Celebrity party dress ideas from the ES Theatre Awards

In need of Christmas party dress ideas? From vintage styling to chic LBDs and gold sequins, take inspiration from the celebrities on the red carpet at the 60th London Evening Standard Theatre Awards

By Amy LewisPublished: 01 December 2014

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Dame Helen Mirren

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Dame Helen Mirren looked as glam as ever, proving that if you pick your dress shape and style carefully, even head-to-toe gold can look demure.

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Sophie Hunter

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Sophie Hunter put a new spin on the classic red dress while hitting the awards with fiancé Benedict Cumberbatch, thanks to her black and red floral print.

If you’re wary of going for a full-on red dress, try this approach.

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Sienna Miller

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Thought pretty florals were just for Spring? Not if Sienna Miller has anything to do with it!

Keep your print feeling seasonal with festive hair and make-up.

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Helen McCroy

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Helen McCroy hit the red carpet with husband Damien Lewis, braving a little flesh flash in her sheer-topped dress.

Balancing sheer fabrics with sparkle and full skirts can make this daring trend easier to wear.

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Billie Piper

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How do you put a new spin on the classic LBD? Take a tip from Billie Piper and experiment with decorative shapes.

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Naomi Campbell

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Oh Naomi, if we ever saw a full-on party look!

If you’re going full glam for party season, too, try draping a faux fur stole over your shoulder for extra style points.

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Gala Gordon

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Who says party style warrants a party dress? Actress Gala Gordon proves that all you need to glam up a suit is a slick of red lipstick and the right attitude.

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Gemma Chan

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We love this look, and it’s easy to achieve, too.

If you’re a fan of classic glamour, keep it simple like Gemma Chan in a svelte black dress, paying carefull attention to your hair and make-up.

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Gillian Anderson

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Gillian Anderson made the case for introducing colour to your party look, dipping her toe in with just a sprinkle of yellow on her full-skirted black dress.

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Rachael Stirling

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Actress Rachael Stirling proved that a vintage-inspired hairstyle can really make a look.

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Suki Waterhouse

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Actress and model Suki Waterhouse nailed ethereal glamour with the wispy details on her dress.

To keep girly frocks from looking too young or sweet, vamp up the eye make-up like Suki.

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Victoria Beckham

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If in doubt, take a tip from Victoria Beckham and stick to what you know works.

We may have seen VB in all manner of black dresses, but she still looks preened to perfection.

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