Jessica Biel's Just 1 Star Who Inspires Us to Wear the Damn Dress When Our SO's in Jeans

The next time you're excited to get all dressed up but your significant other is just feeling that standard jeans-and-tee combo, don't get mad. Seize the moment. Whether you're going to dinner or walking a red carpet like George and Amal Clooney, there are plenty of jaw-dropping dresses out there that look fabulous, even next to denim.

Some of our favorite style stars like Jessica Biel, Olivia Palermo, and Blake Lively have already shown us how it's done in killer cocktail numbers, and we're taking inspiration ahead. Just remember — your SO doesn't need to be wearing a suit and tie for you to go glam.

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Jessica Biel's Ruffled Leather Mini
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Jessica Biel's Ruffled Leather Mini

Jessica wore a body-con one-shoulder dress in an olive tone, completing the look with a couple of neutral accessories. Justin stood by her side in a speckled chambray shirt and blazer, perfectly complementing his wife's look.

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Olivia Palermo's Leather Dress
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Olivia Palermo's Leather Dress

While Olivia and Johannes Huebl are always quite the stylish pair, Johannes once nixed his khakis for denim, giving Olivia the opportunity to stand out in a chic leather design.

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Beyoncé's Mixed Prints
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Beyoncé's Mixed Prints

Jay Z opted for his sweatshirt, while Beyoncé made a fashion-girl statement in contrasting prints and heels.

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Kim Kardashian's Pleated Set
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Kim Kardashian's Pleated Set

We'll never forget the moment Kim stood out in this amazing pleated Balmain set. She piled on the fierce accessories, turning up the heat in red — a bold choice even against Kanye West's casual leather pants.

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Angelina Jolie's Sleek Wrap Dress
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Angelina Jolie's Sleek Wrap Dress

Angelina played to her all-black signature style. Though she was wearing a neutral dress, the wrap effect looked lovely and demure. There's no doubt all eyes were on her when she stepped out with Brad Pitt in 2014, two years before they split.

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Amal Clooney's Gold "Going Out" Mini
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Amal Clooney's Gold "Going Out" Mini

Amal brought back the "going out" dress with her glittering gold mini, and George let her bask in the glow.

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Diane Kruger's Polished LBD
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Diane Kruger's Polished LBD

Diane rocked a black LBD, which was finished with a pleated chiffon hem, with statement heels and played up her polished look. While she's not dating Joshua Jackson anymore, she's still sporting similar looks on the street that are strong enough to stand alone.

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Kate Bosworth's Playful Mixed-Media Dress
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Kate Bosworth's Playful Mixed-Media Dress

A mixed-media multicolored minidress like Kate's took center stage for her street style moment with Michael Polish.

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Blake Lively's Statement Maxi
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Blake Lively's Statement Maxi

Blake wore a neutral dress that featured a makeshift harness and piled on the matching accessories. Ryan didn't distract from her look, so she made it count.