18 Party Outfits That Genuinely Make Me Want to Be a Celebrity

I'm not the envious type, but a recent slew of jaw-droppingly good party outfits have been coming in from celebrities lately, and it's safe to say I'd really like to own them all. Of course, it's party season all year round in the A-list world, but thanks to the particularly sumptuous trends connected to autumn/winter 2017, there seems to be a big excuse to really get the festivities started in the fashion department.

There's been no shortage of sequins (see Gigi Hadid in canary-yellow ones, no less) or scrimping on velvet (Jourdan Dunn pips everyone to the post in vintage Jean Paul Gaultier). We've seen more ruffles and metallic shoes in the last few weeks than we have in the past few years. Tulle has become as omnipresent as, well, oxygen. If you don't have a ballerina skirts and/or want to channel Carrie Bradshaw at the drop of a hat, this year isn't your year. Added to that, chainmail is back on the menu, as is anything diamanté: If you were thinking of dressing down over the Christmas party period, the gallery of starry looks below may be enough to turn you into the most attention-seeking of showgirls.

Click through to see my favourite 18 celebrity party looks of 2017, and—should you be feeling spendy—check out who is responsible for each of these beautiful ensembles.

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On Jourdan Dunn: Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier

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On Kate Moss: Emilio de la Morena dress; Christian Louboutin shoes

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On Rihanna: Marianna Senchina dress; Olgana shoes

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On Giovanna Engelbert: Saint Laurent dress

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On Gigi Hadid: Prabal Gurung dress; Prada bag; Christian Louboutin shoes

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On Sarah Jessica Parker: Oscar de la Renta dress; SJP Collection shoes

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On Betty Bachz: Les Petits Joueurs bag

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On Neelam Gill: Dior jumpsuit, hat and bag

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On Olivia Palermo: Rebecca Minkoff jacket, blouse and bag; Paige trousers; Gianvito Rossi shoes

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On Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: Attico top and skirt; Victoria Beckham bag; Jimmy Choo shoes

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On Elsa Hosk: LPA gown

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On Kate Bosworth: Coach 1941 suit and top

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On Adwoa Aboah: Molly Goddard dress; Gucci boots

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On Herieth Paul: 16 Arlington dress

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On Olivia Culpo: Monique Lhuillier dress

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On Alexa Chung: AlexaChung dress; Nicholas Kirkwood shoes; Tiffany jewellery

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On Juno Temple: Gucci dress, bag and shoes

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On Phoebe Collings James: Dior top, skirt and bag

Next up: the best Christmas party dresses you can buy now.

Hannah Almassi
Editor in Chief

Hannah Almassi is the editor in chief of Who What Wear UK. Hannah has been part of the the Who What Wear brand since 2015, when she was headhunted to launch the UK sister site and social channels, implement a localised content strategy and build out the editorial team. She joined following a seven-year tenure at Grazia magazine, where she led front-of-book news, fashion features and shopping specials as fashion news and features editor. With experience in both print and digital across fashion and beauty, Hannah has over 16 years in the field as a journalist, editor, content strategist and brand consultant. Hannah has interviewed industry heavyweights such as designers including Marc Jacobs and Jonathan Anderson through to arbiters of taste including Katie Grand and Anna Dello Russo. A skilled moderator and lecturer specialising in the shift to digital media and e-commerce, Hannah’s opinion and work has been sought by the likes of CNBC, BBC, The Sunday Times Style, The Times, The Telegraph and MatchesFashion.com, among many others. Hannah is often called upon for her take on trends, becoming known as a person with their finger of the pulse of what’s happening in the fashion space for stylish Brits.

Hannah currently resides in Eastbourne with her photographer husband, incredibly busy son and highly Instagrammable cat.