Celebrity Style: Ladylike Party Dresses
1/10Carey Mulligan
Carey gives us a lesson in ladylike polish with this look that’s perfect for day or night.
2/10Alexa Chung
The adorable It Brit shows that a nipped in waist, modest neck and hemline and pretty pattern makes her Fifties-inspired frock stand out amongst a sea of LBDs.
3/10Kristen Bell
Kristen knows that a dress with a full skirt and defined waist is as figure-flattering as it is chic.
4/10Blake Lively
Blake knows that the way to be the center of attention at any party is to opt for a colorful, printed dress with a flirty full skirt and daring strapless silhouette.
5/10Jessica Lowndes
Jessica’s plunging neckline proves that ladylike dresses aren’t always so demure. The star added slicked back hair and colorful accessories to keep her look stylish and not overtly sexy.
ZUMApress.com/Newscom6/10Miranda Cosgrove
Forget the LBD! Miranda proves that a vibrant-hued frock guarantees a showstopping entrance.
7/10Zoe Saldana
The star may not be from Pandora, but she definitely looks out of this world in a Louis Vuitton dress. The quirky pattern offsets the elegant and demure silhouette perfectly.
KCSPresse / Splash News/Newscom8/10Camilla Belle
Camilla goes for ultra-femme glamour in a pretty pastel dress. Girlie extras like a bow belt and peter pan collar add ladylike polish.
Kevan Brooks/AdMedia/Newscom9/10Mia Wasikowska
Mia’s Proenza Schouler dress has a feminine silhouette and shiny gold finish that make this look holiday party perfect.
ZUMApress.com/Newscom10/10Taylor Swift
Taylor shows that pairing bright accessories with a vibrant-hued dress is a fashion "yes."
