Find Your Perfect Party Dress

By InStyle.com
Nov 29, 2011 @ 9:35 am
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Find Your Perfect Party Dress
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Find Your Perfect Party Dress

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Whether you're hosting or RSVPing to a holiday party, finding the right dress can be all-consuming. Stress not, we've got you covered! Whether you have curves like Kim Kardashian or favor Rachel Bilson's demure style, these party dresses will make a lasting impression long after the last gift's unwrapped.

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Sparkle

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You don't need a Grammy to shine like Beyonce and Taylor Swift—unleash your inner diva in these sexy, shimmering styles! Dare to bare in an eye-catching tunic or pick a design with sleeves for more coverage while still looking festive.

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Mango

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Viscose, $100; mango.com.
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Velvet

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Nothing says festive-and fashion forward-like lush velvet. Making the party rounds? Top a rich design like Zoe Saldana or Penelope Cruz's with a black blazer and shed your layers as the evening heats up.

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H&M

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Polyester, $35; hm.com.

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Winter White

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No white after labor day? Not anymore! A crisp LWD is a sophisticated and unexpected choice for the holidays. Kim Kardashian and Freida Pinto amped up their sheaths with statement necklaces, but a mini with beadwork on the neckline does all the work for you!
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Miss Selfridge

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Polyester, $64; missselfridge.com.

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Jewel Tone

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Whether sapphire, garnet or a Christmas-ready ruby or emerald, it doesn't get much more festive than these rich hues. Take a tip from Michelle Monaghan and Pippa Middleton: you don't need much accessorizing when your dress teams bold colors with detailed embellishments.

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River Island

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Polyester, $80; riverisland.com.
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Ruffled

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Try a little sugar without the spice this season. Double-up on the femininity like Selena Gomez and Rachel Bilson with a frothy confection in a girly hue. These styles are a party all their own, so neutral pumps are all you need to complete your look.

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Dorothy Perkins

Courtesy Dorothy Perkins
Polyester, $38; dorothyperkins.com.

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Draped

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Sexy enough for cocktails but forgiving enough for a feast, you don't need a body like Gwyneth Paltrow and Jessica Biel to rock these ultra-flattering designs.
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Helmut Lang

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Silk, $595; at Barneys New York.

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Embellished LBD

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Ornamentation like beading and embroidery gives these go-to styles a fresh-off-the-runway vibe. Best of all, metallic accents like Heidi Klum and Elizabeth Olsen's say, "No jewelry required."

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French Connection

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Silk, $268; frenchconnection.com.
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Printed

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From flirty florals to abstract motifs, stars like Amanda Seyfried and Camilla Belle are heating up Hollywood in eye-catching designs. Adapt this red carpet trend for your next bash with a dress that pairs a classic silhouette with a lively print.

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See by Chloe

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Silk, $550; chloe.com.

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Metallic

Jason Merritt/Getty Images for Giorgio Armani, Bill Davila/startraksphoto.com
If sequins aren't your thing, take a cue from Emma Stone and Minka Kelly's subtle glitz. Pair your shoulder-baring halter dress with bronzed skin and a bright shoe and let the New Year's Eve countdown begin!
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Oasis

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Polyamide, $120; oasis-stores.com.

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