Play Up Your Shape!

From athletic to hourglass, we’ve rounded up the best celeb-inspired holiday party looks to flatter every figure
By Alex Apatoff
Updated November 05, 2011 10:00 AM

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IF YOU'RE BOYISH

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adds curve appeal to a boyish build by picking dresses that highlight her best features: toned shoulders and killer legs. Her Monique Lhuillier mini has strategic black detailing that create the illusion of curves at the bust and hips for a fab faux hourglass figure.

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IF YOU'RE CURVY

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Red carpet newcomer Elizabeth Olsen is already a fashion pro, highlighting her feminine curves with a dress that has both a waist-slimming belt and full shoulders. And the shorter hemline gives the look just the right amount of sex appeal.

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IF YOU'RE PETITE

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A loosely draped dress is tricky for most women to pull off, but petite lady works flowing fabric to her advantage – using shimmery material and pattern to attract attention to all the right places.

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IF YOU'RE TALL & THIN

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Porcelain dress is a perfect pick for statuesque ladies: its corset detailing at the bust helps add volume where its needed and the full, flowing skirt fills out her slim figure.

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IF YOU'RE ATHLETIC

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displays the best way to accentuate a more straight-up-and-down shape – opting for a fitted jacket over a flirty outfit. Tights and knee-high boots help finish off a perfect day-to-night party look.

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IF YOU'RE PLUS SIZE

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Bombshell Adele has mastered her favorite silhouette, choosing dresses that are fitted at the waist with glamorous retro ¾ sleeves and tea-length skirts. The bejeweled boatneck also draws the eye up to her glam ’50s do and great makeup.

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IF YOU'RE BUSTY

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Show off your best assets without overdoing it in a sweet v-neck like the one Jordin Sparks picked. The shoulder cut-outs and above-the-knee hemline offer just a hint of skin for an elegant look that never crosses the boundaries of good taste.

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IF YOU'RE PEAR SHAPED

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An A-line skirt is a favorite for girls like Zooey Deschanel. The festive party frock she chose has a halter neckline that helps draw the eye up and balances out her lower half.

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