As if making New Year's Eve plans weren't stressful enough, with the holiday comes the added task of finding the perfect party dress that will work for your body type. If you're like us, the week before New Year's Eve might mean frantic trips to the mall, desperately seeking the perfect combination of glitter, sequins, and a style that won't look completely wrong on you.
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Since last-minute shopping binges never tend to work in our favor (and usually end in a less than flattering outfit), we've planned ahead this year and put together a guide that will help you find the perfect New Year's Eve party dress, broken down by body type.
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If you're unsure about the rules, use the celebrity dos and don'ts we've assembled as examples - that should make it pretty obvious. You'll find a range of styles that will flatter different figures, but one rule remains universal: the more sequins, the better.�
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Find the perfect New Year's Eve party dress to flatter your figure.�
Lena had the right idea with the plunging neckline, which draws attention upwards, but it's pretty difficult to miss her midsection in this encasing ensemble.
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America makes this body-conscious style work for her by choosing a fabric that hugs her curves, not clings to them. The strong shoulder with intricate detailing is a great eye-catcher.�
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A plunging neckline and flutter sleeves draw eyes upward while the knit skirt lies smooth over any bumps.�
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Photo Credit: Nordstrom
It might look cute on the hanger, but this droopy top does nothing for Jessica's midsection - except making it look twice as big!
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Beyonce enhances her curves with this wrap dress that conceals trouble spots and works with what she's got.
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This dress conceals any bulge by wrapping around the waist.�
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Photo Credit: Bloomingdale's
Not only is this modest black number boring, the long silhouette makes petite Reese look shorter than she is!
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Mila looks stunning in this dress. The skirt adds volume to her figure, and the plunging sheer cutout creates a long, streamlined effect.
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Photo Credit: JB Lacroix,WireImage/Getty Images
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This dress is seriously similar to Mila's runway look at a fraction of a cost, and the fun stripes add a playful edge.�
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Photo Credit: Singer22
A dress like this isn't flattering for lanky Kristen. Instead of creating curves, it just clings awkwardly and makes her look super uncomfortable - not cute!
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You'd never know Natalie is sporting a boyish frame beneath that flouncy strapless frock. To top it off, a cute shrug cleverly disguises broad shoulders.�
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The nipped waist creates shape, and the shoulder ruffle adds a dose of flair - exactly what you need for going from boyish to bombshell.
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Photo Credit: BCBG
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This yellow dress might have looked amazing on the runway, but it just doesn't work in real life, especially for Cameron's athletic build.
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Photo Credit: Gregg DeGuire,WireImage/Getty Images
Jen's halter shows off her athletic shoulders without placing too much emphasis on them.
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Photo Credit: Mike Marsland, WireImage/Getty Images
This dress will show off your athletic figure without hugging it too tight, and the halter straps are perfect to accentuate your shoulders.�
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Photo Credit: Neiman Marcus
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Cut this dress in half, and we might have a winner. Tall girls need a little extra something - a short hemline or a belt, for example - to break up a monochromatic look.
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Photo Credit:�Slaven Vlasic, Getty Images
Taylor knows exactly how to dress for her body - this dress is the perfect length, and the belt pulls it all together.
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Photo Credit: Alo Ceballos, FilmMagic/Getty Images
The waistline on this shift breaks the look up and keeps tall girls from swimming in fabric.�
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Photo Credit: Bloomingdale's
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