Red Carpet Gowns From Every Angle

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CHRISSY TEIGEN

The model comes in a close second behind Miley for the award of “most naked” on the VMAs red carpet for this sheer, high-neck Marchesa gown with ruffle-detailing.

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RITA ORA

Never one to skimp on the drama (just the fabric), the singer stayed in tune with her style M.O. at the VMAs in a revealing black gown with a captivating feather skirt.

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NICKI MINAJ

Looking gorgeous in gold, the VMA nominee glistens in a sheer glittery gown featuring the most plunging neckline of the night.

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FKA TWIGS

The singer’s nominated at the VMAs as an “Artist to Watch,” and we’re extending that nod to her style as well. She paired her risqué Atelier Versace gown with delicate Eva Fehren jewels and strappy sandals. Go ahead and try to look away. (It’s hard, right?!)

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BRITNEY SPEARS

It’s practically a guarantee that Britney will wear something head-turning at the VMAs. (C’mon, this is the girl who can even make denim memorable!) This glistening, belly-baring mini is certainly no exception. Here’s to hoping she brings it back out during her Vegas residency.

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CIARA

We had an inkling Ciara would wear something skin-tight to the MTV Video Music Awards, but we didn’t think she’d hide it under layers of black fringe! Major props to her for teaming this Alexandre Vauthier Couture look with nearly identical tassel pumps.

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DEMI LOVATO

The proves you don’t need to show a lot of skin to bring major sex appeal. Her long-sleeve, pale pink mini hugs her curves in all the right places. And can we take a moment to appreciate that matching mani?

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BELLA THORNE

At first glance, Bella’s green gown at the VMAs looks prim and precious, but catch it from the side, and you’ll see it’s all sorts of saucy with side cutouts, an open back, plus some killer glittery Stuart Weitzman pumps.

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GABRIELLE UNION

Gabrielle’s Akris dress is like the mullet of red carpet gowns: business in the front (with a suiting-inspired vest) and all party from the back (with a completely sheer design) at the premiere of Straight Outta Compton in L.A.

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MINKA KELLY

The actress makes a paisley pairing look incredibly chic in a black and white one-piece and high-waisted embroidered midi skirt (both Zimmermann) at the brand’s Melrose Place flagship store opening in L.A.

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JOANNE FROGGATT

Joanne’s look at the BAFTA celebration of Downton Abbey in Richmond, England screams “understated elegance” with her body-hugging white gown featuring unexpected dazzling beaded detailing to her no-fuss wavy locks and polished Edie Parker clutch.

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JENNA DEWAN-TATUM

The queen of midsection cutouts stuns again in a sexy white Cushnie et Ochs midi dress with white Stuart Weitzman pumps and dazzling diamonds at the 5th annual Celebration of Dance Gala in L.A.

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EMMY ROSSUM

Emmy’s Alessandra Rich gown at the CBS’s Summer TCA party in West Hollywood is almost like two different dresses: extravagant ruffles on one side, totally bare from the other.

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JENNIFER LOPEZ

The wore this sexy, skintight, cutout sheer-panel Bao Tranchi dress to her 46th birthday party in Southampton City, N.Y. Yes, she turned 46 and yes, the rest of her birthday weekend outfits were just as impressive.

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HAILEY BALDWIN

First, you have to cast your vote if she wore it better than . Then you have to decide which view is best in her off-the-shoulder Elizabeth and James LBD at the premiere of Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation in N.Y.C.

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JENNA DEWAN-TATUM

Plunging from the front, crop top from the back. Jenna’s bright-orange Solace London dress officially merges the best of both skin-baring worlds at Buick’s 24 Hours of Happiness Test Drive event in L.A.

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NICOLE SCHERZINGER

Turtleneck? Long sleeves? We almost couldn’t believe Nicole took such a modest route for her look at the Michael Costello and Style PR Capsule Collection launch party in L.A. That was, until she showed off the back view.

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VICTORIA JUSTICE

The star gives a sheer cutout skintight LBD a little youthful punch with hot pink pumps and a bright white clutch at the premiere of Naomi and Ely’s No Kiss List at Outfest’s 2015 LGBT L.A. Film Festival.

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KENDALL JENNER

Kendall’s parent, Caitlyn Jenner won the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2015 ESPYs. Kendall won the red carpet in a sexy Alexandre Vauthier Couture dress with sheer cutout panels and a cascading train. So winning apparently runs into the family.

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BRITNEY SPEARS

Do you think reached into her Vegas-residency wardrobe for this V-neck, open back, fringe hem, beaded mini dress at the 2015 ESPY Awards in L.A.? We wouldn’t put it past her.

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LEA MICHELE

Lea wins major points for bravery in this deep V-neck, tomato red, cutout short suit by Zuhair Murad at the Entertainment Weekly Comic-Con Bash in San Diego, California.

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LILY JAMES

Lily strikes the perfect mix of shimmery and sexy in her low-cut embellished top-and-skirt combo by Altuzarra at the Entertainment Weekly celebration at Comic-Con in San Diego.

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KEKE PALMER

Since Keke’s plum Edition by Georges Chakra two-piece is skin-tight and features cutouts all around, you really just need to vote on her fiercest pose at the Entertainment Weekly Comic-Con event.

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JENNIFER MORRISON

Jennifer wasn’t sure if she should go sweet or saucy for a Comic-Con party, so she went with a little of both in an adorable floral print dress with a sheer open back.

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WILLA HOLLAND

This outfit can really only be described as “drop-dead sexy” with its low back halter, leather pencil skirt and open-toed sandals at the Entertainment Weekly Comic-Con Bash in San Diego.

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KARLIE KLOSS

It definitely takes three angles to piece together the fact that Karlie’s lavender Versace design (which she wears to the amfAR dinner during Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week) is literally hanging on by a thread.

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JENNIFER LAWRENCE

Even though wears a baggy Louis Vuitton maxi to Comic-Con in San Diego, Calif, she bares some hip and back cutouts with that crop top-like design.

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DOUTZEN KROES

This Stella McCartney dress has those three things models gravitate toward: a body-skimming design, sexy open back and bold print (which the veteran Victoria’s Secret model wears at the Mercedes-Benz Press Vernissage during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin in Germany).

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CARA DELEVINGNE

Showing off an open back in her emerald long-sleeved Dion Lee dress, a bold makeup look with her orange smoky eye and major hair-envy with her delicate accessory at the Australian premiere of Paper Towns in Sydney.

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ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY

Rosie was just following the hottest trend of Paris Couture Week – underbutt in her fall 2015 Atelier Versace collection dress at the designer’s Haute Couture show in Paris.

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SUKI WATERHOUSE

Suki goes for a grecian-ballerina-mermaid look at the Serpentine Gallery summer party in London.

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OLIVIA PALERMO

Olivia’s outfit to the amfAR dinner during Paris Couture Fashion Week was quintessential Olivia (a.k.a. things no one else could ever pull off) wearing a satin, mustard-color dress, waist-long pearl necklace and black mini skirt (under her dress!).

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LILY COLLINS

Lily looked adorable everywhere she went during Paris Couture Fashion Week so her lace, high-low Mikael D gown and black Giuseppe Zanotti Design platform pumps at a photocall for a Lancôme’s 80th was not a shocker.

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AMBER HEARD

Amber’s ethereal red chiffon Emilio Pucci halter (worn to the Magic Mike XXL premiere in London) looks even more stunning from the back, with a dramatic cutout cinched by a long black ribbon.

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ELIZABETH BANKS

Sheer panels and a slew of Swarovski crystals on Elizabeth’s bright yellow Balmain dress were a must if the star was going to distract from her male costars at the Magic Mike XXL premiere in Hollywood.

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GABRIELLE UNION

Before she took part in a same-stage Fashion Faceoff with Laverne Cox at the BET Awards in L.A., she stunned in another cutout dress on the red carpet wearing a Halston Heritage halter gown and Stuart Weitzman platform pumps.

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EMILIA CLARKE

Since Emilia’s black and white geometric-print Rosie Assoulin gown at the Terminator Genisys Hollywood premiere is nearly identical from every angle, you really just have to decide which view of her half updo you like better!

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TAYLOR SCHILLING

For the Tony Awards, the actress’s Michael Kors gown seemed tame with its tiny sliver of a front cutout, but once she turned around, it was a whole different story.

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JANA KRAMER

The singer’s sleek emerald Lorena Sarbu gown at the CMT Awards checks all of our boxes as far as “cutout dresses” go: it shows off her toned obliques, has an exposed back and displays plenty of her long stems.

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KELLIE PICKLER

Kellie brought all-around sparkle (thanks to her shimmery beaded Georges Chakra Couture cocktail dress, silver Swarovski clutch and sandals) and shine (with that swirly, sheer wrap-around cutout) at the CMT Awards.

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JENNA DEWAN-TATUM

Yes, Jenna’s super-sexy sheer Zuhair Murad gown looked great at the CMT Awards, but we’re also thinking of borrowing the dress’s (tamer) elements for an upcoming beach wedding.

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KRISTIN CHENOWETH

The Tony Awards host knew the view of her stunning silver Zac Posen was even better from the back – and took the liberty of showing us with a snap of her behind on Instagram.

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EMILY RATAJKOWSKI

Marc Jacobs decked Emily out in a perfect birthday suit to celebrate her 24th on the day of the Tony Awards.

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COCO ROCHA

We love how stunning the pearl-gray color looks against Coco’s fair skin, the ribbon-adorned bodice and the fact that the gown is custom Banana Republic!

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JENNA DEWAN TATUM

Once again, here’s Jenna proving that is one of the luckiest guys ever. The star’s far from basic LBD (worn to the L.A. premiere of Entourage) is the perfect mix of flirty and sexy thank to its structured cutout bustier and swingy mini skirt.

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KIM KARDASHIAN WEST

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Proenza Schouler gown was so hot on the CFDA Awards red carpet (we were abuzz with her post-pregnancy announcement look) that it literally erupted in flames later in the night (don’t worry, Pharrell was there to save the day!).

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MICHELLE MONAGHAN

Michelle’s Monique Lhuillier gown has so many cutout, sheer, metallic elements, but the sum of all the parts is total high-class elegance at the CFDA Awards in N.Y.C. (just like the classy actress herself).

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JOAN SMALLS

Plunging, backless, zipper and with a high slit? Yep, that’s definitely a “for-supermodels-only” kind of dress Joan chose for the CFDA Awards (hers is Calvin Klein Collection).

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DIANE KRUGER

How do you know Diane is a fearless style star? She not only braved the culottes trend, she wore them as part of her Roland Mouret halter cutout jumpsuit at the 8th Annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic in Jersey City, New Jersey.

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MAE WHITMAN

Mae’s completely-beaded collared A-line dress (worn with Tory Burch heels) is stunning, but it was her gravity-defying top knot skills that really got our attention.

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TARAJI P. HENSON

The Empire star is in one of those not-so-basic LBDs in a studded cutout midi-length Alexander Wang dress at the Critics’ Choice Awards in L.A.

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RACHEL MCADAMS

While we’re loving Rachel’s green-and-blue Self-Portrait dress, featuring mesh detailing, exposed bra and draped high-waisted midi skirt (very Kim Kardashian West of her!), we’re just as obsessed with her hot pink lip at a special screening of Aloha in West Hollywood, California.

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EMILY BLUNT

Even though she’s an advocate for flats on the red carpet, pairs her custom silk Stella McCartney gown and Anna Hu Haute Joaillerie emeralds with Casadei heels at the Sicario premiere. (We’re not sure Converse sneakers would have really worked.)

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SIENNA MILLER

was probably hoping for a major wind gust at the Cannes The Sea of Trees premiere to give more context her sheer kite-inspired Valentino dress.

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KENDALL JENNER

Kendall has been twirling up a storm all over France. First, the Cannes red carpet, then Cap d’Antibes for amfAR’s 22nd Cinema Against AIDS Gala in a magenta halter Calvin Klein Collection gown with Chopard jewels.

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NAOMI WATTS

We’ll call Armani Privé silk multi-layer bustier gown at the Cannes The Sea of Trees premiere the mullet of dresses: all business in the front (with that conservative ruffle) and party in the back (with a super skin-baring design).

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JENNIFER LOPEZ

Can we hope for more looks like this super sexy, stomach-framing Charbel Zoe Couture gown wore to the Billboard Music Awards in her Vegas residency? (We really can’t wait until January 2016.)

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EVA LONGORIA

The wears a sheer-paneled Gabriela Cadena gown (a.k.a. the “no undies allowed” dress), accessorized with Lorraine Schwartz jewels to the Cannes premiere of Inside Out.

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TAYLOR SWIFT

leads the Balmain brigade with her ‘Bad Blood’ crew at the Billboard Music Awards in a sparkly jumpsuit by the designer, plus a custom Edie Parker clutch.

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TARAJI P. HENSON

Empire’s Taraji channeled her inner Cookie Lyon (by way of inspiration from Miley Cyrus) in her major cutout Alexandre Vauthier dress at the Billboard Music Awards.

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NAOMI WATTS

We gave an A+ for pulling off this Elie Saab Haute Couture creation featuring sequins, pearls, feathers and a plunging neckline (plus a pretty sparkly diamond pendant!).

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EMMA STONE

Dior Couture dress worn to the premiere of her film Irrational Man is just what the Cannes red carpet is made for: a major back view, beautiful jewels and a prim updo.

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FAN BINGBING

The Chinese actress is never one to disappoint on the Cannes carpet (remember her stunning looks from festivals past?) and this year was no different. She attended the Mad Max: Fury Road premiere in a voluminous V-neck tulle Marchesa gown with 3-D floral appliqués and matching flower crown.

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KERRY WASHINGTON

We love any and all crop top moments, especially when they’re paired with a see-through, cage overlay and still manage to look super elegant like Self-Portrait dress at the Tribute to African-American Achievements in Television in N.Y.C.

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KARLIE KLOSS

It’s pretty unanimous that Karlie looks amazing from all angles in this Atelier Versace jumpsuit-slash-dress. So the real question here is if she won this Fashion Faceoff with !

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GABRIELLE UNION

Gabrielle’s bright yellow dress is flared and flirty from the front, and totally sexy from the back at the Tribute to African-American Achievements in Television in N.Y.C.

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MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ

It didn’t seem like Michelle’s sheer embroidered Zuhair Murad evening gown could get sexier, until she turned around to reveal a completely exposed back at the premiere of Mad Max: Fury Road.

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ELIZABETH BANKS

Elizabeth was definitely the most daring of the skin-baring brigade at the Pitch Perfect 2 L.A. premiere. Her Marchesa two-piece features a halter top with fringe scarf and totally open back.

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ANNA KENDRICK

The Pitch Perfect 2 star makes a bold entrance at the film’s L.A. premiere in a cutout Stella McCartney gown with a blue bodice and purple skirt, plus Graziela Gems ear cuffs, a metallic box clutch and perfect side-swept waves.

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BRITTANY SNOW

Back to blonde (and better than ever!), Brittany stuns in a body-hugging, scarlet Edition by Georges Chakra gown with a perfectly-matched lip, gold clutch and megawatt earrings at the Pitch Perfect 2 premiere in L.A.

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EMMA ROBERTS

The Scream Queens in a Jonathan Simkhai two piece featuring scalloped fishnet accents, with Stuart Weitzman sandals and a pretty twisted updo at the Fox upfront party in N.Y.C.

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MAISIE WILLIAMS

Maisie found the perfect spring dress, in her periwinkle lace Self-Portrait A-line with cream lining, bandeau top and white sandals at the House of Fraser British Academy Television Awards in London.

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SALMA HAYEK

has a total princess moment at the world premiere of The Prophet in Beirut, Lebanon, in a powder-blue embellished Elie Saab Haute Couture gown and beaded clutch.

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DAKOTA FANNING

At the New York Critic Film Series premiere of Every Secret Thing in N.Y.C., the actress wore a short Versace LBD with an interesting sky-blue bib panel (that even extended down the back!).

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IRINA SHAYK

The model stuns in a blush satin crepe Sophie Theallet halter with an open back at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner.

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ADRIANA LIMA

We’re used to seeing the Victoria’s Secret model in more skin-baring designs, but for the White House Correspondent’s Dinner, she went with a billowy gown with small shoulder and back cutouts.

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BELLA THORNE

Bella balances a crop top and low-back detail with a midi-length hem at the Shorty Awards in N.Y.C.

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BLAKE LIVELY

The Age of Adaline press tour has already had a lot of stylish moments, but one of the most dramatic? The bright red emoji chic Monique Lhuillier gown (with playful Judith Leiber koi fish clutch and Lorraine Schwartz jewels) she wore to the N.Y.C. premiere.

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EMMA WATSON

can officially pull off the trickiest styles ever (remember this moment and this one?) The pro succeeded in wearing another complex ensemble at the TIME 100 Gala, in a Dior cashmere top (with open-back), stretch denim (with wrap-around half-skirt) plus a Rauwolf clutch and Eva Fehren jewels.

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KIM KARDASHIAN WEST

The night’s wore a Sophie Theallet eyelet gown with gold lamé and sheer panels, plus a long, sleek pony to the TIME 100 Gala.

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MIRANDA LAMBERT

leggy sliver Bibhu Mohapatra gown (with plunging neckline and flowy skirt) and megawatt Kimberly McDonald jewels kicked off her night of four impressive outfit changes at the ACM Awards.

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KIMBERLY PERRY

The Band Perry’s frontwoman brings a bit of a Coachella vibe to the ACM Awards in her nude-and-sheer gown with coral-inspired embroidery, plus beachy waves and minimal makeup.

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ROSE BYRNE

If you’re going to wear a bra and briefs in public, take a cue from Rose and make sure you have the chicest coverup ever, like her sheer striped black dress that she accessorizes with a gold belt and clutch, plus Vita Fede earrings and Jennifer Fisher bracelets, all worn to Burberry’s “London in Los Angeles” event in L.A.

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OLIVIA WILDE

At the N.Y.C. premiere of Finding Neverland, took a vintage nod in a flapper-inspired, completely fringe Marchesa dress with tufted, feathered shoulders, plus Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Collection jewels, a silver Rauwolf clutch and simple Stuart Weitzman sandals.

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GEMMA ARTERTON

The actress goes with a plunging neckline, sky-high back slit and criss-cross shoulder detail in her black DSquared2 column gown (accessorizing with a bright gold choker and similarly architectural cuff) at the Olivier Awards in London.

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EMILY RATAJKOWSKI

We anticipated a major skin-baring moment at the MTV Movie Awards, and it’s no surprise it comes from the model, who shows off her amazing figure (and décolletage) in a green Fausto Puglisi micro-mini with an embellished bustier-style top and cutout waist. She accessorizes with delicate Jennifer Meyer jewelry and black ankle-strap sandals.

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PADMA LAKSHMI

When you can’t decide on wearing sparkly or satin, get a dress that has both like this KaufmanFranco gown. Persimmon from the front, dove-gray from the back.

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ELSA PATAKY

To support her adorable hubby, at the L.A. premiere of Avengers: Age of Ultron, Elsa went with a short and sweet white sun dress (with an awesome open back), plus matte red lips and an Amanda Wakeley clutch.

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ADRIANNE PALICKI

The actress’s deep periwinkle column gown at the premiere of Avengers: Age of Ultron in L.A. is straight laced from the front, but has a ruching and cutout detail from the back.

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JORDANA BREWSTER

We can’t believe the master of the naked dress (see here and here) didn’t snatch this one up already, but Jordana does the sheer, plunging, completely open back starfish-embroidered beige gown justice at the Furious 7 premiere in Hollywood.

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FREIDA PINTO

At the N.Y.C. screening of her new film, Desert Dancer, Freida showed off her sculpted calves in a flirty lavender, lace-embellished Elie Saab dress, coordinating clutch and taupe pumps.

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LILY JAMES

At this point we’re not sure how she manages to find so many Cinderella-esque ball gowns, but Lily stuns yet again in a princess-y, pale pink Elie Saab Couture design at the Cinderella premiere in Tokyo.

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KRISTEN STEWART

Karl’s latest muse displays her cool-girl style in a a Self-Portrait jumpsuit with a crochet top over a black bra and trousers, styled with a piecey and slicked-back hair do at a LACMA Q&A for her film Clouds of Sils Maria in L.A.

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HEIDI KLUM

The America’s Got Talent judge shows off a plunging V-neck from the front and the back in a black mini with sheer waist panels, chunky sandals and dangly earrings at the Hollywood premiere.

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IGGY AZALEA

Iggy Azalea commands the Kids’ Choice Awards orange carpet with a sleek high pony and flower printed Temperley London skirt. Later, the rapper performed her single, “Trouble,” with collaborator Jennifer Hudson.

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KATIE HOLMES

shows off tiny slivers of skin in a Zac Posen sheath with delicate side cutouts and Manolo Blahnik pumps at the N.Y.C. premiere of The Woman in Gold.

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TAYLOR SWIFT

was one of the big winners at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, and she definitely took home the gold from us in this cute KaufmanFranco LBD, wavy bob and smoky eye.

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JADA PINKETT-SMITH

Jada wears a sexy second-skin Versace number with structured bustier and tulle-and-Swarovski-crystal hemline, plus bold metallic accessories to the Black Girls Rock event in Newark, New Jersey.

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JESSICA SZOHR

Jessica gleams in metallics at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, baring major skin in a Bec & Bridge plunging deep V-neck dress (with matching back view) and an Emm Kuo clutch.

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GREER GRAMMER

At the iHeartRadio Music Awards, Greer chooses a bodycon dress with see-through top, oversize envelope clutch and open toed booties.

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BETH BEHRS

Beth celebrates the final seven episodes of Mad Men at the Black & Red Ball wearing the color of the night in a Naeem Khan gown with baroque detailing and chiffon skirt.

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KERRY WASHINGTON

At the GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, stuns in a plunging two-tone Hellessy gown, Anya Hindmarch clutch and ’70s-inspired curls, where she accepted the Vanguard Award and gave a moving speech.

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JENNIFER LAWRENCE

shows off waist cutouts, a perfectly messy updo, and impressive robot dance moves in a Dior Haute Couture green and off-white striped sequin mini at the N.Y.C. screening of Serena. She accessorizes with Jimmy Choo heels, Kimberly McDonald earrings and an Ana Khouri bracelet.

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KALEY CUOCO

At the Alzheimer’s Association’s annual benefit in Beverly Hills, Kaley looks demure from the front in a long black gown, but shows off major Neil Lane diamonds and low drape detailing from the back.

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ELISABETH MOSS

Elisabeth steps up her LBD game in a revealing black halter dress with electric blue pumps at the Broadway Opening Night reception for The Heidi Chronicles in N.Y.C.

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DIANE KRUGER

Diane’s ringing in the season in the only suitable way – wearing an abundance of florals! At the PEOPLE Magazine Germany launch party in Berlin, she wears an Alexander McQueen dress (featuring a bra-like, appliquéd top and open back) and white clutch, with strappy sandals – and a vivid red mani/pedi.

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LEA MICHELE

For the Glee PaleyFest event in Hollywood, followed the weekend’s hottest trend by wearing an all-white Elie Saab jumpsuit with lace sleeves and pleated trousers, plus a gold-and-white clutch by the line and Charlotte Olympia white satin heels.

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SUKI WATERHOUSE

At the N.Y.C. Insurgent premiere, Suki wears an illusion lace Reem Acra gown with deep V-neck and major side cutouts, but goes a lot simpler up top with messy waves and all-natural makeup.

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JULIANNE HOUGH

The kicks off season 20 in a plunging, chartreuse gown with diamond detailing around the waist and a bright red lip. (And we have all the details behind her look in Julianne’s PEOPLE Photo Diary!)

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HEATHER MORRIS

From the front, Heather’s dress looks like any other fit-and-flare style, but from the back? It’s designed to show off some major skin. (Even her shoes have cool detailing from the side view!)

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SHAILENE WOODLEY

At the London premiere of Insurgent, the star stunned in an elegant ivory silk gown by Ralph Lauren Collection with woven sleeves and an open back. And if you can stop staring at how amazing her body looks, you’ll notice a few unique hair accessories – scattered feathers tucked in her textured updo.

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KATE MOSS

Preparing to see a 3D hologram of herself on display the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibit, the model wears a jet-embroidered black lace gown from the label.

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VICTORIA BECKHAM

Also at the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty gala, sticks with black in a strapless gown of her own design, but the cascading skirt of fabric bows, plus Casadei pumps and some major eye makeup makes her look anything but boring.

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SALMA HAYEK

The chooses a peacock-motif ballgown with feathered skirt and chunky platform sandals for the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty fashion gala in London.

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FKA TWIGS

Looks like Twigs had the same style inspiration for the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty gala as Hayek, only the singer went much bolder in a rainbow colored gown with elaborate wings.

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LILY JAMES

We can’t think of anything more Cinderella-appropriate than the star’s light blue Elie Saab Haute Couture gown, Kwiat jewels and clock-motif Charlotte Olympia clutch to wear to the movie’s L.A. premiere. (We wonder which glass slipper-inspired shoe she chose to pair with it?)

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KIM KARDASHIAN

ditched the bra (and showed off her waist training) in this super-sexy crocheted Julien Macdonald jumpsuit, choker and lace-up heels at the Brit Awards in London.

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TAYLOR SWIFT

Also at the Brit Awards, heated up the carpet in a Roberto Cavalli Atelier gown with a beautiful back view and sparkling stud earrings.

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JULIANNE HOUGH

You may think this is just another one of those “culottes with matching vest” outfits, but check out the back view of the checkered Temperley London two-piece at the AOL Build Speaker Series in N.Y.C.

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EMMY ROSSUM

The actress’s blush Donna Karan Atelier gown is lovely from the front and breathtaking from the back (so, pretty much what every girl wants in a dress).

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ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO

To host the VO|CO Vodka Coconut Water party in Scottsdale, Arizona, the model keeps it conservative from the front, with a high neck and low hemline, but shows major skin from the back.

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ROSAMUND PIKE

Rosamund displays her post-baby body in a perforated Erdem dress featuring lace panels at the sides and ruffled sleeves at the Virtuosos Award, where she picked up a trophy, during the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, California.

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SCARLETT JOHANSSON

shows off her gorgeous curves – just four months after giving birth to daughter Rose Dorothy – in a Preen mini featuring some sophisticated tricolor fringe at the G’Day USA Gala in L.A.

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ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY

The supermodel launches her first fragrance – and, perhaps, her first foray into -inspired dressing – wearing a slinky lace-trimmed teddy-like gown, choker and tousled bob to a party in London.

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KAROLINA KURKOVA

You’d have to be at least six feet to pull off a structured ballgown with a partial peplum. Good thing the supermodel makes the height requirement, and good thing she’s got a couple more inches of an updo to add to the Zac Posen design’s statuesque effect at the IWC gala dinner for SIFF in Geneva, Switzerland.

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GWYNETH PALTROW

For the premiere of Mortdecai in Hollywood, the steps out in a minimalist-chic blue Lanvin gown, python sandals (also by Lanvin) and David Webb jewels – including some serious statement earrings.

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NINA DOBREV

The Vampire Diaries star goes for high drama (seriously, how did this beaded, backless Zuhair Murad gown not get snapped up for the Globes red carpet?) at the InStyle bash.

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JENNIFER LOPEZ

Didn’t think there could be a more J.Lo outfit than the caftan/cape hybrid she wore on the Globes red carpet? This two-piece, high-slit, abs-baring Amanda Wakeley number comes pretty darn close.

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ALESSANDRA AMBRéSIO

Showing off her rockin’ bod, Alessandra wore a Zuhair Murad gown and Norman Silverman diamonds that will transition equally well to the after-after party.

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KATE HUDSON

No matter the award show, is forever giving us body envy in her super sexy red-carpet looks. And her pick for the Golden Globes does not disappoint. The star sizzles in a plunging sheer cut-out custom Atelier Versace gown adorned with silver-laced panels. From every angle, she’s breathtakingly gorgeous.

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TAYLOR SCHILLING

Talk about bold! Taylor goes monochromatic in a custom-made Ralph Lauren Collection halter dress in the night’s hottest hue, paired with a matching Salvatore Ferragamo clutch and a deep red lip.

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EMMA STONE

Always a trendsetter, left the gowns on the rack and stole the show in an ultra-luxe custom-made Lanvin look – complete with a bedazzled tube top and trousers, topped with a giant statement bow and train in the back.

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ROSAMUND PIKE

Can you believe the Gone Girl actress gave birth to her son just five weeks ago? The nominee is the epitome of elegance (and bravery) in a white plunging cut-out Vera Wang Collection gown and sparkly Fred Leighton jewels.

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JENNIFER LOPEZ

It wouldn’t be an award show without a seriously sexy look. And the star certainly didn’t disappoint in an art deco-inspired beaded sheer caftan gown by Zuhair Murad. She paired the couture dress with Stuart Weitzman sandals, her signature smoky eye and radiantly glowing skin.

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SIENNA MILLER

plunging embroidered Miu Miu satin number originally had us on the fence, but after taking another look at its intricate design from all sides, we’re giving the gown another chance. Which view gets your vote?

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KATE BECKINSALE

In one of the night’s trendiest gown colors, sparkled in Elie Saab and Lorraine Schwartz jewels, and topped her look with an elegant twisted updo and a perfect tan.

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RIHANNA

Not everyone can pull off matching her lip to her dress (this one’s Zac Posen) to her stunning Chopard jewels (seriously: check this necklace out), but for , who hosted the first ever Diamond Ball to benefit the Clara Lionel Foundation in Beverly Hills, breaking fashion rules and looking glam is the norm.

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PRINCESS KATE

Sure, Kate’s ever-present wavy blowout is a stunner (and appropriate for all occasions). But this elegant side-swept updo for the St. Andrews 600th Anniversary Dinner in N.Y.C. perfectly complements her gorgeous emerald earrings and her favorite Jenny Packham gown.

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NIKKI REED

The actress’s sheer slipdress doesn’t leave much to the imagination. But considering that she’s at the Diamond Ball in Beverly Hills, hosted by – who pretty much considers clothing to always be optional – Nikki’s style is making a lot more sense.

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KAT GRAHAM

The Diamond Ball’s dress code must have been “the sheerer the better.” Kat obliges in this curve-hugging plunging gown complete with mauve lipstick and smoky eyes.

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TAYLOR SWIFT

Guess those Pantone people knew what they were talking about when they named 2015’s color of the year Marsala! wears a flirty asymmetrical Reem Acra cutout dress in the hue paired with matching strappy sandals by Jerome C. Rousseau at N.Y.C.’s Jingle Ball.

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EVA LONGORIA

At the Global Gift Gala in Dubai, goes classic with her beauty look (sleek hair, smoky eyes and dewy skin) but very ornate in the dress department. Her yellow and white Ali Younes design features lace overlays, embroidery and other intricate embellishments.

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SIENNA MILLER

at the N.Y.C. premiere of American Sniper. Tell us: is her outfit – a criss-cross, briefs-baring dress with two different types of sheer panels, plus 80 carats of Harry Winston diamonds and a pink-tinged bob – a sure shot? Or is it a misfire instead?

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ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO

The model must still be in super-sexy, skin-flaunting Victoria’s Secret fashion show mode, because she takes the bod-baring thing to a whole other level at the ACRIA dinner in N.Y.C. in an Alexandre Vauthier gown complete with cutouts and dangerously high slits.

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JENNA DEWAN-TATUM

Also at the Women in Entertainment breakfast? Jenna, wearing a lace LWD that serves up some seriously bridal inspiration. She pairs the sheath with nude pumps, delicate jewels and that haircut that we’re still obsessing over. (Not to mention, glowing skin as a result of this funny moment.)

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LILY COLLINS

It’s hard to take the attention away from a bright orange gown with a full skirt (not to mention Lily’s signature bold brows, but we can’t stop looking at her cool, translucent heels at the Tokyo premiere of Love, Rosie.

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EMILY BLUNT

Nothing screams “fairytale hair” like milkmaid braids. So its perfectly appropriate that Emily flaunts this romantic-boho style (with silvery thread woven in!) at the N.Y.C. premiere of Into the Woods.

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GABRIELLE UNION

For the Top Five premiere in N.Y.C., the actress steps up her LBD game in this cut-out Solace London gown with side slits and sheer panels. Strappy heels and a scarlet lip finish the look.

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LILY ALDRIDGE

The model opted for a (relatively) demure ensemble on the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show red carpet. Her dark Cushnie et Ochs crop top and maxi are pretty minimalist, with elegant draping details.

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KARLIE KLOSS

We’re hoping the model went home early from the British Fashion Awards in London to get her beauty sleep for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show today, but we’re glad she didn’t miss it entirely because this satin halter is just about as head-turning as you can get without showing a ton of skin on the red carpet these days.

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KATY PERRY

The flaunts her personality (and her enviable bod) in a playful two-piece Jamie Lee ensemble topped with a navy headband and violet Christian Louboutin pumps at the ARIA Awards in Sydney.

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KATE BECKINSALE

In her plunging, bod-baring white KaufmanFranco gown and serpentine silver Bulgari choker, could be mistaken for one of the night’s performers – but that bouncy pony is 100 percent Beckinsale.

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ANGELINA JOLIE

While some of us think that Angelina looks like Olivia Pope in Ralph & Russo pencil dress with attached cape at the Unbroken premiere in London, all of us agree that she looks flawless.

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SELENA GOMEZ

Does the star’s long-sleeve gown (worn with a center-parted low bun and geometric golden Neil Lane danglers) seem surprisingly demure for a music awards show? The formfitting cut and plunging back will eliminate that impression pretty quickly.

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JENNIFER LOPEZ

Her song may be called “Booty,” but is all about the front view in her crisscross, abs-baring pink Reem Acra halter dress, which she sets off with slicked-back hair, sparkling Louboutins and her signature golden glow.

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BELLA THORNE

The young star channeled a ’70s disco diva at the Horrible Bosses 2 premiere in Hollywood, wearing a white plunging halter-jumpsuit and metallic platform sandals (both by Gucci).

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JULIANNE HOUGH

“I felt like going for a pop, did my slick thing and I’m feeling pretty aggressive,” the says of her Zuhair Murad orange-and-pink head turner, which she teams with a wet-look bob and sparkling Meira T rings.

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JESSICA SIMPSON

The doesn’t hit the red carpet too often these days, but when she does, she brings her A game. For the The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 premiere in L.A., she chooses a vintage gold dress, a stack of Neil Lane bangles and Prada T-strap heels.

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REESE WITHERSPOON

At the L.A. premiere of Wild, the flaunts a chignon with a twist – literally! Her strands are wrapped into an elegantly knotted, S-shaped bun.

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GIGI HADID

Is it too soon to look for New Year’s Eve outfits? Because Gigi flaunts an epic party look at the 2015 Pirelli Calendar red carpet in Milan. Her long-sleeve Emilio Pucci dress has so much going on (embroidery, embellishments, beading, front and back cutouts and lots of color) yet she still pairs it with sexy glittery sandals.

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OLIVIA WILDE

may have been at the U.K. premiere of Horrible Bosses 2 in London to support her husband, but all eyes were on her in this slinky black Michael Kors gown with sparking embellishments and a sexy side cut-out.

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Jennifer Lawrence

If you had any doubts about the fashion cred, consider this: It takes real confidence to pull off a bustled skirt in 2014 (or ever) – and she does so with panache (and Aquazurra sandals) at the The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 L.A. premiere.

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KRISTEN STEWART

In a white mini combined with a chainmail cropped turtleneck (because fashion) and coordinating Casadei gray pumps, brings some of her signature edge to the red carpet.

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KELLY OSBOURNE

For a short-haired (half-buzzed) girl, Kelly is getting very creative with her coif lately! At the 2014 Emery Awards in N.Y.C., her style looks like a pompadour in the front but is actually a zig-zag braid along the side and back.

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HILARY SWANK

The star sports a super-edgy cornrow-braided half-up style (that flaunts her matching graphic black liner and earrings) at The Homesman premiere in Hollywood.

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LILY COLLINS

At the dinner for Elie Saab in L.A., the actress (who’s clearly a fan of the designer – remember this ombré gown?) opts for a playful black romper with a lace sleeve, plus sheer Louboutin pumps.

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ANNE HATHAWAY

For the Washington, D.C. Interstellar premiere, the makes a sexy, modern statement in a body-con Calvin Klein Collection LBD with mesh panels (we love how that fluted skirt highlights her killer curves) plus metallic pumps and a tousled do.

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ELIZABETH BANKS

The actress’s abstract floral Elie Saab Couture dress at The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 premiere in London is gorgeous from the front, but there’s an unexpected chiffon cape if you check out the gown from all angles.

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JENNIFER LAWRENCE

Let the (red carpet) games begin! The kicks off the Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 promo tour in a white Dior design, featuring a high-low hemline and floral embroidery. She accessorizes her chic updo with a black headband at the film’s London premiere.

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KATE HUDSON

To receive the Giving Tree Award at the Baby2Baby gala in Culver City, Calif., the wears a plunging cutout Stella McCartney sheath and pairs it with a chic ponytail, a deep-purple clutch and sparkling Tiffany & Co. studs.

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JORDANA BREWSTER

To top off her dreamy blush Monique Lhullier gown for the Baby2Baby Gala in Culver City, California, the actress flaunts a romantic braided updo with a French braid along each side, wrapped into a chic chignon at the nape of neck.

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CAMILLA BELLE

The actress is definitely on a red carpet hot streak. She chooses a memorable color once again in a periwinkle halter column gown with metallic trim.

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KATE BECKINSALE

Move over statement necklaces, here comes the statement choker! Kate picks a Zimmermann dress – which is a standout on its own – but her funky Paula Mendoza “Hera” gold-plated choker steals the show at the Battersea Power Station Global Launch Party in West Hollywood.

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MARGOT ROBBIE

No, we didn’t just fast-forward to summertime (unfortunately). But the Austrailian actress’ plunging yellow halter gown for the Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards in London definitely makes us crave those sunnier months.

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KARINA SMIRNOFF

Looking for holiday dress inspiration? Check out Karina’s long-sleeve embellished LBD at L.A.’s Big Hero 6 premiere. The front enhances her shape with a Gatsby-esque beaded pattern, while the back is completely solid except for baring a slice of skin just above the waist.