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Knock 'em out: How to step out in style this party season

December 16, 2015 14:18 IST

Ladies, it's party time and we tell you how to rock it like a star.

The merry month is finally here and most of you must be busy making plans.

Whether you're hosting a house party or attending one, it's important to dress well.

We tell you how you can amp up your style with the perfect party dress with oomph and elegance.

Excited? Scroll down and take notes!

We know how hard you've been working on your body. Now's the time to flaunt the results.

Go bold in a black sheer, embroidered dress with a plunging neckline, just like Priyanka Chopra.

Photograph: Mike Windle/Getty Images

Or simply ditch the LBD, wear white!

Deepika Padukone shows you how to make jaws drop in an off shoulder dress.

Photograph: Courtesy Deepika Padukone/Instagram

Want to add some bling?

Shraddha Kapoor's sequinned mini by Sabysachi paired with gold strappy heels and a metallic clutch creates the perfect look.

Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar

If you are looking for that extra zing, go for an embellished crop top and short skirt with a heart of mirrors like Sophie Choudry.

Photograph: Uday Kuckian/Rediff.com

If you're the arty kinds, you should try the empire line sleeveless frock modelled here by Neha Sharma.

Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

How about a bustier top with a high waisted skirt? 

Photograph: Uday Kuckian/Rediff.com

Gauri Khan shows you how to keep it simple and classy in a printed shirt, metallic mini skirt and a blazer.

Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com

Or go lacy in pastel hues. A high slit, a messy hairdo and comfortable shoes... and you're ready to go!

Photograph: Courtesy Lakme Fashion Week

What's a sophisticated way to wear hotpants? Check this creation from designer Karthikeya's latest collection.

Photograph: Courtesy FDCI/Facebook

Here's an interesting creation inspired by autumn leaves designed by Dev R Nil which is sure to put you in the spotlight.

Photograph: Courtesy FDCI/Facebook

BTW, have you thought of wearing denims? Designer Anjali Patel shows you how. With a little bit of jazz, denims can be a chic and comfy choice for the evening.

Photograph: Courtesy Lakme Fashion Week

Girls, you can't go wrong with a wraparound skirt. Not when it has such beautiful accents!

Photograph: Lakme Fashion Week

Or simply go retro and surprise them all!

Photograph: Uday Kuckian/Rediff.com

Dazzle like a diva in a thigh high slitted gown.

Photograph: Courtesy Lakme Fashion Week/Facebook

And to keep up with the Christmas cheer, go RED HOT!

Photograph: Courtesy FDCI/Facebook

Tista Sengupta