Lifestyle Holidays & Occasions Stars in Holiday Dresses 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 February 27, 2015 @ 11:32AM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage Stars in Holiday Dresses 01 of 20 Strapless John Shearer/WireImage Smart stylistas are showing some shoulder in strapless dresses. Anne Hathaway added minimal accessories to her Oscar de la Renta cocktail dress-and let her creamy complexion steal the show. Stylists' Secret Weapons: Prevent wardrobe malfunctions with these fashion fixers. 02 of 20 Strapless Gregg DeGuire/WireImage Entourage lovely Carla Gugino displayed her toned arms and shoulders in a glowing brocade design from Bradley Bayou. 03 of 20 Strapless Joe Kohen/WireImage Role Models star Elizabeth Banks accented her collarbones in a strapless Stella McCartney bubble dress. The addition of stud earrings added sparkle without detracting from her lovely lines. Stylists' Secret Weapons: Prevent wardrobe malfunctions with these fashion fixers. 04 of 20 Strapless Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage Katie Lee Joel added sparkle to her bare neckline with a tiered necklace, while showing off her shape in a jade and black dress from Yigal Azrouel. Shop for strapless dresses here at InStyle Shopping. 05 of 20 One-Shoulder Ray Tamarra/Getty Images Shoulders are flying solo in single-sleeve designs. Charlize Theron discreetly showed some skin in a satin dress from Dior by John Galliano. Stylists' Secret Weapons: Prevent wardrobe malfunctions with these fashion fixers. 06 of 20 One-Shoulder Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage Hilary Swank played peekaboo in a layered satin cocktail frock from Givenchy. The intricate asymmetrical design revealed a single bronzed shoulder. 07 of 20 One-Shoulder George Pimentel/WireImage Claire Danes looked dangerously demure in a pleated navy dress from Lanvin. The collarbone-revealing design accented her subtle tan. Stylists' Secret Weapons: Prevent wardrobe malfunctions with these fashion fixers. 08 of 20 One-Shoulder Joe Kohen/WireImage Kelly Ripa took center stage in a youthful design from Erin Fetherston. The single strap got extra wow from a rosette detail. Shop for one-shoulder dresses here at InStyle Shopping. 09 of 20 Day-to-Night Brian Ach/WireImage Stretch your wardrobe dollars with dresses that can do double duty for day and after-dark. For a visit to Late Show, Julia Louis-Dreyfus chose a streamlined metallic lace Derek Lam sheath that would look equally chic under a tailored blazer. Stylists' Secret Weapons: Prevent wardrobe malfunctions with these fashion fixers. 10 of 20 Day-to-Night Lester Cohen/WireImage A peplum dress from Monique Lhuillier is as much ladies-who-lunch as it is cocktail-ready. Rihanna added sass to the strapless number with a leopard-print belt and a print clutch. 11 of 20 Day-to-Night John Parra/WireImage Jennifer Hudson showed off her shape in a trim Donna Karan skirt suit. Swap out the lace camisole with a cashmere shell for an A.M.-appropriate ensemble. Stylists' Secret Weapons: Prevent wardrobe malfunctions with these fashion fixers. 12 of 20 Day-to-Night Jean-Paul Aussenard/WireImage With its sophisticated print and embellished neckline, Lucy Liu's Giambattista Valli dress looks flawless with bejeweled Blahniks. But a simple swap to patent mary janes would make the design day-ready. Shop for day-to-night dresses here at InStyle Shopping. 13 of 20 Silver Jean-Paul Aussenard/WireImage Stars know how to shine in shades of silver. Maria Menounos set off her golden tan with a celestial single-shoulder design from Malandrino. Stylists' Secret Weapons: Prevent wardrobe malfunctions with these fashion fixers. 14 of 20 Silver Jamie McCarthy/WireImage Kate Bosworth looked out of this world in a pleated ensemble from Chanel. Strappy pewter heels added to the space-age effect. 15 of 20 Silver Alberto E. Rodriquez/WireImage Lovely and luminous, Thandie Newton gave her skin glow with a Marchesa dress draped in a silvery organza overlay. An under-layer of black lace gave the design further depth. Stylists' Secret Weapons: Prevent wardrobe malfunctions with these fashion fixers. 16 of 20 Silver Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic The actress was in her own style orbit in a shimmery dress from Peter Som. Kerry Washington kept the look earthbound with a statement necklace and pumps in basic black. Shop for silver dresses here at InStyle Shopping. 17 of 20 Goddess Joe Kohen/WireImage Mount Olympus is so two millennia ago-today's goddesses frequent the Hollywood Hills in their draped designs. Lipstick Jungle star Lindsay Price wrapped her curves toga-style in a deep plum minidress from BCBG Max Azria. Stylists' Secret Weapons: Prevent wardrobe malfunctions with these fashion fixers. 18 of 20 Goddess Donato Sardella/WireImage Katharine McPhee was a green goddess in a curve-flaunting design. The American Idol star added richness to the jade dress with gold accents. 19 of 20 Goddess Jim Spellman/WireImage Earth angel Michelle Williams was divine in a satin strapless dress with a dropped waist. The Wendy & Lucy lead accessorized with a Chanel clutch and a delicate cuff bracelet. Stylists' Secret Weapons: Prevent wardrobe malfunctions with these fashion fixers. 20 of 20 Goddess Gregg DeGuire/WireImage Emmy Rossum was rosy in a red single-shoulder Jay Godfrey dress. The multitalented star gave the design extra holiday appeal with metallic accessories. Shop for goddess-inspired dresses here at InStyle Shopping. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit