Red-Carpet Ready 101: Pro Tips

 

 

Want to hit up your next big event like an A-list celeb? We consulted top fashion and beauty experts to find out how you can take a paparazzi-approved pic, avoid wardrobe malfunction, and rock any red carpet.

It's All About the Cocktail Dress   Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images You likely don't have the six-figure budget or 13-person glam squad that your favorite stars do, but that doesn't mean you can't still look stunning. Celeb stylist Phillip Bloch —who wrote The Shopping Diet: Spend Less & Get More — says that it's really all about the dress, anyway. "Have a cocktail dress always at the ready," he advises. "Cocktail has become the new black tie, so you can always get away with a cute little black dress. And that LBD can be green or blue or purple." The best part? You don't have to spend a fortune on it. "With Facebook photo tagging, real women can't always wear the same exact dress twice anymore," he says. "Find clothes that are transformational. You could buy an Old Navy jersey dress for $29 and pair it with a great shoe and jewelry. Then, you can wear it again with a blazer or cashmere cardigan. Don't buy something you will only wear once. Know what you can do with it afterwards."