Forget T-shirt dresses! Katherine Heigl braved a full-on gown (from the Lyn Devon Spring 2010 collection) at the 13th Annual ASPCA Bergh Ball in New York City.

She (unsuccessfully) attempted to dress up the casual creation with several strands of pearls.

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