Getting the new year off to a good start means updating your evening wear with playful, texturized pieces. And who better to turn to for inspiration than the stars of your favorite television dramas?

Channel Violet’s winning look from the “Nightingale” episode of Melrose Place with this Hyacinth Ruffle Dress by Jay Godfrey. The scoop neck and super thin straps serve as the perfect avenue to show off a glowing complexion, a stellar pendant necklace and dazzling duster earrings. Go from the fanciest of wine bars to a fairytale wedding ballroom in this tiered, high class piece.

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In last week’s ”Cahuenga” episode of Melrose Place, Amanda put on the pressure for Ella to deliver at the Anton V launch party. How did this posh publicist keep her cool in the presence of a woman who just fired half of WPK’s staff? With this Proenza Schouler Leather Bustier Dress.

Beautiful and tough, this black leather and peppermint green silhouette conveys that its savvy wearer can get the job done. We especially love the daring exposed zipper detail down the front and the patch pockets at either side. Paired with towering high patent leather platform heels, we can see the owner of this hot find not just getting applauded for their efforts but promoted to the next level.

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Uh oh. Lauren gets busted by Ella in tonight’s “Gower” episode of Melrose Place for her unethical fundraising activities. Will Ella use her findings as blackmail against Lauren to persuade her to change the ER admissions documents for one of her biggest clients?

And speaking of persuasion, can we talk about the Alexander Wang Fitted Corset Dress that Lauren will be wearing in this scene? It’s clear that Lauren has been using some of her sexcapade earnings to update her wardrobe quite handsomely. In a retro-chic structured corset dress like this one, we find it hard to believe that Lauren would ever not get her way. 

Find confidence in the rich details of this piece, like the strapless cut and netted overlay, and use them to take charge of whatever debacle you find yourself in.  

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Ella Simms practically spent last night’s entire “Grand” episode of Melrose Place in this Yellow Versace Short Dress. But can you blame her?

Made from wool and silk, this designer silhouette exudes sexy without serving up the skin. It’s the perfect fall and winter dress for the savvy business woman out to get her way… or at least play the game in style. Right Ella?

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Photo courtesy of The CW.