Lifestyle Holidays & Occasions Sexy in One Step By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on September 6, 2012 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Mr Blue/WENN.com,BAUER-GRIFFIN.COM Sexy in One Step 01 of 07 Jeff Vespa/VF11/WireImage, Marc Ausset-Lacroix/Getty Images, Kyle Rover/startraksphoto.com Look hotter during the cold months with a few simple styling tricks. Try some tips inspired by Amanda Seyfried, Diane Kruger and Zoe Saldana, for a seductive new look that won't require a whole new wardrobe. Find the hottest holiday pieces and unlock exclusive styling tips with Shopkick! 02 of 07 Reveal a Little Lingerie Jordan Strauss/WireImage, Jeff Vespa/VF11/WireImage Play up your decolletage by wearing a lacy full-cup bra with a low-cut dress. Malin Akerman revealed a hint of green lace while Amanda Seyfried contrasted her LWD with a sultry black bra. 03 of 07 Try a Strategically Placed Brooch Tsuni / GammaUSA, Jordan Strauss/Getty Images for Producers Guild Have a standout brooch? Follow the lead of Beyonce and Amy Adams and pin it at the base of a deep-V neckline. Not only will it accentuate your cleavage, it's an easy (and unexpected!) way to add sparkle to a little black dress. 04 of 07 Choose a Curve-Creating Sheath Nicolas Genin/ABACAUSA.COM, Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images Vertical colorblocking gives the illusion of a perfect hourglass, even if you've indulged in a few extra holiday snacks. Both Kate Winslet and Liv Tyler chose sheaths with black panels at the sides for a sexy slimming solution. Find the hottest holiday pieces and unlock exclusive styling tips with Shopkick! 05 of 07 Wear a Tunic as a Dress Kyle Rover/startraksphoto.com, Michael Tran/FilmMagic Let a tunic do double-duty for the ultimate leg-baring micro-mini. Zoe Saldana and Lea Michele opted to skip pants and wear their long tops solo. Needless to say, this trick works best if you are petite-add in tights or leggings if the look feels too revealing! 06 of 07 Skip the Slip Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic, Marc Ausset-Lacroix/Getty Images A sheer dress looks extra sultry sans slip. Nikki Reed opted for a miniskirt under her gauzy maxi, while Diane Kruger chose tap pants under her lacy gown. 07 of 07 Swap Jeans for Leather Leggings Mr Blue/WENN.com,BAUER-GRIFFIN.COM Leather pants are as easy to wear as jeans and light-years more seductive. Molly Sims and Miranda Kerr each paired their leather leggings with sheer blouses for edgy-glam. Find the hottest holiday pieces and unlock exclusive styling tips with Shopkick! Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit