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Get Inspired By These Fabulous Party Outfits

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By ETonline Staff

1:41 PM PST, January 11, 2017

Don't know what to wear to your soirees? Take a cue from these fabulously frocked celebs.
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Nina Dobrev

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The Vampire Diaries alum looked adorable in a flirty, sheer strapless dress with turquoise-hued beading and satin peep-toe pumps at the European premiere of xXx: Return of Xander Cage in London on Jan. 10.

Shay Mitchell

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The Pretty Little Liars star brought the sass in a sexy black cut-out jumpsuit at the Marie Claire Image Maker Awards in L.A. on Jan. 10.

Yara Shahidi

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The black-ish star was the queen of textures in her fringed pink Schiaparelli dress and colorful fur coat, which she paired with Nicholas Kirkwood T-strap pumps and a Judith Leiber clutch for the InStyle and Warner Bros. Golden Globes after-party in L.A. on Jan. 8.

Ashley Graham

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The model showed off her curves in a plunging V-neck dress at the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year ceremony in Brooklyn, New York, on Dec. 12, 2016. The J. Mendel mini was covered in black-and-pink sequins -- perfect for a holiday party!

Naomie Harris

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Bright florals are generally associated with the summer months and wedding season, but take a cue from Harris if you feel like ditching the winter status quo. She made a bold statement at the Collateral Beauty premiere in New York City on Dec. 12, turning heads in a strapless neon Rosie Assoulin dress and bright yellow pumps.

Taraji P. Henson

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The Empire star showed off her curves in a low-cut plum peplum dress, which she paired with black lace-up sandals for the 2016 CNN Heroes Gala at NYC's American Museum of Natural History on Dec. 11.

Danielle Brooks

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The Orange Is the New Black star shined at the same gala, slaying in a gorgeous inky blue sleeveless gown that reminded us of a starry night.

Kate Beckinsale

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The Underworld: Blood Wars star wowed in a sparkly black dress at the 2016 Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, on Dec. 12.

Janelle Monae

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We're in love with the white-and-black diamond-print dress Monae rocked to the Critics' Choice Awards, which she accessorized with gold sandals, a thick black choker and matching belt. She finished off her look with two high buns and bold red lips. 

Kerry Washington

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The Scandal star showed of her post-baby bod at the Critics' Choice Awards in a frilly black dress covered in stars.

Jaime King

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OK, so a holiday fête is not the same thing as a theme party, but no one will argue with you if you take a cheeky cue for any event you're attending, just like King did with this gold-and-black strapless Schiaparelli gown at the L.A. premiere of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story on Dec. 10.

Rita Ora

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Feeling feisty? Make like Ora, who sashayed into the Dec. 8 premiere party of America's Next Top Model in a flamenco-inspired dress adorned with flamenco-inspired black ruffles.

Katy Perry

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The "Roar" singer slayed in this pearl-adorned black halter dress at the Los Angeles premiere of Office Christmas Party on Dec 7. Perry accessorized with shimmery polka dot tights, black pump, and a Hollywood Walk of Fame-inspired clutch. Red lips and nails finished off the vampy look.

Emma Stone

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For the Dec. 6 premiere of her new movie, La La Land, Stone looked lovely in a blue Prada sleeveless dress, which was embellished with navy crystals. She completed the look with Jimmy Choo ankle-strap sandals covered in blue-and-purple feathers that matched her eye makeup.

Serayah

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The "Bad Girl" singer gave a sexy nod to the '90s in a cut-out slip dress and matching thick black choker at the 2016 amfAR GenerationCure Holiday Party in New York City on Dec. 7. She accessorized with a feather coat and pointy lace-up heels for a head-to-toe look that screamed Rihanna.

Nicky Hilton Rothschild

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This could easily be a bridal dress! The heiress wore a gorgeous low-cut, embroidered pastel frock to an evening honoring Carolina Herrera in New York City on Dec. 6.

Julianna Margulies

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The Good Wife star stood out in a metallic peplum floor-length gown at the same event.

Vivica A. Fox

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Fireworks? Yes, please! Fox wore a long-sleeved velvet dress to her Vivica's Black Magic live show and holiday party, which taped at The Mint in L.A. on Dec. 6 and will premiere on Lifetime on Jan. 4, 2017. Our favorite part of the look was by far those fun sparkler-inspired bursts!

Busy Philipps

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The mom of two looked quirky and cute in a playful sleeveless babydoll dress, which she paired with a black leather jacket, oversized glasses, and red ankle-tie suede heels for the Vince Camuto Holiday Dance Party in Los Angeles on Dec. 6.

Erin Foster, Emily Ratajkowski and Kate Upton

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Love shimmer? Both models played up their assets and put a fun spin on all-black attire in these danceable outfits at the same Vince Camuto fête, while Foster proved that denim can totally be worn to a holiday party when teamed up with a bold top and flirty heels.

Olivia Munn

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If you have a penchant towards the Victorian era, the very sheer lace frock Munn donned at the New York City afterparty for her new movie, Office Christmas Party, is right up your alley -- not to mention her bold oxblood lips!

Molly Sims

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Want to sport one of this season's big trends? Take a cue from Sims -- the pregnant actress showed offer her baby bump in a bell-sleeved LBD for the same afterparty on Dec. 5.

Jennifer Aniston

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If it ain't broke! Aniston looked as chic as ever in a black one-shouldered jumpsuit -- a favorite look of hers -- at the Office Christmas Party soiree.

Maggie Grace

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The actress showed off her legs in a short-sleeved mini at Equality Now's third annual Make Equality Reality Gala in Beverly Hills on Dec. 5. Patent boots toughened up the playful dress, and a black clutch completed the look.

Kathy Griffin

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The comedian slipped into a bold red sheath that featured a cut-out at the shoulder, strappy tan sandals and a matching clutch for the same gala.

Julianne Hough

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The Dancing With the Stars' pro's shimmery, low-cut metallic dress isn't just on-trend, it's stunning! Hough wore the eye-catching Reformation number to The Trevor Project's 2016 TrevorLIVE LA on Dec. 4.

Reese Witherspoon

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Witherspoon is the queen of flirty cocktail dresses, and we love this fun, polished patterned one she paired with ankle-strap black satin heels for the Los Angeles premiere of Sing on Dec. 3.

Jennifer Hudson

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For the Sing premiere, Hudson donned a pale pink gown with a thigh-high slit that made her look like a modern-day Grecian goddess.

Meghan Trainor

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Forget subtle! Sparkle like Trainor in a very of-the-season red sequined dress (hers even had white fur cuffs!). She wore her fun frock while performing at 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2016 on Dec. 2.

JoJo Fletcher

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The Bachelorette star looked ready to party at Jingle Ball in a lacy black slip, which she paired with a bold red moto jacket, choker, and black leather booties.

Mariah Carey

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Get it, girl! If you want all eyes on you, a showstopping neon pink dress like the cleavage-baring mermaid gown the "We Belong Together" singer wore to VH1's Divas Holiday: Unsilent Night on Dec. 2 should definitely do the trick. Unless you are actually Carey, dripping in diamonds is optional.

Vanessa Williams

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The actress was covered up but still sexy in this powder blue dress with a major gold foil accent at the waist while walking the same red carpet.

Madeline Brewer

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Want to dance the night away? Aim for a flirty LBD, like this lacy alternative Brewer wore to The Deleted premiere party in L.A. on Dec. 1.

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