Star-Inspired Party Style

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.

Liven up a neutral dress with a playful purse in a flirty shape. Sienna Miller chose a lips-shaped minaudiere.

Star bag, Nali, $86

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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

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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;

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Rayon double-slit skirt, L'Agence, $300; ronherman.com.

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

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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;

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Polyester palazzo pants, Mango, $70; mango.com.

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;

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Pleated faux leather skirt, Warehouse, $71; warehouse.andotherbrands.com.

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

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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

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How very holiday! Zooey Deschanel cinched her sequin-embellished dress with a textured belt in bold crimson.

Calf hair belt, Gap, $30;

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Sequined boucle dress, Michael Michael Kors, $175; net-a-porter.com.

Get your dance on in a fresh LBD. Anne Hathaway opted for a version with plenty of swinging fringe.

Minidress, Topshop, $110

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