There's no better time than holiday party season to pull out your cocktail dresses. Sequins and sparkles are optional, but definitely encouraged. And, of course, there' s no better source of inspiration than classic beauties of Hollywood.
A list of Hollywood's classic beauties may inspire you by their party fashion styles.
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| Joyce Compton wears a floral dress, circa 1930s |
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| Gladys George wears a sequined frock, 1934 |
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| Joan Crawford poses in a sequin dress in 1935 |
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| Bette Davis wears a dress with sequins in 1937 |
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| Lauren Bacall wears a bold red dress, circa 1940s |
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| Lucille Ball wears a sequined top, circa 1940s |
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| Rita Hayworth wears a lace dress, circa 1940s |
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| Judy Garland in a sparkly silver dress, 1945 |
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| Esther Williams wears a plaid skirt in the 1950s |
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| Gene Tierney wears a low-cut dress and statement necklace, circa early 1950s |
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| Marilyn Monroe wears a black cocktail dress in a promo image for the 1950 movie "The Asphalt Jungle" |
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| Rita Moreno wears a wide-neck dress, circa 1950s |
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| Sophia Loren wears a red dress, circa late 1950s |
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| Audrey Hepburn in a black cocktail dress, 1953 |
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| Elizabeth Taylor wears a black and white cocktail dress in Italy in 1953 |
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| Grace Kelly wears a strapless green dress, 1954 |
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| Natalie Wood poses for a photo in 1955 |
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| Dorothy Dandridge wears a flowy jumpsuit in 1956 |
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| Ava Gardner wears a holiday-themed outfit, 1960 |
