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Winning looks for an inaugural night to remember

A flood of glamorous inaugural balls and partisan celebrations are set to play out in the District over the next couple weeks. Both black-tie events and less-formal bashes offer a chance to exercise your freedom of expression, as our models did throughout the Hamilton restaurant and concert venue, just a confetti’s toss from the White House. Whether you lean blue or red, Alexandria stylist Kathryn Martin advises bold colors. “I love jewel tones, especially deep blues and greens,” she says. And if you really want to stand out, she recommends splurging on jewelry. “It really makes a statement,” she says. That wins our vote. Styling by Cathy Phillips Starnes. — Holley Simmons | Fashion Washington

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Clara wears a Monique Lhuillier gown ($798, Carine's Bridal Atellier), blue quartz necklaces ($135 each, Ruth Barzel), Dolce Vita heels ($99, Sassanova), platinum aquamarine diamond earrings ($13,400, Tiffany & Co.) and Schlumberger engagement ring ($47,800, Tiffany & Co.).

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Clara looks both haute and warm in Sara Campbell's skinny pant ($298, Periwinkle) Stelle McCartney gold top ($965, Neiman Marcus), James Coviello silver and gold dot coat ($475, Propper Topper), Ivanka Trump glitter heels ($155, Bishop Boutique), Suzanna Dai earrings ($175, Sassanova) and red leather Beatrice Bag ($1,800, Sterling and Burke).

Clara looks both haute and warm in Sara Campbell's skinny pant ($298, Periwinkle) Stelle McCartney gold top ($965, Neiman Marcus), James Coviello silver and gold dot coat ($475, Propper Topper), Ivanka Trump glitter heels ($155, Bishop Boutique), Suzanna Dai earrings ($175, Sassanova) and red leather Beatrice Bag ($1,800, Sterling and Burke).

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Clara rocks out in a Milly printed lace skirt ($315, Neiman Marcus), Alice + Olivia jeweled top ($330, Neiman Marcus), Dolce Vita fushia pumps ($99, Sassanova), Alexis Bittar Teatro Moderne bracelet ($495, The Shoe Hive) and Suzanna Dai drop earrings ($175, Sassanova).

Clara rocks out in a Milly printed lace skirt ($315, Neiman Marcus), Alice + Olivia jeweled top ($330, Neiman Marcus), Dolce Vita fushia pumps ($99, Sassanova), Alexis Bittar Teatro Moderne bracelet ($495, The Shoe Hive) and Suzanna Dai drop earrings ($175, Sassanova).

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Clara shines against a D.C.-themed mural in an Alice + Olivia blue sequined top ($396, Neiman Marcus, Mazza Gallery, 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW; 202-966-9700), Carmen Marc Volvo satin skirt ($385, Neiman Marcus) and Alexis Bittar earrings, necklace and cuff ($275, $295 and $225, The Shoe Hive, 127 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria).

Clara shines against a D.C.-themed mural in an Alice + Olivia blue sequined top ($396, Neiman Marcus, Mazza Gallery, 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW; 202-966-9700), Carmen Marc Volvo satin skirt ($385, Neiman Marcus) and Alexis Bittar earrings, necklace and cuff ($275, $295 and $225, The Shoe Hive, 127 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria).

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Kyle is ready for the night in a Hickey Freeman tuxedo, shirt, bow tie and cuff links ($1,495, $295, $95 and $250; Streets of Georgetown). Clara wears a purple Monique Lhuillier dress ($698, Carine's Bridal Atelier), five-row diamond half-circle hinged bangle ($14,500), Victoria line diamond bracelet ($21,500), Victoria alternating diamond bracelet ($35,000), yellow-gold Schlumberger three-leaves earclips ($16,00), eight-point star pendant ($35,000) and tanzanite pear-shaped Soleste ring ($8,500, all Tiffany & Co.).

Kyle is ready for the night in a Hickey Freeman tuxedo, shirt, bow tie and cuff links ($1,495, $295, $95 and $250; Streets of Georgetown). Clara wears a purple Monique Lhuillier dress ($698, Carine's Bridal Atelier), five-row diamond half-circle hinged bangle ($14,500), Victoria line diamond bracelet ($21,500), Victoria alternating diamond bracelet ($35,000), yellow-gold Schlumberger three-leaves earclips ($16,00), eight-point star pendant ($35,000) and tanzanite pear-shaped Soleste ring ($8,500, all Tiffany & Co.).

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Drown sorrows in a Vivienne Westwood dress ($595, Muleh), Something Bleu pumps ($320, Shoe Hive), silver and turquoise necklace ($235, Tabandeh), Iradj Moini amethyst citrine and pearl cluster earrings ($710, Tabandeh) and yellow gold Schlumberger stitches diamond ring ($25,000, Tiffany & Co.).

Drown sorrows in a Vivienne Westwood dress ($595, Muleh), Something Bleu pumps ($320, Shoe Hive), silver and turquoise necklace ($235, Tabandeh), Iradj Moini amethyst citrine and pearl cluster earrings ($710, Tabandeh) and yellow gold Schlumberger stitches diamond ring ($25,000, Tiffany & Co.).

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Clara draws looks in a Tadashi Shoji nude dress with beaded shoulders ($508, Carine's Bridal Atelier), Kate Spade texture pumps ($328, Sassanova), gold crystal fish-scale bracelet with resin overlay ($390, Tabandeh) and a moon stone bauble ring by Samira 13 Fine Jewelry ($3,800, Tabandeh).

Clara draws looks in a Tadashi Shoji nude dress with beaded shoulders ($508, Carine's Bridal Atelier), Kate Spade texture pumps ($328, Sassanova), gold crystal fish-scale bracelet with resin overlay ($390, Tabandeh) and a moon stone bauble ring by Samira 13 Fine Jewelry ($3,800, Tabandeh).

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Clara wears Oscar de la Renta gold lame trousers ($1,190) with a Diane von Furstenburg yellow sequined top ($385, both Neiman Marcus), a gold multichain necklace with colorful Swarovski crystals ($335, Tabandeh), Diana Bouchard green plexiglass and gold earrings ($250, Tabandeh) and 18K yellow gold Elsa Peretti feather green jade cuff ($10,500, Tiffany & Co.).

Clara wears Oscar de la Renta gold lame trousers ($1,190) with a Diane von Furstenburg yellow sequined top ($385, both Neiman Marcus), a gold multichain necklace with colorful Swarovski crystals ($335, Tabandeh), Diana Bouchard green plexiglass and gold earrings ($250, Tabandeh) and 18K yellow gold Elsa Peretti feather green jade cuff ($10,500, Tiffany & Co.).

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