Orange Dresses

Although the little black dress is a seasonless closet staple, Rihanna, Amanda Seyfried, and Jennifer Lawrence have all opted for a little orange one instead. And let's just say, the bold color swap has us second-guessing our own current go-to dress choices. Rihanna skipped the Valentine's Day pink palette for an orange wrap dress in LA, while Amanda styled a silk Roland Mouret confection with ankle-strap Jimmy Choo pumps, and Jennifer went sexy-sweet in a Stella McCartney cutout dress in London. Not only does this high-octane hue complement most skin tones, but with a few easy styling tips, the LOD can be the star of your wardrobe year-round. Take a cue from these trendsetters, then shop our editors' picks to beat the Winter blues.

• The Trendsetter: Rihanna's gold ankle-strap sandals lent a minimalist touch to her orange wrap dress. To inject a similarly cool — but never overdone — tilt to your LOD, add a leather jacket, caged sandals, and a statement necklace into the mix.
• The Sophisticate: From the cowl-neck collar to the ladylike hemline, Amanda's Roland Mouret dress evoked a seriously chic vibe. Follow her lead and work your orange dress with ankle-strap sandals, a black belt, and dainty jewels, and then top it off with a plush fur coat to further the sophisticated glamour.
• The Siren: Jennifer's bright orange Stella McCartney dress featured the perfect amount of sex appeal. Mimic her party style with a cutout LOD, metallic pumps, and an effortless updo.

While exiting the Music Box Theatre in NYC after finishing up one of her final performances in Dead Accounts last night, Katie Holmes colorblocked two fabulous colors: orange and navy. First she wore a punchy orange dress, then topped it with this navy Balenciaga coat ($2,125), which she's been sporting frequently lately. On bottom the actress kept cozy in a pair of black opaque tights and coordinated her piped Gio Dev pumps with her ensemble. Re-create Katie's latest outfit by matching a bold orange dress with a navy coat, then get these almost-identical Stuart Weitzman pumps ($298, originally $425) to really nail her look.

Victoria Beckham made sure to stand out at Fashion's Night Out in NYC. On her way out of Bergdorf Goodman, the designer showed off one of her sophisticated creations, a bold orange sheath dress with Proenza Schouler cap-toe pumps ($595). With this look, Victoria proves that knee-length dresses need not be boring; on the contrary, they can turn heads everywhere from the office to a party. Shop our favorite orange sheath dresses below to get Victoria's latest look, then add her exact Proenza Schouler pumps to the mix for maximum impact. You can also shop a variety of other cap-toe pumps on ShopStyle to add further flair to your bold look.

Jaime King was among the stars that attended Clos du Bois's nighttime affair at Chateau Marmont last night and for the special occasion, the actress wore a beautiful orange draped Jason Wu dress with this Jason Wu box clutch ($1,750). While her top half was super delicate, her black strappy Jason Wu sandals with studs along the platform lent major edge to her ensemble. Orange dresses are all the rage right now so Jaime was right on trend. Re-create Jaime's look for your next dressed-up affair by pairing this L'Agence coral draped dress ($207, originally $295) with killer black sandals and a chic box clutch.

If you haven't dabbled with the color orange, get on it, as Summer is the ideal time to work the beautifully bold shade. Here are two examples — Reese Witherspoon in a short orange v-neck Vanessa Bruno dress and Malin Akerman in a hot coral cutout Cushnie et Ochs maxi with two-tone Tibi sandals— of how to wear the hue for day and night. For day, look to Reese by matching up an orange minidress with gold accessories — like her Irene Neuwirth gold chain necklace — Jimmy Choo round sunglasses, and her exact tan Fendi satchel ($2,260). For night, draw inspiration from Malin by sporting an equally sexy orange gown with a matching clutch and minimalistic ankle-strap sandals. To get in on Reese and Malin's looks, shop similar pieces in the widgets below.

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This Summer, celebrities like Ashley Greene, Eva Longoria, and Leslie Mann are all embracing a fresh new color combo: orange and nude. In particular, orange dresses in all shades with various styles of nude heels. Ashley's orange lace Yigal Azrouel dress lent major pizazz to her nude suede Barbara Bui pumps, Eva's Brian Atwood patent ankle-strap pumps got a jolt of bold via her orange Victoria Beckham sheath dress, while Leslie's orange Monique Lhuillier knee-length dress got sweet with her nude Givenchy pointy pumps. For your next formal event, or even in your everyday wear, consider this fabulous color match by shopping our handpicked orange dresses and nude heels below.

Kristen Bell was all smiles, posing with stylist Nicole Chavez, in a silk sherbert 3.1 Phillip Lim frock ($525), which she paired up with unexpected baby blue pumps at a boutique event in LA. The actress's tousled locks, dewy makeup, and minimal accessories complemented her flowing dress perfectly. Re-create Kristen's fresh feminine look by fusing her exact frock with these light blue Prada pumps ($620) for date night or glam it up with these snakeskin Elie Tahari sandals ($448) for a Summer wedding.