If "Minidress" Isn't Amal Clooney's Middle Name, Someone Should Fix That on Her Birth Certificate

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Amal Clooney can rock the hell out of a pantsuit, and her blazer and skirt coordinates are always sophisticated, but Amal's dress collection is glamorous like you wouldn't believe. Or maybe your eyes have been glued to her wardrobe since day one, in which case, we don't blame you.

When she steps out for daytime events, Amal usually opts for tailored Gucci pieces or ones she's thrifted that fall to the knee. But come nighttime soirées, you'll find the fashion-conscious human rights lawyer and activist in swingy little numbers that show off a lot of leg.

We combed through her best outfits and selected the easiest ones to re-create so that you can update the dress section in your closet like Amal Clooney would. Things are about to get fancy up in here.

01

A Bright Yellow Dress

Amal might go down in history as the best dressed guest at the 2018 royal wedding. She wore a gorgeous marigold Stella McCartney design with a birdcage veil hat.

Our Pick: Thalia Sodi Off-the-Shoulder Sheath Dress

02

A Colorful Fringed Mini

For Rihanna's Met Gala afterparty in 2018, Amal wore this swingy Versace number with multicolored fringe tassels.

03

Something Leopard

Amal owns a classic leopard-print dress that she styled with a blue shearling coat while out in NYC in April 2018.

04

A Graphic-Print Shirtdress

Amal made a statement in DVF when she attended the Watermark Conference For Women in February 2018.

05

A Glitzy Gold Dress

Amal thrifted this gold Versace dress. She wore it to a Farfetch and William Vintage-hosted party in October 2017.

06

A Red Shift

Amal can work the heck out of a red shift dress. She coordinated this Dior design with a pair of pixelated Oscar de la Renta heels, an Altuzarra bag, and a Balmain camel coat in March 2017 in London.

Nordstrom

Our Pick: Eliza J Jewel Neck Cape Sleeve Dress

07

Something Sophisticated and Bright

Amal made a sunshine-bright statement when arriving at the UN in New York City in March 2017. She opted for Bottega Veneta coordinates with contrast piping, finishing her outfit with Salvatore Ferragamo accessories.

Shopbop

Our Pick: Rag & Bone Cecile Dress

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A Floral T-Shirt Dress

Amal announced her pregnancy around the time she styled this floral Dolce & Gabbana dress with tights and boots at a screening of The White Helmets in January 2017.

Our Pick: Zara Poppy Dress

Zara Poppy Dress ($30, originally $50)

09

A Fitted Pinstripe Dress That Means Business

Amal styled this Giorgio Armani pinstripe number with Paul Andrew shoes and pearl drop earrings at the Texas Conference For Women in Austin, TX, in November 2016.

Farfetch

Our Pick: Alexander Wang Pinstripe Sheath Dress

10

A Peter Pan Collar and Bow

Amal's Gucci dress was finished with a bright red bow beneath the collar when she stepped out in NYC in September 2016.

My Theresa

Our Pick: Red Valentino Crepe Shift Dress

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A Sailor-Inspired Design

Speaking of Gucci, Amal also owns this recognizable ivory sheath, which features the brand's signature stripe across the midriff. The gold buttons at the sleeves gave off sailor vibes for an appearance at the Women in the World reception in September 2016.

Eloquii

Our Pick: Eloquii Contrast Piping Sailor Dress

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A Simple Lace LBD

Amal selected a three-quarter-sleeved lace dress by Atelier Versace for the Un Moro o Un Ponte seminary hosted by Pope Francis in Vatican City in May 2016.

13

Something Lightweight and Pleated

Amal left her husband George begging for attention when she styled this ivory pleated number with a colorblock Dolce & Gabbana satchel, neutral, strappy heels, and Salvatore Ferragamo sunglasses in LA in October 2015.

Anthropologie

Our Pick: Meadow Rue Prespa Pleated Dress

14

A Tweed Style

Amal's tweed Dolce & Gabbana coat dress gave off Kate Middleton vibes in NYC in September 2015. She finished her outfit with a Ralph Lauren tote, perfect for the workweek, and contrast pointed pumps.

Neiman Marcus

Our Pick: Kate Spade New York Sleeveless Tweed Day Dress

15

An Electric Green "Going-Out" Dress

Amal supported husband George at the New York Film Festival in September 2015, glowing in a Versace mini and coordinated heels.

16

A Chainmail Mini

Every gal needs a sexy little dress — one that's basically dripping off of her — like this one. For the launch of Casamigos Tequila in Ibiza, Spain, in 2015, Amal styled her glitzy design with Oscar de la Renta earrings and patent pumps.

Revolve

Our Pick: H:ours Willa Chainmail Dress in Iridescent Silver

17

A Short, By-the-Sea Vacation Dress

Amal glowed while on vacation with George in this floral-print shift that gave off retro vibes. She completed her outfit with metallic heels and hoop earrings.

18

A Menswear-Inspired Mini

Amal's deconstructed button-down look impressed us all when she stepped out in Rome with George in May 2016.

19

A Bell-Sleeved Wrap Dress

Amal looked totally cool while out in NYC in this Proenza Schouler wrap dress that was cinched with a bow at the hip. She wore a black bag from Proenza too!

Lou & Grey

Our Pick: Lou & Grey Signaturesoft Bell Sleeve Hoodie Dress

20

A White Embroidered Dress For Boho Days

We noticed the breezy Alberta Ferretti minidress peeking out from Amal's Gucci suede trench right away when she stepped out for dinner with her parents in NYC in May 2015. Amal's look was complete with a box clutch from Sarah's Bag and pearl earrings.

Stylebop

Zimmermann Painted Heart Linen Dress

Zimmermann Painted Heart Linen Dress ($522, originally $1,045)

21

A Groovy '70s-Inspired Maxi

Amal went all out while vacationing in Lake Como, Italy. She styled this pleated design with gold jewels for a glamorous night out in June 2016.

22

A White Fringed Dress That's More "Party" Than "Bridal"

Amal made a statement when she stepped out in this tiered fringe dress and strappy metallic heels for a date with George in Lake Como in June 2017.

Farfetch

Our Pick: Versus Fringed Shift Dress

Versus Fringed Shift Dress ($325, originally $650)

23

A High-Low Dress

Because yes, they're still romantic and cool. Who can forget the Giambattista Valli design Amal wore during her wedding weekend in Venice in September 2014?

Stylebop

Our Pick: Sonia Rykiel Embroidered Dress With Cotton and Linen

24

A Striped Midi That's Nothing but Classic

Amal also wore this striped midi dress during her wedding weekend. The look, a Dolce & Gabbana design, was styled with eyelet slingback heels.

Zappos

Our Pick: Michael Michael Kors One-Shoulder Striped Dress

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