Red-Carpet Ready 101: Pro Tips

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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."

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But It's Also About What's Underneath Photo: Stefanie Keenan/WireImage Leave those frilly panties at home, ladies. For important events, you need to take out the big guns when it comes to undergarments. Wear a proper bra and a trusty pair of Spanx. "You don't want panty lines," says Zanna Roberts Rassi, the senior fashion editor at Marie Claire. "The camera flashes pick up everything, and inappropriate underwear can ruin an otherwise gorgeous dress."

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Prepare for Emergencies Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images Bloch's No. 1 piece of advice for real women on the red carpet? Be prepared. "You never know what can happen," he warns. "I would always have mints … drinking champagne or Red Bull and vodkas do bad things to your breath. Also, bring a couple pieces of double-stick tape, a Band-Aid in case your shoe rubs you the wrong way, and a needle with thread that matches your dress." Good advice, seeing that several stars have had wardrobe malfunctions this past year, including Katherine Heigl, whose strap came undone as she was accepting an award at ShoWest.

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But Keep the Purse Small Photo: Michael Loccisano/WireImage Sure, it'd be great to lug along some backup makeup, an extra camera, and a pair of flats for when the night's winding down, but then you'd have a suitcase. "Nothing ruins a great look like a big-ass daytime purse," Bloch says. Understand that you can't be prepared for everything, and take a clutch. Just make sure it doesn't make too big a statement. After all, it's an accessory.

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Don't Overdo the Makeup Photo: Jesse Grant/WireImage You may think that this is the time to go all-out with your makeup. Whatever you do, don't. "This is not the time to try something new, like 12-inch fake eyelashes … A little bit goes a long way" Bloch says, adding that you should pick one thing that's easy to finesse but doesn't require constant upkeep. "Bold red lips are great, but don't do this and a smoky eye. Pick one. You only want to take a lip gloss and maybe some mascara with you, so know your limits." Ying Chu, Marie Claire's beauty director, offers up a great trick for intensifying your eyes for photos without looking overly made up: "Take a black kohl pencil and dot it along your lash line, between your eyelashes, before applying mascara."

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When in Doubt, Add Gloss Photo: Denise Truscello/WireImage To make your daytime makeup look party-ready without the hours-long primping period, simply add gloss, says Chu. "Apply clear balm — Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream is a makeup artist favorite — to your eyelids whether bare or with eyeshadow underneath," she instructs. "Add a sheer illuminator to tops of cheekbones and dab gloss to the center of your lips over your lipstick. This'll freshen up your existing look and add instant glamour."

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Go for Some Killer Heels Photo: Elisabetta Villa/Getty Images "Always wear a heel when venturing to a party," Rassi advises, noting Gwyneth Paltrow's penchant for wearing sky-high seven-inchers. "The higher the better." Platforms are the easiest in this set to walk in, but Bloch says to test them out in advance — "wear them around the house for a couple hours" — to make sure you can stand and walk in them without toppling over. Also, make sure the shoes are padded so they are a bit more comfortable. "If they really hurt, drop an Advil," Rassi says. "How do you think we get through Fashion Week?!"

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If You Can't, Opt for a Wedge Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images If you know you won't make it two steps without a rolled ankle in stilettos, Bloch says that wedges are a good compromise. "They are obviously more comfortable, or you can go with a thicker heel," he says. In rare cases, flats work. "A flat works really well with a ball gown or a full skirt, but it doesn't look chic with a fitted dress or, say, a mermaid silhouette." And make it a jeweled sandal, not just a flip flop. (And sorry, Kristen Stewart, but Bloch says to always leave the sneakers at home.)

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Whatever You Do, Moisturize Photo: Jim Spellman/WireImage "If you're going with bare legs or arms, don't forget to moisturize!" Chu says. "Better yet, mix a bit of loose shimmer powder or even a little foundation to your body cream before applying." And, Bloch says, encourage your date to wait to shave his five-o'clock shadow until just before you leave so his skin looks hydrated.

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Tame those Flyaways Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images If you plan on wearing your hair in a smooth updo or ponytail, like Blake Lively so often does, "toss a clear brow gel in your evening clutch," Chu advises. Her favorite go-to product? The new Flyaway Tamer from John Frieda. "Brush the wand over flyaways around your hairline and part whenever you're checking your lipstick," she says. "No Photoshop needed later!"