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InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on November 29, 2011 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Courtesy Oasis Find Your Perfect Party Dress 01 of 19 Find Your Perfect Party Dress Albert Michael/startraksphoto.com(2), Richard Young/startraksphoto.com 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. Find the hottest holiday pieces and unlock exclusive styling tips with Shopkick! 02 of 19 Sparkle Humberto Carreno/startraksphoto.com, Richie Buxo / Splash News 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. 03 of 19 Mango Courtesy Mango Viscose, $100; mango.com. 04 of 19 Velvet George Pimentel/FilmMagic, Contour/Broadimage 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. 05 of 19 H&M Courtesy H&M Polyester, $35; hm.com. Find the hottest holiday pieces and unlock exclusive styling tips with Shopkick! 06 of 19 Winter White Albert Michael/startraksphoto.com, Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images For ELLE 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! 07 of 19 Miss Selfridge Courtesy Miss Selfridge Polyester, $64; missselfridge.com. 08 of 19 Jewel Tone Stewart Cook / Rex USA, Indigo/Getty Images 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. Find the hottest holiday pieces and unlock exclusive styling tips with Shopkick! 09 of 19 River Island Courtesy River Island Polyester, $80; riverisland.com. 10 of 19 Ruffled Albert Michael/startraksphoto.com, Michael Williams/startraksphoto.com 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. 11 of 19 Dorothy Perkins Courtesy Dorothy Perkins Polyester, $38; dorothyperkins.com. 12 of 19 Draped Richard Young/startraksphoto.com, INFphoto.com 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. 13 of 19 Helmut Lang Time Inc Digital Studio Silk, $595; at Barneys New York. 14 of 19 Embellished LBD INFevents.com, Robert Pitts /Landov 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." 15 of 19 French Connection Courtesy French Connection Silk, $268; frenchconnection.com. 16 of 19 Printed Tsuni / GammaUSA, Amanda Edwards/WireImage 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. 17 of 19 See by Chloe Time Inc Digital Studio Silk, $550; chloe.com. 18 of 19 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! 19 of 19 Oasis Courtesy Oasis Polyamide, $120; oasis-stores.com. 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