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Red Carpet Style

Red carpet trends directly affect prom trends, so glance through the best dressed celebrities' dresses!
Prom Star Style: Vanessa Hudgens
Vanessa is the very famous girlfriend of Zac Efron, but she's well-known for more reasons than her cute beau. Sure, she had that little role in that small indie film called High School Musical, but it's Vanessa's red carpet style that truly sets her apart from a plethora of pretty young things.
Ultimate Prom Red Carpet 2009
Find inspiration from star-studded red carpet snapshots from The second annual Ultimate Prom in New York City.
Top Teen Red Carpet Icons of the Year
Over the past few months, we've seen budding silver screen stars like Leighton Meester and Lauren Conrad turn into bona fide red carpet icons. And who can forget the Hollywood debut of Disney princesses like Miley and Selena?
Prom Star Style: Dakota Fanning
Dakota Fanning strikes an age-appropriate chord on the red carpet in short ball gowns, a formal dress with a mini length.
Prom Star Style: Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson has been frequenting the red carpet for years. At 24 years old, she's a bona fide starlet and her sophisticated style mirrors her veteran status, favoring Old Hollywood formal dresses and those ubiquitous peep-toe pumps.
Prom Star Style: Camilla Belle
Steal Camilla Belle's romantic red carpet look. The up-and-coming star and resident girlfriend of Joe Jonas sure knows how to work the evening wear.
Prom Star Style: Ashley Tisdale
With High School Musical 3 hitting theaters any day, Ashley Tisdale is back on the red carpet and, covered in sequins and sparkles, taking cues style straight from the closet of "Sharpay Evans."
Prom Star Style: Gossip Girl
Hailing from the upper east side, those Gossip Girls know a thing or two about formal fashion both onscreen and offscreen.
Prom Star Style: Bright Ballgowns on the Red Carpet
The ubiquitous little black dress is undeniably stylish, but nothing grabs attention quite like a bright candy-colored gown.
Prom Star Style: Taylor Swift
Expertly mixing cocktail dresses with cowgirl boots and pretty gowns with ponytails, we are constantly inspired by Taylor Swift's sophisticated red carpet style.
Top 5 Celebrity Prom Icons
There are some actresses that, no matter the occasion, always look flawless and fabulous. Look to Mischa, Scarlett and others for prom night inspiration.
Prom Star Style: Miley Cyrus
Tweens worship Miley Cyrus's colorful alter ego, but we worship Hannah Montana's real-life counterpart for her rocking red carpet style.
Prom Star Style: CFDA Awards
The CFDA awards are to fashion designers what the Oscars are to actors: an excuse to wear fantastic dresses, mingle with fabulous people, and sit patiently through seven minute acceptance speeches.
Prom Star Style: Harry Potter's Emma Watson
From scholarly witch to budding fashionista, Emma Watson - known for playing the role of Hermione in the Harry Potter series - has been charming the red carpet circuit with her gorgeous designer dresses and hip, polished demeanor.
Prom Star Style: The Cast of Hairspray
Look to the cast of Hairspray for prom dress inspiration. The three lovely ladies, including Amanda Bynes, Brittany Snow, and Nikki Blonsky, have been charming the red carpet with their bright, happy style.
Prom Star Style: Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway established herself as a fashionista with a starring role in The Devil Wears Prada, but she continues to dazzle us with her Vogue-worthy dresses.
Prom Star Style: Juno's Ellen Page
Although her wardrobe edges toward emo teen on screen, Ellen Page's red carpet style is sophisticated beyond her years -- with a touch of the quirkiness Juno that we all know and love.

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