Celebrity Inspired Dresses
When you see Halle Berry accepting her Oscar while rocking a one-strap Versace gown or Eva Longoria glamming up the red carpet in a brilliant blue chiffon by Michael Kors, it may seem impossible to attain that aesthetic ideal. Yes, you may not have the cash or staff to maintain their look, but you can imitate their look with less money and a DIY attitude. Celebrity-inspired dresses can make you sparkle like a movie star.
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History
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Marilyn Monroe wore one of film's signature dresses in the Billy Wilder 1955 movie, "Seven Year Itch." Her strappy pleated white halter dress is an iconic look. The look can be yours at PartyWithThis and My Diva's Closet, two online fashion sites that sell copies of this famous celebrity dress. Of course, dressing like Marilyn also requires a good fit. The flesh-colored, rhinestone-studded evening gown she wore to sing "Happy Birthday" to President Kennedy was so tight that she had to be sewn into the gown.
Types
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Celebrity-inspired dresses are typically of the evening gown and cocktail dress variety. There is BabyGirlBoutique's version of an Audrey Hepburn little black dress, with wide straps and a pencil skirt. Goddiva sells a slinky silver number inspired by the Carrie Bradshaw character on "Sex and the City" as well as a Gwyneth Paltrow Grecian goddess gown, a Kate Hudson bow dress, a bohemian chic Madonna dress, a Lucy Liu-style gingham dress, a Victoria Beckham-inspired tube dress and a curve-hugging sequined gown in the style of Heidi Klum.
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Considerations
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Some celebrities have turned the tables and have lent their names to fashion lines that lend the masses some of their mystique. Sarah Jessica Parker, whose styles are famous on "Sex and the City," launched a collection under the name Bitten, featured at discount retail chain Steve & Barry. JLo's Sweetface brand brings in major profits. Likewise, Pamela Anderson has put her name on a series of accessories that are bright, flirty and cruelty-free to animals.
Misconceptions
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You do not have to spend like a Hollywood star to dress like a Hollywood star. Indeed, Sarah Jessica Parker wore a sundress from her Bitten line to a premiere, which cost less than $10. Designer eDressMe charges a bit more--in the multiple hundreds--but the looks are far more glam, such as fringe party dresses, satin gowns with sweetheart necklines and strapless sequined chiffon formals.
Expert Insight
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Nothing kills that perfect celebrity-inspired look more than bad accessories. Stylist Jeanne Yang, who has worked with Katie Holmes and Brooke Shields, recommends a long, thin scarf for adding a splash of color and says that, this year, scarves have tassels. Stylist Rachel Zoe opines that bright colors and patent leather are the must-have elements of style.
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