Tuxedo Dress Trend: Celebrity Style Inspiration to Elevate Your Wardrobe Game

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We don’t know if you have noticed, but more and more celebrities are embracing the tuxedo dress trend.

This dress has been around for some time and constantly appears on the red carpet. But with all the “it” girls wearing it, we reckon it will become street mainstream pretty soon.

It’s time to take the plunge. Try the tuxedo dress trend and style it the same way these celebrities did:

1. Alexa Chung in Double-Breasted Blazer Dress

The MTV presenter looked modern and chic in this Balmain x H&M dress she teamed up with a pair of Gianvitto Rossi “Femi” lace-up suede pumps.

Combining two trends – the tuxedo dress and the lace-up pumps – creates a cohesive look.

Alexa Chung flaunted her slim and toned legs in a double-breasted blazer dress at the Balmain x H&M collection launchAlexa Chung flaunted her slim and toned legs in a double-breasted blazer dress at the Balmain x H&M collection launch in New York on October 20, 2015 (Credit: WENN)

2. Hilary Swank in Velvet Mini Dress

The 41-year-old didn’t look her age in this Balmain stretch cotton and velvet mini dress she teamed up with a pair of cap-toe cross-strapped pumps. This proves that nude tones can work with black.

Hilary Swank in a Balmain tuxedo dress, accessorized with a Jimmy Choo 'Box' clutch and Christian Louboutin 'Pumpstagram' pumps at the ‘You’re Not You’ Stage GreetingHilary Swank in a Balmain tuxedo dress, accessorized with a Jimmy Choo ‘Box’ clutch and Christian Louboutin ‘Pumpstagram’ pumps at the ‘You’re Not You’ Stage Greeting at the 28th Tokyo International Film Festival in Tokyo on October 23, 2015 (Credit: WENN)

3. Kerry Washington in White Tuxedo Dress

The Scandal actress showed off her lacy bra in this Adam Lippes Pre-Fall 2015 tuxedo dress. Go for this look if you’re not afraid to show some skin. Otherwise, wear a camisole dress underneath.

Kerry Washington provided an upscale interpretation of tuxedo dressing at the Saturday Night Live (SNL) 40th Anniversary SpecialKerry Washington provided an upscale interpretation of tuxedo dressing at the Saturday Night Live (SNL) 40th Anniversary Special at Rockefeller Plaza in New York on February 15, 2015 (Credit: WENN)

4. Cheryl Fernandez-Versini in White Blazer Dress

The singer and X Factor judge also wore the same Adam Lippes tuxedo dress. But rather than a pair of pumps, she opted for a pair of bright red sandals. A pop of color doesn’t hurt. We also like her sleek chignon and minimal accessories.

Cheryl Fernandez-Versini in a white double-breasted dress with oversized black buttons and a plunging necklineCheryl Fernandez-Versini in a white double-breasted dress with oversized black buttons and a plunging neckline at The X Factor TV Show Auditions in London on July 20, 2015 (Credit: WENN)

5. Shay Mitchell in Scarf-Print Mini Dress

The Pretty Little Liars actress flaunted serious cleavage and legs in this Versus Versace Spring 2015 dress.

The dress was cinched at the waist by a thick belt. She capped off the contemporary look with a pair of Giuseppe Zanotti triple strap “Corine” sandals in silver and a Graziela Gems wave ear cuff in white.

Shay Mitchell flaunts her legs in a Versus Versace scarf-print mini dressShay Mitchell flaunts her legs in a Versus Versace scarf-print mini dress at the Teen Choice Awards 2015 in Los Angeles on August 16, 2015 (Credit: WENN)

6. Sophia Bush in Black Tuxedo Dress

The One Tree Hill alumnus rocked the Smythe “Less Than Zero” tuxedo dress with black pumps.

She added statement accessories to lend more interest to the all-black look and opted for a side-swept hairdo to cap off her elegant look.

Sophia Bush in a Smythe dress with black pumps and an emerald Edie Parker clutchSophia Bush in a Smythe dress with black pumps and an emerald Edie Parker clutch at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s Grants Banquet in California on August 13, 2015 (Credit: WENN)

7. Natalie Portman in Wool Coat Dress

The 34-year-old was the epitome of elegance in this Dior wool coat dress. It’s a different tuxedo dress because it has a shape and a more modest length.

We would have preferred a pair of pumps, but those slingbacks still worked nicely.

Natalie Portman in a sophisticated black Dior wool coat dress featuring button details and flap pocketsNatalie Portman in a sophisticated black Dior wool coat dress featuring button details and flap pockets at the 65th Berlin International Film Festival – ‘Knight of Cups’ Photocall and Press Conference in Germany on February 8, 2015 (Credit: WENN)

8. Cara Delevingne in Tuxedo Jacket Dress

The Paper Towns actress showed off her famous model legs in this Emilio Pucci Fall 2015 velvet tuxedo dress.

The contrast offered by her maroon Burberry Prorsum velvet bow sandals and black Mulberry “Cara Delevingne” quilted nappa bag created an interesting juxtaposition of colors.

Cara Delevingne in a double-breasted Emilio Pucci Fall 2014 blue velvet tuxedo jacket dressCara Delevingne attended the Vogue and J Crew Dinner hosted at Winfield House in London on September 16, 2014, in a double-breasted Emilio Pucci Fall 2014 blue velvet tuxedo jacket dress (Credit: WENN)

This is the best time to try the tuxedo dress trend. Emulate these celebrities and get your hands on these perfectly-tailored dresses at Farfetch or Shopbop:

The Kooples Loose Satin Tuxedo Dress1. The Kooples Loose Satin Tuxedo Dress, $345.00

The Kooples Coat Shaped Dress2. The Kooples Coat Shaped Dress, $276.50

Temperley London Isaac Pinpoint Coat Dress3. Temperley London Isaac Pinpoint Coat Dress, $1,325.00

Rachel Zoe Tuxedo Dress4. Rachel Zoe Tuxedo Dress, $425.00

DKNY Long Sleeve Tuxedo Dress5. DKNY Long Sleeve Tuxedo Dress, $451.00

Maison Margiela Pinstriped Tuxedo Dress6. Maison Margiela Pinstriped Tuxedo Dress, $935.58