The sophisticated column dress, sans straps with a short length, looks sleek and stylish no matter the occasion.
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1. Lauren Conrad in flashy gold accessories
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Where: Hollywood cocktail party
Wear: Fancy gold accessories (snakeskin clutch, coin belt, strappy stilettos) take a simple navy dress to a new level.
Get the look: more of our favorite strapless mini dresses.
Wear: Fancy gold accessories (snakeskin clutch, coin belt, strappy stilettos) take a simple navy dress to a new level.
Get the look: more of our favorite strapless mini dresses.
2. Leighton Meester in feathered yellow
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Where: Opening night at the Metropolitan Opera
Wear: The fancy feathered-waist dress is balanced by a jazzy clutch and fancy cocktail jewels. Bold lipstick adds depth to the overall gold ensemble.
Wear: The fancy feathered-waist dress is balanced by a jazzy clutch and fancy cocktail jewels. Bold lipstick adds depth to the overall gold ensemble.
3. Ginnifer Goodwin in black sequins
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Where: Opening night at the Metropolitan Opera
Wear: Leave it to the designers of Yves Saint Laurent to create the most sophisticated sequins imaginable. Extra points for the classic frame clutch.
Get the look: our favorite black sequin dresses.
Wear: Leave it to the designers of Yves Saint Laurent to create the most sophisticated sequins imaginable. Extra points for the classic frame clutch.
Get the look: our favorite black sequin dresses.
4. Brittany Snow in snowy white
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Where: Premiere of "Prom Night"
Wear: The pretty sprinkle of rhinestones on this tulle mini-ballgown can be easily reproduced with a little craft glue and a handful of jewels.
Get the look: our favorite statement earrings.
Wear: The pretty sprinkle of rhinestones on this tulle mini-ballgown can be easily reproduced with a little craft glue and a handful of jewels.
Get the look: our favorite statement earrings.
5. Kristen Bell in patterned black
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Where: InStyle fashion show luncheon
Wear: Such a busy pattern makes for easy accessories; red manicure-revealing peep toe pumps add serious pop!
Wear: Such a busy pattern makes for easy accessories; red manicure-revealing peep toe pumps add serious pop!
6. Taylor Momsen in sparkly extras
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Where: Launch Party for the new BlackBerry Pearl
Wear: Taylor's fancy necklace gives her pretty pink gown a makeshift halter neckline. The necklace's Hello Kitty charm reminds us that she is, indeed, fourteen.
Get the look: our favorite statement necklaces.
Wear: Taylor's fancy necklace gives her pretty pink gown a makeshift halter neckline. The necklace's Hello Kitty charm reminds us that she is, indeed, fourteen.
Get the look: our favorite statement necklaces.
7. Emmy Rossum in puckered ruffles
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Where: Opening night at the Metropolitan Opera
Wear: Elegant at first glance, the all-over ruffles and oversized bow make this YSL frock fresh and playful.
Get the look: our favorite tiered and ruffled cocktail dresses.
Wear: Elegant at first glance, the all-over ruffles and oversized bow make this YSL frock fresh and playful.
Get the look: our favorite tiered and ruffled cocktail dresses.
8. Peaches Geldof in vintage red
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Where: Movie awards show in Germany
Wear: Vintage taffeta sweetheart dress with gold-tipped platforms and a swinging shoulder bag; the highlight is the matching red carpet and lipstick!
Wear: Vintage taffeta sweetheart dress with gold-tipped platforms and a swinging shoulder bag; the highlight is the matching red carpet and lipstick!
9. Emma Watson in cream ruffles
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Where: Movie awards show
Wear: Worn with tough black platforms and a studded cuff, this ruffled cream dress is sweet and sassy.
Get the look: our favorite white dresses.
Wear: Worn with tough black platforms and a studded cuff, this ruffled cream dress is sweet and sassy.
Get the look: our favorite white dresses.
10. Ali Larter in polka dots
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Where: Los Angeles County Museum of Art soirée
Wear: Such a playful spin on polka dots makes a black and white color palette look whimsical.
Get the look: our favorite black and white dresses.
Wear: Such a playful spin on polka dots makes a black and white color palette look whimsical.
Get the look: our favorite black and white dresses.