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Oscars 2013

No one wants to fall down. With this shorter dress, you’ll get the texture and shape of Jennifer’s gown without incurring the risk of a tumble from the long length. 

Jacquard Dress, Urban Chic

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She might not have been nominated this year, but this Best Actress winner certainly looked the part in this Louis Vuitton number — and on an even cuter note, her 13-year-old daughter Ava was the one to pick it out.

For the same slimming magic of Reese’s gown, try this knit dress. Like hers, the contrast of black and blue will draw in the eye, giving an appearance of a smaller waist. And as she showed, embracing your curves is the most beautiful thing there is.

Caterina Knit Dress, A.sweeT.

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Sandra Bullock’s Elie Saab haute couture dress was simultaneously demure and daring: the high neckline and cap sleeves gave her a prim and proper look while her sheer lace revealed flashes of skin that still left a lot to the imagination.

For Sandra’s fun but coy look, try this lace dress. The metallic fabric brings in the sparkle of the red carpet, while the shorter length and lack of sleeves will keep you modern and youthful.

Short Sleeve Lace Dress, Sorella

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Let’s face it: Quvenzhane was the real star of the red carpet (even if no one could actually pronounce her name). The 9-year-old made Oscar history as the youngest ever Best Actress nominee, and made everyone smile as an endearing breath of fresh air.

Quvenzhane loves her dog purses. For a more grown up (but equally fun) version, opt for this adorable suede clutch with a fox face. 

Zipped Suede Envelope Bag, Cancan

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At any awards show, we wait in anticipation for the stunning Marchesa gowns. This year, Olivia Munn, who stars as the feisty economist on “The Newsroom,” was one of the lucky girls. She looked like royalty in this rich red gown with gold embellishment, and kept it simple with minimal makeup and a slicked back chignon.

For more realistic daywear, channel the richness and intricacy of Olivia’s gown with this patterned blazer, which replicates the baroque shapes of the actresses dress. Wear it over jeans for a casual look or with black pants for office wear. 

Printed Jacket, Tres Chic

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Halle Berry is definitely a red carpet risk taker. Even though the Versace gown was a bit 80s—shoulder pads and all—the first woman of color to win an Oscar looked confident, strong and fearless.

Halle’s gown is different from your average sequin number because of the mixed fabrication: it isn’t a one-note silver sequin dress. Get the same feeling with this shorter dress, which incorporates swirls of grey and black in a more whimsical way. 

Sequin Swirl Dress, That Shuu Girl

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Standing by her man as he won Best Picture for “Argo,” Jennifer Garner looked chic and sophisticated in her Gucci dress. Simple and elegant from the front with an explosion of ruffles at the back, she was one of the big surprises of the red carpet. 

You might not be able to wear a strapless ruffled gown in your everyday life. But you can rock the same stunning shade of purple as Jennifer, which will compliment most skin tones and hair colors. For that extra wow from the back just like Jennifer, this bodycon dress has a red strip down the back, which is sure to grab attention. 

Purple Bodycon Dress, Confections Boutique & Bags

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