Star-Inspired Party Style
Star-Inspired Party Style
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.
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Star-Statement ClutchStyle
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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Velvet Blazer
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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Bustier Top and Maxi-Skirt
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.
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Brocade Evening Skirt
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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Tuxedo-Inspired Suit
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Midriff-Baring Sweater and Leather Skirt
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.
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Hand-Strap Bag
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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Peplum Top
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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Sequin Sheath and Red Belt
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.
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Fringe Dress
Get your dance on in a fresh LBD. Anne Hathaway opted for a version with plenty of swinging fringe.
Minidress, Topshop, $110