Next to the peplum dress, a bubble silhouette just might be one of the most challenging shapes to pull off. This number (Buy Direct), designed by BCBG, is possibly the most flattering version of the whimsical dress we've seen. The ruched hem and twisted bandeau bodice look sophisticated, while the bright pink color is beyond pretty. Pair it with metallic heels and you're set for homecoming!

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Although we would take Taylor Swift's voice in a heartbeat, her understatedly glamorous makeup is every bit as covet-worthy. Instead of turning green with envy, learn how to snag her gorgeous makeup style.

Need a cute dress for next to nothing? This festive little fuchsia number rings up well under fifty bucks, and can be a go-to frock from fall through winter.

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Peplum dresses keep catching your eye, but you aren't sure how to go about wearing one? Take a cue from Rihanna, Leighton, and Blake and wear one with aplomb.

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This gorgeous little black dress with the loveliest bow bodice would be the perfect number for a fall ball or homecoming dance.

This dress can be paired with a plethora of accessories, worn to dressy and casual events alike, but the best part? It's less than fifty bucks.

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The peplum dress has been a summertime favorite of starlets like Rihanna and Alexa Chung, and the trend will be enormous come fall. The fabulous frilly-waist number is picture perfect for homecoming dances, and even better for fall balls.

Don't miss our top 5 homecoming dresses, including this gorgeous little black peplum frock (pictured at left).

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Teen queen Selena Gomez may have nabbed the "Choice Summer TV Star" honors at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards, but even better was the gorgeous grecian one-shouldered dress she went home with. Accessorized with shiny silver chandeliers and pointy metallic pumps, Selena's ensemble was a huge foresight to one major fall trend: gray!

Don't miss our other top teen red carpet icons.

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If style is in the details, then this chic purse is the perfect addition to any formal dress. The embellished rosettes and sweet bow clasp are so cute, can you imagine how adorable this clutch would look with your wardrobe's dependable little black dress?

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Would you wear a tuxedo-inspired dress? A huge trend for fall, this boyish-meets-girly style incorporates a black and white color scheme, button plackets, and a shirtdress style, all inspired by the classic tuxedo.

This little number from Nanette Lepore (Buy Direct) is a very literal interpretation on the trend. Our favorite black-and-white prom dresses incorporate the trend in a much more inspirational manner.

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Belts have always been a wardrobe must, but these days they're worn more as a waist-cinching accessory than a belt-loop necessity.

Stylish starlets like Scarlett Johansson and Kristen Bell have started nipping the waists of their red carpet gowns with belts, creating a stylish and super flattering look. Take a cue, and check out our favorite evening wear-worthy belts.

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