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Trendspotting: Celebs Charm in Full-Skirted Dresses

Part retro, all glamour — full-skirted dresses are taking over the red carpet on some of our favourite celebrities.
Celebrity Trendspotting: Jessica Alba, Taylor Swift, Dianna Agron and More Don Full-Skirted, Ladylike Dresses

Part retro, all glamour — full-skirted dresses are taking over the red carpet on some of our favourite celebrities. Style stars like Taylor Swift, Dianna Agron, and Jessica Alba are embracing the feminine fit and flare shape in every form. From the red-carpet-ready versions to the pared-down and pretty for every day, the trend is one we're particularly fond of for Spring — trust us, nothing looks more classically ladylike than a full-skirted dress, bare legs and sweet heels to tie it all together. The proof is in this batch of trendsetters, showing off the silhouette for every occasion. Click through to see how they're outfitting these charming frocks — then shop our editors' picks to channel the look for yourself.

Miranda Kerr

Celebrity Party Trick to Try: The Ladylike Dress

While a mini hemline or a curve-conscious silhouette has some serious sex appeal, there's something equally eye-catching (and sweeter) about a ladylike look.

While a mini hemline or a curve-conscious silhouette has some serious sex appeal, there's something equally eye-catching (and sweeter) about a ladylike look. Perfect for the party season, full-skirted frocks with cinched waists feel ultra-feminine and flatter just about everyone. Take a cue from this gorgeous celebrity lineup: Jessica Alba proves even metallics look amazingly ladylike in Thakoon, while Taylor Swift gives us all-out retro glamour in a scarlet-red Oscar de la Renta. Meanwhile, Miranda Kerr channels a little vintage romance in a floral-printed Louis Vuitton. These aren't your Stepford dresses, each take maintains that same retro shape with special detailing that make them ideal for the silly season. Just shop our editors' picks below to channel the trend with your own perfectly ladylike dress.

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CelebStyle 101: Get Sarah Jessica Parker's Killer Off-Duty Style

Sarah Jessica Parker stole our hearts as Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the City.

Sarah Jessica Parker stole our hearts as Carrie Bradshaw on Sex and the City. And while the show inspired quite the Manolo Blahnik habit, it's Sarah Jessica Parker's polished and refined off-duty style that continues to inspire us. In today's episode of CelebStyle 101, we're going to show you five easy ways to get a classic SJP ensemble. And the best part? You probably already have a tonne of these styling items in your wardrobe. From pops of pink, to ladylike lengths, to a simple spaghetti-strap dress, channel your inner SJP with these quick tips!