Charlize Theron's style for the fun adult

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By Jenn HarrisLos Angeles Times

hen Charlize Theron's not appearing on awards show red carpets, she has been promoting her new film "Young Adult" alongside co-stars Patrick Wilson and Patton Oswalt. While city-hopping on her media tour, she managed to make her way onto just about everyone's weekly best-dressed list.

Recent laudable looks included a nude and black Antonio Berardi dress with Tom Ford heels that Theron wore to an appearance on "The Late Show With David Letterman" (it made Vogue's weekly 10 best dressed list) and a black and white Gucci dress with plunging neckline worn at the Gotham Independent Film Awards (InStyle best dressed).

Maybe it's her flawless face or her 5-foot-10-inch frame that allows her to add a touch of movie star glamour to everything she wears. Whether the South African native is in a floor-length Oscar gown or a pair of slouchy jeans and a tee, she manages to look elegant.

At a recent appearance for "Young Adult," Theron was photographed in a pair of drop-crotch pleated waist pants, a nude lace blouse and simple cardigan. It was far from red-carpet attire, but still chic as ever. She accessorized with a delicate layered necklace and finished the look with lace-up booties.

Each element of Theron's look can be a closet staple to have on hand for any number of occasions. For a top, the lace tee in Creme El Salvador from AmericanApparel.com will give you a similar style for $38, or for something with a fun collar try the silk blouse from Zara.com for $49.90.

Theron's pants feature a tapered leg, perfect to dress up or down. For a similar mode, get the Staring at Stars pleated waistband pant! from Ur banoutfitters.com for $44.99, and for a standard black cardigan get the Halogen three-quarter-sleeve crew neck cardigan from Nordstrom.com for $46.

Theron's lace-up booties are a playful way to finish her look. Get the GB Giani Bini "Tru-Bliss" open-toe ankle boots from Dillards.com for $79.99 or the Chinese Laundry women's Incognito open-toe boot from Endless.com for $54.97 for a pair of booties with some edge.

Whether you're on a worldwide press tour or out to dinner with the girls, you'll appear effortlessly stylish in these affordable pieces.