10 Trendsetting Ways to Wear a White Dress Like a Celebrity

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Is white the official gown color of the year? From the looks we’ve seen on the red carpet these past few weeks, it sure looks like it.

We’ve only barely scratched the surface of February and already we’ve seen enough white dresses to last us a lifetime.

But it’s time for a round-up. Tell us, who do you think did this color most justice? Who needs to fire her fashion stylist?

1. Rosamund Pike in Valentino

The ‘Gone Girl’ actress earned both approval and disapproval in her bridal-inspired Valentino ensemble.

Rosamund Pike wearing a white Valentino Couture dress, Jimmy Choo sandals, and Fred Leighton jewelryRosamund Pike wearing a white Valentino Couture dress, Jimmy Choo sandals, and Fred Leighton jewelry

“The thing that was usual about this morning is that usually I’m awakened by somebody who wants food,” Rosamund told TheWrap right after getting the nomination for Best Actress for her work in Gone Girl.

“This time it was by somebody delivering amazing news.”

“It was delicious chaos,” she added. “Me and the two boys in the bed talking to people on the phone. I shift from talking about nominations to talking about dinosaurs.”

Rosamund Pike attends the 20th Annual Critics' Choice Movie AwardsRosamund Pike attends the 20th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards at Hollywood Palladium on January 15, 2015, in Los Angeles, California

2. Marion Cotillard in Dior

The 39-year-old actress wore a Dior Couture gown so similar to what Jennifer Lawrence wore a few months back.

Marion Cotillard wearing a Dior Haute Couture dress and Chopard jewelryMarion Cotillard wearing a Dior Haute Couture dress and Chopard jewelry

She was nominated for Best Actress for her work in the movie Two Days, One Night.

Marion Cotillard attends the 20th Annual Critics' Choice Movie AwardsMarion Cotillard attends the 20th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards at Hollywood Palladium on January 15, 2015, in Los Angeles, California

3. Ginnifer Goodwin in Delphine Manivet

Ginnifer Goodwin mostly failed in this rather unflattering Delphine Manivet dress that she wore with a pair of Palter DeLiso pumps.

Ginnifer Goodwin wears a Delphine Manivet dress, Palter DeLiso shoes, a Jil Milan clutch, a Cathy Waterman bracelet, and earrings and rings by Melinda Maria and Melissa Kaye JewelryGinnifer Goodwin wears a Delphine Manivet dress, Palter DeLiso shoes, a Jil Milan clutch, a Cathy Waterman bracelet, and earrings and rings by Melinda Maria and Melissa Kaye Jewelry

She accessorized with a Jill Milan envelope clutch and a Cathy Waterman bracelet.

Ginnifer Goodwin in a white Delphine Manivet dress at the 41st Annual People’s Choice AwardsGinnifer Goodwin in a white Delphine Manivet dress at the 41st Annual People’s Choice Awards at Nokia Theatre LA Live in Los Angeles on January 7, 2015

4. Emily Blunt in David Koma

Emily Blunt hit all the right notes in her David Koma S/S 2015 dress. She completed her look with Stuart Weitzman ‘Nudist’ sandals and Jennifer Fisher jewelry.

Emily Blunt in a crystal-embellished David Koma dress at the gala screening of "Into the Woods"Emily Blunt in a crystal-embellished David Koma dress at the gala screening of “Into the Woods” at the Curzon Mayfair in London on January 7, 2015

5. Laura Carmichael in Vionnet

The ‘Downton Abbey’ star looked a little dowdy in her Vionnet dress with sheer details.

Laura Carmichael wearing a white Vionnet dress, Stuart Weitzman shoes, and a Rauwolf clutchLaura Carmichael wearing a white Vionnet dress, Stuart Weitzman shoes, and a Rauwolf clutch

She and her co-stars from Downton Abbey won the award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series, beating out the casts of Boardwalk Empire, Game of Thrones, Homeland, and House of Cards.

Actress Laura Carmichael with sexy red lips at the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild AwardsActress Laura Carmichael with sexy red lips at the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 25, 2015, in Los Angeles, California

6. Reese Witherspoon in Armani

The red carpet veteran showed off her curves in this one-shoulder gown from Armani.

She was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role category for her work in Wild.

Reese Witherspoon wearing a custom white Giorgio Armani gown with Harry Winston jewelryReese Witherspoon wearing a custom white Giorgio Armani gown with Harry Winston jewelry at the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on January 25, 2015

7. Jessica Chastain in Antonio Berardi

The 37-year-old donned an intricate, Oriental-inspired gown from Antonio Berardi. The gown has the right mixture of conservative and glam but without being too boring.

“Today is Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday so it got me thinking about our need to build the strength of diversity in our industry and to stand together against homophobic, sexiest, misogynistic, anti-Semitic, and racist agendas,” Jessica said on stage while accepting the Critics’ Choice MVP Award.

Jessica Chastain wearing an Antonio Berardi dress, Charlotte Olympia shoes, and Piaget jewelryJessica Chastain wearing an Antonio Berardi dress, Charlotte Olympia shoes, and Piaget jewelry at the 20th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards at the Hollywood Palladium in California on January 15, 2015

“I’m an optimist and I can’t help but feel hopeful about the future of film, especially looking at all these beautiful people in this room. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, ‘Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter’ and I would like to encourage everyone in this room to please speak up.”

8. Paula Patton in Aiisha Ramadan

According to many, this gorgeously-beaded Aiisha Ramadan gown is one of Paula’s best red carpet choices.

Paula Patton wearing a white Aiisha Ramadan dress, Jerome C. Rousseau shoes, and Kimberly McDonald jewelryPaula Patton wearing a white Aiisha Ramadan dress, Jerome C. Rousseau shoes, and Kimberly McDonald jewelry at the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in California on January 26, 2015

9. Kate Hudson in Atelier Versace

Kate Hudson wore a very risky white dress from Atelier Versace with Forevermark jewelryKate Hudson wore a very risky white dress from Atelier Versace with Forevermark jewelry

The ‘Good People’ actress drew attention to her boobs in a very low-cut, very revealing, bejeweled Atelier Versace gown.

Kate Hudson flashes sideboob at the 2015 Weinstein Company and Netflix Golden Globes After PartyKate Hudson flashes sideboob at the 2015 Weinstein Company and Netflix Golden Globes After Party held at Robinsons May Lot in California on January 11, 2015

10. Kris Jenner in Emilio Pucci

The Jenner-Kardashian matriarch made sure she looked classy in this pristine white Emilio Pucci gown that she paired up with a stunning pair of cage heels by Sergio Rossi.

Kris Jenner wore a white Emilio Pucci crystal circle cutout gown at the National Television AwardsKris Jenner wore a white Emilio Pucci crystal circle cutout gown at the National Television Awards held at 02 Arena on January 21, 2015, in London, England

White dresses may look simple and clean but they aren’t as easy to wear, do you ladies agree? So tell us who you think wore this trend with aplomb.

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