Make your LBD party-ready

When it comes to cocktail parties, there's nothing like bringing a great date. The same can be said for your cocktail attire! Whether pairing your LBD with cap-toe pumps or inviting a chic white clutch along, our stylish picks make for a fabulous night out. No date? No problem. These babies are the perfect plus one.

Metallic-tipped pumps

They don't call them cap-toes for nothing, Jessica Biel and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's chic heels literally cap off an LBD in true style.

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Steven by Steve Madden

Leather pumps, $149; shopbop.com

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Sleek belts

What's the quickest way to take a dress from ordinary to extraordinary? A belt! For maximum impact: cinch your waist with a modern metallic design like Leighton Meester and Malin Akerman.

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B-Low the belt

Snake-chain belt, $68; shopbop.com

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Embellished black heels

On the surface black-on-black may seem expected, but special steppers like Jessica Alba and Rachel Weisz's embellished styles are a dynamic evening approach.

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Zara

Leather Pumps, $100; zara.com

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Bright bracelets

Jessica Chastain and Sofia Vergara know that a little color goes a long way—especially when it arrives in the form of sparkly wrist wraps.

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Kate Spade New York

Glass cuff, $178; bloomingdales.com

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Crisp coats

Summer's long gone, but that doesn't mean you need to put your style in hibernation! Salma Hayek-Pinault and Lucy Liu's lightweight toppers add a streamlined layer without detracting from what's underneath.

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