Lifestyle Holidays & Occasions Star-Inspired Party Style 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 January 9, 2013 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Jeffrey Ufberg/WireImage Star-Inspired Party Style 01 of 11 Star-Inspired Party Style AbacaUSA; AP; Courtesy (2) Make the most of your holiday wardrobe with these inventive celebrity looks. Check out festive styles from Lauren Conrad, Kate Hudson and more and then click to buy key pieces. 02 of 11 Star-Statement ClutchStyle Johns PKI / Splash News Liven up a neutral dress with a playful purse in a flirty shape. Sienna Miller chose a lips-shaped minaudiere. Star bag, Nali, $86 BUY IT 03 of 11 Velvet Blazer J.H. Saunders /Landov Look festive ( and stay warm) in a plush jacket over a simple sheath. Sarah Jessica Parker went monochromatic, matching her velvet blazer to her bottle green dress. Cotton jacket, Ted Baker, $460 BUY IT 04 of 11 Bustier Top and Maxi-Skirt Gimini/ABACAUSA Swap out your standard party dress for sultry separates a la Lauren Conrad. The star paired a lace bustier with a floor-sweeping maxi-skirt for a look that's formal but not stuffy. Silk pleated top, Ann Taylor, $215; anntaylor.com.Rayon double-slit skirt, L'Agence, $300; ronherman.com. 05 of 11 Brocade Evening Skirt Jamie McCarthy/Style/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Sometimes a single piece is all it takes to make a look party-ready-Katie Holmes dressed up a simple black button-down with an embellished jacquard skirt. Jacquard skirt, Paul & Joe Sister, $270 BUY IT 06 of 11 Tuxedo-Inspired Suit Valerie Macon/Invision/AP Girl meets boy with a flowing black and white evening suit. Kate Hudson added a black bustier to her tuxedo-inspired number for a feminine twist on a masculine classic. Viscose and wool tuxedo blazer, Mango, $120; mango.com.Polyester palazzo pants, Mango, $70; mango.com. 07 of 11 Midriff-Baring Sweater and Leather Skirt Neil Rasmus/BFAnyc/Sipa USA This is how to work a midriff-baring ensemble! Diane Kruger wore a long-sleeved sweater with a high-waisted skirt, revealing an unexpected strip of skin. Cotton blend cropped sweater, T by Alexander Wang, $332; farfetch.com.Pleated faux leather skirt, Warehouse, $71; warehouse.andotherbrands.com. 08 of 11 Hand-Strap Bag Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Clemence Poesy added edge to her red dress with a black leather clutch complete with studded hand strap. Try a similar style to give some punk flavor to a pretty outfit. Studded faux-leather clutch, Express, $45 BUY IT 09 of 11 Peplum Top Stefanie Keenan/WireImage Ashley Madekwe upgraded her worn-in jeans with a sophisticated brocade peplum top. Just add heels for the perfect after-dark ensemble! Jacquard shirt, Diane von Furstenberg, $345 BUY IT 10 of 11 Sequin Sheath and Red Belt Jason Merritt/Getty Images How very holiday! Zooey Deschanel cinched her sequin-embellished dress with a textured belt in bold crimson. Calf hair belt, Gap, $30; gap.com.Sequined boucle dress, Michael Michael Kors, $175; net-a-porter.com. 11 of 11 Fringe Dress Jeffrey Ufberg/WireImage Get your dance on in a fresh LBD. Anne Hathaway opted for a version with plenty of swinging fringe. Minidress, Topshop, $110 BUY IT Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit