Stars' Favorite Summer Dresses

Maria Menounos
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Stars' Favorite Summer Dresses

01 of 25

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez
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Summer chic can be simple, as Lopez and her lemon-yellow Juicy Couture dress prove. Though it's no longer available online, this linen shift from Walter will work as well.

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$275; at livenatty.com

02 of 25

Kate Bosworth

Kate Bosworth
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With a glowing sunset behind her, Bosworth was picture perfect in ruffled Chloé pret-a-porter. The silk chiffon number has a built-in bejeweled velvet belt-count the luxurious purchase as a two-for-one!

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$3039; at net-a-porter.com

03 of 25

Cameron Diaz

May 6: Los Angeles
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Diaz attended the L.A. premiere of Shrek the Third looking like a princess-and not of the ogre variety-in a polished Chanel dress. Get your own leggy look for less in this bright pink piece from A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz.

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$149; at bostonproper.com

04 of 25

Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock
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Bullock warmed up the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in a slim, strapless LWD. Show off your waist in the Mirage dress from White House/Black Market.

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$138; at whitehouseblackmarket.com

05 of 25

Jessica Alba

Jessica Alba, style, Badgley Mischka, stylist
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Alba began her Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer tour in a retro-inspired frock with a sheer underlay. Get her subtle shimmer with a matching Badgley Mischka dress.

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$498; at saksfifthavenue.com

06 of 25

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon
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Witherspoon was chic and comfortable during a Beverly Hills shopping trip in a Vanessa Bruno dress with a ruffled hem. Get a look-alike crochet dress from the same designer for a simple summer look of your own.

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$204; at madisonlosangeles.com

07 of 25

Jessica Biel

Jessica Biel
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Biel walked the red carpet at the Critic's Choice Awards in a cream-colored fitted sheath from Ferragamo. Get her style-if not her tan-with a strapless silk dress from Kay Unger.

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$179.99; at bluefly.com

08 of 25

Halle Berry

Halle Berry
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Berry dazzled in Roberto Cavalli at the Madrid photo call for Perfect Stranger. An Escada sheath has a similarly sultry feel.

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$540; at stylebug.com

09 of 25

Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie
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Richie sparkled in a strapless white frock with silvery accents at a charity event. The J. Lindeberg Blanche dress will give you The Simple Life star's look.

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$129; at revolveclothing.com

10 of 25

Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria
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Longoria shimmered in an awning-striped Alice + Olivia shift. Get her sequined dress and go from day to evening in a snap.

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$398; at thehipchick.com

11 of 25

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker
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Parker visited the Night amp Day exhibit in New York City in a Fendi dirndl dress in fresh white cotton with pink piping. Get a look-alike Mara Hoffman number with puffed-sleeves and a banded hem.

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$315; at shopbop.com

12 of 25

Beyoncé Knowles

Beyoncé Knowles
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Knowles headed Down Under in a bright Milly minidress worn with Louboutin Foxtrot pumps. Although the fuchsia color combo is no longer available, you can get Beyoncae's dress in mint-layer it over a coordinating tank top for more coverage.

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$295; at net-a-porter.com

13 of 25

Ashlee Simpson

Ashlee Simpson
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Simpson was a blonde bombshell at the Us Hot Hollywood party in a Brian Reyes bumble dress and red Gaetano Perrone for Tae Casan pumps. The Kari dress from Diane von Furstenburg will give you Simpson's Hollywood style.

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$332.50; at dvf.com

14 of 25

Eva Mendes

Eva Mendes
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Mendes chose a butter-yellow Catherine Malandrino dress for the Coach Fragrance launch in Los Angeles. Get her silk jersey frock from Saks Fifth Avenue.

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$475; at saksfifthavenue.com

15 of 25

Vanessa Minnillo

Vanessa Minnillo
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Minnillo's bright batik frock from Plenty by Tracy Reese is simple yet sophisticated, and perfect for summer. Pick up the Rosetta dress from Tocca for a similar style.

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$189.50; at tocca.com

16 of 25

Sienna Miller

Sienna Miller
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Miller uncovered her collarbones in stretchy stripes from Calvin Klein Collection. Get her look with a pointelle knit dress from Romeo amp Juliet Couture.

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$81; at bluefly.com

17 of 25

Ali Larter

Ali Larter
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Larter showed off some curves in an off-the-shoulder Calvin Klein Collection dress. The Athé dress from Vanessa Bruno will give you a slinky shape.

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$201.60; at net-a-porter.com

18 of 25

Penélope Cruz

Penélope Cruz
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Cruz was a silky surprise at a Global Green event in a caramel-colored single-shoulder dress. To get the look for your own night on the town, try the Emily dress from BCBGirls.

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$54; at dillards.com

19 of 25

Selma Blair

Selma Blair
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Blair hit the streets in an angelic one-shoulder dress designed by Kate Moss for Topshop. Get her dress for a limited time from the topshop.com site or try a vintage-inspired eyelet frock from Liz Claiborne.

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$79.99; at lizclaiborne.com

20 of 25

Hilary Duff

Hilary Duff
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Duff was all grown up in a sassy minidress at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. Get her Corey Lynn Calter Suzie dress for your own mod look.

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$268; at polkadotsandmoonbeams.com

21 of 25

Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan
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Lohan visited the Late Show with David Letterman in a sleek strapless dress with white piping. Get a similar style with the Isaac Mizrahi for Target sheath dress in ebony.

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$39.99; at target.com

22 of 25

Kate Walsh

Kate Walsh
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Walsh graced the red carpet in a blousy Max Azria dress with a bold graphic pattern. The Harkham silk dress will get you the Private Practice star's style.

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$308; at luvcharlie.com

23 of 25

Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks
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Banks enjoyed a night out in a crisp white dress with blue embroidery. You'll look as cool and comfortable in a printed caftan from Rachel Pally.

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$255; at edressme.com

24 of 25

Emily Blunt

Emily Blunt
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Blunt wore MaxMara to a Women in Film luncheon thrown in her honor. Her chiffon frock with bold circle details on the straps is not available online, so pick up a Grey Ant double tank dress for similar graphic appeal.

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$198; at stevenalan.com

25 of 25

Maria Menounos

Maria Menounos
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Menounos was red hot at the Kickin' it Old Skool premiere in a Hervé Léger bandage dress. Get a coral frock from Caché Luxe for a steamy effect.

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$268; at cache.com

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