Celebrities provide endless fashion inspiration, but their red-carpet looks sometimes seem out of reach due to their high-end designer choices. However, you can achieve similar looks on a budget with creativity and resourcefulness! In this article, we look at a few of our favorite recent celebrity red carpet outfits and some affordable dupes so you can re-create their looks yourself.
Jenna Ortega
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Jenna Ortega stunned at the 2023 SAG Awards wearing an exquisite black maxi dress featuring an eye-catching high-leg slit. To copy Jenna’s look, try this Windsor Sasha Formal High-Slit Wrap Dress ($39.90, shop here) with strappy platform heels and minimal jewelry.
Lori Harvey
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At the amfAR Gala in Cannes, Lori Harvey wowed us with an exquisite scarlet cut-out gown that exuded confidence and allure. It featured long sleeves with wrap-around chest details, a draped maxi skirt with a long tail, and a round cut-out in the midsection. To achieve a similar style, pair this Fashion Nova Teagan Maxi Dress ($49.99, shop here) with heels, oversized sunglasses, and statement earrings.
Olivia Rodrigo
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Olivia Rodrigo dazzled the 2023 Grammys red carpet with her sheer black spaghetti-strap maxi dress and black stone pendant necklace. To re-create Olivia’s effortless style, opt for this Miss Selfridge Ribbed Skinny Strap Cami Maxi Dress ($37, shop here) and pair it with delicate jewelry such as a pendant necklace or stackable rings. You can style your hair into loose waves or create an updo. Keep your makeup minimal to avoid distracting from your natural features.
Kendall Jenner
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Kendall Jenner made an impressive statement at the Met Gala 2023 with a black glitter sequined bodysuit featuring white collar detailing, dramatic draping on either side, and mid-calf platform boots. For a budget version of this look, pair this Boohoo Volume Wrap Sequin Bodysuit ($75, shop here) with black platform boots. Statement diamond jewelry will add a touch of luxury to your ensemble, just like Kendall!
Let your inner fashionista shine by channeling these looks from Jenna Ortega, Lori Harvey, Olivia Rodrigo, and Kendall Jenner. Remember, it’s not about price tags when styling red-carpet-inspired looks – it’s about confidence!