Amazing party dress ideas for any age
From Kate Middleton and Sandra Bullock to Sharon Stone and Helen Mirren, we've consulted the best dressed celebrities for amazing party dress ideas that'll suit you at any age.
By Amy Lewis
1
The Duchess of Cambridge
A long and floaty shape cinched at the waist, Kate Middleton's lilac Alexander McQueen dress is timeless.
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Kate Hudson
Love razzle dazzle? Take a tip from Kate Hudson and wear them head to toe! The demure cut of the dress helps to balance the attention grabbing shimmer.
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3
Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon gives us a lesson in how to wow in a classic little black dress.
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4
Angelina Jolie
If you're wearing a white dress accessorise like Angelina Jolie, to give it a modern feel.
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5
Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz puts a leather spin on the classic LBD, keeping it classy with the sophisticated shape.
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6
Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow keeps her white ballet inspired dress feeling glamorous with a slick of bright red lipstick in place of accessories.
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7
Sandra Bullock
If you've got great legs like Sandra Bullock, give them a flash in heels and a short LBD. Long sleeves and a high neckline help to keep the hemline looking chic.
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8
Leslie Mann
Swap Leslie Mann's summery shades for a more festive colour clash, to make this look work for party season.
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9
Demi Moore
Metallic silver is an easy-to-wear alternative to plain black, as demonstrated by Demi Moore. The longer the dress, the more daring you can be with the neckline!
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10
Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama's classic black and gold combination is the most flattering way to add an accent colour to a plain LBD.
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Julianne Moore
Juliane Moore puts an easy to wear spin on flashing some leg.
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12
Sharon Stone
Wine reds like Sharon Stone's dress are easier to wear than pillarbox brights, so opt for a darker hue and an incredible cut if you're wary of wearing red.
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13
Meryl Streep
Black and white is a classic combination for any occasion, and Meryl Streep sure knows it.
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14
Jane Seymour
Jane Seymour balances the sexy side split of her dress with a chic trim and high neckline.
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Helen Mirren
Black and gold is universally flattering, so take a tip from Helen Mirren by teaming more adventurous hair and make-up with a dress you feel confident in.
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Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda proves that provided you keep the shape a flattering one, you're never too old for red dresses with sheer panels and lots of sparkle.
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