styling NOW – SEXY LBDs

Holiday Party Season is Here – what woman can resist wearing one of these perfect LBDs.

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Photos from inStyle (left to right) Emilio Pucci, Louis Vuitton, Anthony Vaccarello, Nina Ricci

WHY WE LOVE THEM:

LBDs have always had a restrained sex appeal, but this season designers really cranked up the heat, sneaking in sheer panels or slashing up classic shapes to expose subtle hints of skin. The look is definitely tight, leggy, and lingerie-ish but still completely refined.

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Haute Hippie DressCotton-nylon ponte, $595; hautehippie.com. 

HOW TO WORK IT:
This is not an Audrey Hepburn moment—the vibe is raw and seductive. Hair should have an effortless quality (worn combed back or loose and down), and go with kiss-me lipstick in  red or wine. Pair one of these edgy LBDs with black pumps, or if you’re feeling bold, try red ankle-strap heels. To keep things from getting to risqué, make sure one area of your body remains covered. Choose a short dress with long sleeves, or if you’re working a plunging neckline, look for a hemline that hits past the mid-thigh. I love a below the knee black strapless with a thigh-high slit.

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Rachel Roy black dress – $298
Kate Bosworth wears Emilio Pucci...perfectly.
Kate Bosworth wears Emilio Pucci…with perfection.  Taken from Images

If you’re on a tight budget try H&M or Winners for some nice inexpensive selections.

In any event you should have no trouble finding your perfect match with so many options to be found.

Happy Shopping!