Don't get us wrong: we've relied on the trusty LBD more times than we care to admit. It's a classic piece that's easy to amp up, dress down, and style a variety of different ways — but it's also one that can feel a little stale if worn too often.
While bright colors and bold prints may look intimidating at first, the stars showed us the right way to rock them on the red carpet this week. Ahead you'll find a ton of looks you'll want to copy as we head into the holiday season, leaving your black dress in the dust for something fun, fearless, and extremely fierce.
In a white Chanel dress at the 8th Annual Museum of Modern Art Film Benefit honoring Cate Blanchett.
In striped Michael Kors dress as the cast of Creed attended Leadership High School's mural unveiling.
In a tiered red Michael Kors dress at the Michael Kors Ginza flagship store opening.
In an orange bell-sleeved Milly dress while attending the 100 Years celebration.
In a striped, sequined Dolce & Gabbana gown at the premiere of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2.