry Washington’s Marchesa Gown at the 2013 Emmy Awards

More perfection.

11. Chrissy Teigen’s Johanna Johnson Gown at the 2014 Grammy Awards

Rumor has it that if you wear this dress, John Legend will fall in love with you.

12. Mila Kunis’s Elie Saab Gown at the 2011 Academy Awards

Another rumor has it that if you wear this dress, Ashton Kutcher will fall in love with you.

13. Bjork’s Iconic Swan Dress at the 2011 Academy Awards

OMG WE’RE JUST KIDDING YOU GUYS!

CIFI is hosting the Fashion Speaks Gala on Saturday April 18th in the Human Ecology Commons.  Click here for more information.