10 Celebrity Looks That'll Make You Consider Trading in Your LBD

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.

Diane Kruger
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Diane Kruger

In a white Chanel dress at the 8th Annual Museum of Modern Art Film Benefit honoring Cate Blanchett.

Tessa Thompson
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Tessa Thompson

In striped Michael Kors dress as the cast of Creed attended Leadership High School's mural unveiling.

Kerry Washington
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Kerry Washington

In a striped Saloni dress at WWD and Variety's Inaugural Stylemakers event.

Lizzy Caplan
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Lizzy Caplan

In Thakoon at the premiere of The Night Before.

Jenna Dewan Tatum
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Jenna Dewan Tatum

In a green Monique Lhuillier gown at the 2015 Baby2Baby Gala.

Kate Hudson
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Kate Hudson

In a Naeem Khan jumpsuit at the 2016 Campari Calendar launch.

Dakota Johnson
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Dakota Johnson

In a tiered red Michael Kors dress at the Michael Kors Ginza flagship store opening.

Solange Knowles
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Solange Knowles

In an orange bell-sleeved Milly dress while attending the 100 Years celebration.

Elizabeth Banks
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Elizabeth Banks

In a striped, sequined Dolce & Gabbana gown at the premiere of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2.