Fashion Police: Celebs visited by ghosts of mistakes past

A reader writes:

Dear Ivana,

Money is tight — can you recommend one dress that will see me through all the holiday parties this season?

— Kid Wanted a Pony

Dear Kid,

The same thing happened to my chum Marmalade van Bunntopfer the year she bought a replica Westminster Abbey dog house for Mr. Forbes, her beloved pug. The astronomical bill sent her hubby to the hospital, where he lowered the fiscal boom. So Marm wore a little black dress to every Christmas party, changing accessories as the weeks progressed. Unfortunately, she got a little desperado at the end and tried to swipe a wreath from a host’s front door.

“It’s a brooch! A brooch!” she screamed as the police carted her away.

But you’ll be fine.
Speaking of ho-ho no-nos, get a load of the outfits caught in this week’s red carpet and runway stakeout.

Let me celebrate this Early Christmas, and I’ll file my report: