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Top 5 Celebrity Prom Icons: Red Carpet Actresses in Prom Worthy Dresses

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There are some actresses that, no matter the occasion, always look flawless and fabulous. Look to Mischa, Scarlett and others for prom night inspiration.

1. Scarlett Johansson

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Constantly reinventing her look, Scarlett likes to add a little quirkiness to her glamour.

Party dresses (Compare Prices) with neon pumps, skinny jeans under ball gowns, and glossy lipstick that matches her unique name are just a few of the things that make Scarlett our favorite red carpet icon. I mean, skinny jeans? At a black-tie event? If Scarlett can do it, maybe you can too.

2. Mischa Barton

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Since The O.C., it seems Mischa has adopted "red carpet queen" as her new unofficial career.

No event is too ordinary for Miss Mischa. From fashion shows to movie premieres to fancy shopping adventures, she constantly shines in glamorous, preferably metallic gowns (Compare Prices), discreetly chic accessories, and the perfect shoe (hip flats for day, heels at night).

3. Anne Hathaway

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Starring in a slew of fashion-forward movies must have rubbed off on Anne. Event after event, Anne shows up in flawless little black dresses (Compare Prices) that are anything but average.

Continuing the classic modern Audrey Hepburn theme, Anne always adds enviably glamorous diamond earrings and a classic red kisser (millionaire boyfriend not included).

4. Reese Witherspoon

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Reese came out on top after a messy divorce, looking impossibly young and endlessly stylish.

Her red-carpet choices quickly went from supporting actress to leading lady with short, snappy frocks (Compare Prices) and edgy accessories.

5. Emmy Rossum

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Emmy manages to stay under-the-radar as far as paparazzi and their beloved gossip rags go, yet she never fails to dazzle when she hits the Hollywood circuit.

Her gowns tend to be floor-dusting and minimally-embellished (Compare Prices). She favors neutral colors (black, taupe, and ballet pink) and flawlessly feminine makeup.

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