Brittany Higgins’ $1,049 Gown Amidst Imminent Bankruptcy

Brittany Higgins has revealed she was loaned her $1,049 designer dress which she wore to the Marie Claire Women of the Year awards – as she faces imminent bankruptcy over her defamation case loss to former Liberal senator Linda Reynolds. 

Ms Higgins on Thursday evening made headlines in a sizzling red Rebecca Vallance gown – and later posted that she was extremely grateful to the magazine and the designer for ‘affording a Cinderella moment’ to her. 

Both Ms Higgins and husband David Sharaz lost a Western Australia defamation case brought by Ms Reynolds over social media posts the pair shared about the fallout from her rape saga.

They are expected to be declared bankrupt in the coming weeks. 

Ms Higgins’ mostly conservative frock featured a touch of spice with a cut-out across the chest, as she paired it with a set of nude pumps.

Meanwhile, David went with a classic black suit for the occasion as he was spotted fetching his wife a drink at one point.

They were followed closely by Pia Whitesell, who stole the show as she flaunted her very toned and tanned legs in a racy black gown for the evening.

The Australian actress and model, 42, jetted in from her lavish LA home, which she shares with billionaire husband Patrick, to attend the glittering event.

She certainly turned heads in her form-fitting frock which featured a soaring thigh split and halter neck. 

Pia paired the LBD with a pair of classic pumps, opting for minimal accessories to complete her stunning ensemble.

The brunette beauty left her locks down, twisting them into loose waves, and topped off her appearance with a smoky eye and nude lip. 

Home and Away star Ada Nicodemou also chose red for her theme tonight. 

The actress, 48, stepped out in a cowlneck frock with an eye-catching pattern as she pulled her locks back into an artful up-do. 

Samantha Armytage rocked a monochrome ensemble, looking almost half her age with a very glamorous makeup look.

The Golden Bachelor host, 59, flashed her midriff in a structured white jacket, which she paired with black slacks and peep-toed heels. 

Natalie Bassingthwaighte appeared to be glowing following her recent engagement to now-fiancée Pip Loth at Niagara Falls in Canada last month.

The singer, 50, shimmered beneath the lights in a brown satin gown which featured a strapless sweetheart neckline for a busty display. 

Pip Edwards stepped out in an avant garde-inspired outfit, rocking some very exaggerated shoulder pads straight out of the ’80s. 

The fashion designer, 45, tucked the sheer red top into a pair of tight black slacks. 

Grace Tame flaunted her slim pins in a mini black dress, which featured silver embellishments.

The activist, 30, was all smiles as she stepped into a pair of strappy black heels and left her very long blonde tresses down.