So we're a little too old to go to prom. So what? Let's play make believe for a minute and imagine that we're heading to the hottest event of the school year. Now, what to wear? We're taking inspiration from these celeb ladies who hit the red carpet this past year in serious style.
Red Carpet Looks We Totally Would
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The Heartbreaker
If we were in the business of breaking hearts, we totally would have gone for a "You can look, but you can't touch" type dress with lots of attitude like Katy Perry rocked at this year's Grammys. Eat your heart out, boys!
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Life of the Party
A girl's gotta dance, right? It is prom, after all. For optimal dancing at the biggest social event of the year, we would have purchased a short, embellished number like this turquoise cut-out Monique Lhuillier dress Nina Dobrev wore to the Critics' Choice Movie Awards. Green with envy, much?
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The Pink Princess
Pretty in pink, indeed! Amy Adams looked every bit the part in this pale pink Marchesa dress at this year's Golden Globes, and we're sure that if we had Amy's disposable income when we were in high school that we'd have worn such a fancy dress to our prom, too.
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The Rebel
If we've learned anything from Helena Bonham Carter's fashion sense, it's that you've got to truly commit to a look. And if we were a bit of a rebel in high school, we surely would have gravitated towards this dark Vivienne Westwood gown the actress wore to this year's Oscars. Paired with her messy updo, this look is girly meets grungy and edgy, and Helena accessorized with her best "I don't care" attitude.
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Prom Queen
If you were lucky in high school, your prom queen was more Elle Woods in Legally Blonde than Regina George from Mean Girls. And this year, Jennifer Lawrence most definitely wins our prom queen list for her girl-next-door appeal! The elegant Dior Haute Couture dress she wore to this year's Oscars would have been perfect to glide across the stage in as we accepted our crown.
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Troublemaker
There's always one in every class. If you were a bad girl in high school, and liked to raise a bit of hell, Rihanna's fashion sense would have provided lots of inspiration. The sexy-meets-soft red Azzedine Alaia dress she wore to this year's Grammys was nothing short of awesome, and perfect for the daring gal.
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The Individual
Is there anyone that fits this description quite so well as Girls star Lena Dunham? We think not. At this year's Emmys, the multitalented star opted for a short sleeve, navy blue lace Prada dress that would be oh-so-appropriate for the gal who isn't into the sparkle, pink and taffeta that most prom dresses have to offer.
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The Old-Fashioned at Heart
When you're an old fashioned gal given the option between slutty and totally over-the-top prom looks, finding a dress can get a bit difficult. Luckily, with quirky stars like Emma Stone we've got plenty of dress-piration to go around! This flirty and vintage looking black Alexander McQueen dress the star sported to the 2012 Screen Actors Guild Awards would make the perfect look for prom.
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