The year is steadily coming to a close, and it's time to look back on some of the sartorial moments that had us completely transfixed. There was no shortage of minidress moments in 2012, with in-shape style setters like Gwyneth Paltrow, Miranda Kerr, Miley Cyrus, and more showing off their enviable figures in high-cut hemlines. We're highlighting all the toned thighs and gorgeous gams we saw this year with a roundup of the 70 best minidress moments from the red carpet and beyond. Click through to see them all now!
Summer Trend Alert: Long-Sleeve Minis
When it comes to showing skin, balance is key — bare legs look best when paired with covered arms and shoulders, and if you're in the mood to show off some cleavage, a v-neck tank with wide-leg trousers is a smart bet. No piece shows more sophisticated restraint than the long-sleeve minidress, from the runway — check Balmain or Dolce and Gabbana — or the red carpet, where celebs like Beyoncé, Ana Beatriz Barros, and Brooklyn Decker let their legs do the talking in these statement making dresses. We've rounded up 15 of our top picks for the sexiest long-sleeve minis — so click through, shop, and get ready to strut your stuff.
Battle of the Minidress and Bootie Outfit: Rhoda vs. Sevigny
Mixing a feminine little dress with booties is one of our favorite Spring looks, and last night Hilary Rhoda and Chloe Sevigny wore the look with ease. Hilary paired a printed chiffon dress with suede booties and shoulder bag at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of Last Night, while Chloe paired a white-lace minidress with black booties, her Chanel purse, and a denim jacket for the Chanel Tribeca Film Festival Artists dinner. Both girls looked great — but if you were going to a Tribeca Film Festival event, which look would you choose?

Celeb Style Tips: How Amanda Seyfried Shows Off Her Gams and Still Looks Elegant
We can't stop staring at Amanda Seyfried's legs. They look incredibly long, helped in part by the minidresses and towering heels she chooses for red carpet events. So how does the 5'3" actress pull off such a look? Not only do we break it down, but we picked similar styles so you can get Amanda's leggy look right now.

It's really short, but she goes for a solid color — no crazy prints and a clean, modern silhouette. The result is a sophisticated minidress lends chicness without being too risqué.
The rule seems to be the higher the better. Amanda is petite, so the tall platform heels give her much needed inches and make her legs look longer. She choose solid color shoes in black or nude.
Amanda has mastered making a big statement with just one bold piece, usually a necklace. A colorful necklace is young and playful, and the colors pop against her solid dresses.
Found! Jaime and Nicky's $99 Sequin Cheetah Dress
To celebrate the launch of UK Style — a collaboration between French Connection and Sears — celebs and models, including Agyness Deyn, attended a party in at the Lexington Social House in Hollywood. Our favorite moment occurred when Jaime King and Nicky Hilton showed up in the same sequin cheetah-print dress from the collection. It just so happens we drooled over this dress when we wrote about the best Spring collaborations. If you would like to get in on the sequin leopard fun, this dress is $99 and shoppable right this moment at Sears.

Link Time!!!
- Golden Globe nods are in! Which style star are you most excited to see? — People
- Look of the day: Reese Witherspoon — InStyle
- Lauren Lauren: Lauren Bush is engaged to Ralph Lauren's son David — Vogue UK
- J.Crew welcomes new partner Lulu Frost — Stylelist
- Fake out: six fresh faux-fur pieces — Fashionologie
- Christina Ricci in Zac Posen at the 2010 New York Stage and Film Winter Gala — Red Carpet Fashion Awards
- Status update: Twitter-inspired necklaces from Survival of the Hippest — Nylon Blog
- New Pre-Fall collections: Thakoon and Thakoon Addition — The Cut
- Would you wear a long-sleeved minidress? — College Fashion
- Natalie Portman through the years — Vogue Daily
- All I want for Christmas is Hermes — Bag Snob

- Golden Globe nods are in! Which style star are you most excited to see? — People
- Look of the day: Reese Witherspoon — InStyle
- Lauren Lauren: Lauren Bush is engaged to Ralph Lauren's son David — Vogue UK
- J.Crew welcomes new partner Lulu Frost — Stylelist
- Fake out: six fresh faux-fur pieces — Fashionologie
- Christina Ricci in Zac Posen at the 2010 New York Stage and Film Winter Gala — Red Carpet Fashion Awards
- Status update: Twitter-inspired necklaces from Survival of the Hippest — Nylon Blog
- New Pre-Fall collections: Thakoon and Thakoon Addition — The Cut
- Would you wear a long-sleeved minidress? — College Fashion
- Natalie Portman through the years — Vogue Daily
- All I want for Christmas is Hermes — Bag Snob

Online Sale Alert! Valentine's Day Goodies at Asos
Confession: I've recently become addicted to Asos.com. It stocks a range of on-trend pieces — I recently scored this dress — at affordable prices. Even more exciting is its special clearance section, boasting fresh deals on the latest with items marked up to 80 percent off. This Bright Printed Minidress ($38, originally $55) would make for a fun Valentine's Day outfit.
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Festive Party Dresses, Part V: Minidresses
The holidays are fast approaching, which means it's time to start hunting for a cute party dress to get you through those holiday cocktail gatherings. So this week, I'm looking at the hottest party-dress trends, so that you can find the frock that's perfect for you. For my final installment today, I've saved the most fun for last: minidresses. Obviously, this isn't something you want to wear to the office shindig, but it's a daring and undoubtedly festive option for the right occasion. (To read yesterday's installment on empire-waist dresses, click here.) Here are some of my favorite finds at designer and non-designer prices.
Jenni Kayne Sequined Apron Top/Dress, $965, available here.

Development Sleeveless Empire Waist Dress, $288, available here.

Karen Zambos Vintage Couture V Neck Mini Dress, on sale for $207.90, available here.

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