Tinseltown starlets offer cocktail party-style inspiration

June 8, 2007Jun 8, 2007, 4:29 PM GMT+1

Some of Hollywood's most stylish young talents were providing great ideas for those looking to invest in this summer's ultimate cocktail-party frock, as they attended an arts benefit in New York this week. Sarah Michelle Gellar, Emmy Rossum and Kate Bosworth had all opted for a knee-length designer dress, covering a whole range of popular summer looks, from strapless to fun frills.

Former Buffy star Sarah, who was accompanied to the party by her husband Freddie Prinze Jr, was pretty as a picture in her purple swing dress by Paris-born designer Max Azria.

Herve Leger, meanwhile, was the chic label of choice for Superman Returns beauty Kate Bosworth, who made a vibrant impression in a hot coral number accessorised with a black clutch and heels. Like her, Poseidon actress Emmy opted for a strapless affair - shimmering in sky blue Dior by John Galliano.

While the dress code for the art party called for hippy chic, Sarah couldn't resist going down a more elegant route with her floaty Max Azria number y

Kate, likewise, was the height of sophistication in a hot coral affair which perfectly accentuated her fair looks
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