Elle Fanning Finds a Lovely Alternative to Holiday Party Sequins

It’s the most wonderful time of year— holiday party season —and that means sequins, sequins, sequins, right? Not necessarily. Here to offer an alternative to the omnipresent embellishment is Elle Fanning: When the actress stepped out last night to attend the L’Oréal Women of Worth awards in New York, she wore a lacy little Miu Miu frock that felt just as festive—and much more elegant.

The demure tea-length hem balanced out the barely-there spaghetti straps, and the dress’s slight transparency gave it a weightless feel. Matte satin pumps with a sculptural stiletto punctuated the look, while a coordinating velvet clutch added texture. To be fair, there was some sparkle in the mix, except instead of the usual glitter, the neckline of her dress came stitched with delicate 3-D floral finishings and a light dusting of pearls. The fanciful details matched her party earrings, which was all she needed to shine.