Holiday Party Dresses

By The Smart Stylist on November 3, 2009 8:00 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Holiday soirees are just around the corner. And with thousands of dress styles out there, picking the perfect party dress can be time consuming or even frustrating. I selected a few 'head-turning' and 'entrance worthy' styles for your consideration for your next swanky engagement.

LaROK 'Social In' Sequin Dress $258.00, BCBGMAXAZRIA Sheath Dress $198.00

Combo and Sheath Dresses - a combo dress is basically the illusion of having two garments sewed into one. Opting for this saves you time and money in trying to find a top and bottom that works together. Sheath dresses were trendy this past summer and carried on to fall. They are made to emphasis your body. But you don't have to be a size zero to pull off one. Look for banded sheath dresses, this detail will give some added definition to your waist and adds a finished look.

EXPRESS Wide-Scoop Cap Sleeve Dress $39.50, Cowl Neck Print Dress $79.50

The Little Black Dress - when in doubt, go black. The classic black dress is undeniably the dress for all seasons. Be a little adventurous and daring by wearing black on black prints with feminine silhouettes.

French Connection Knit Dress $198.00, French Connection Princess Dress $178.00

The 'Unexpected' Dress - break away from the pack with two-toned, bright colored dresses. Look for silhouettes that are sexy yet elegant.

INC International Concept Sequin Dress $99.00, Spaghetti Strap Lace Dress $129.00

Sequin and Lace - dazzle with glitzy sequin dresses and ooze with chic appeal with lace. Just keep in mind what I always say, moderation is key when shopping for these dress styles. Don't go over board. You don't want to look like a disco ball or you're wearing a wedding dress.

Moschino Cheap and Chic Sleeveless Dress $895.00, Tibi Tuxedo Dress $345.00

The 'Haute' Dress - edgy, fashion-forward, haute couture dresses will be ever present in every social gatherings this holiday season. If you have the budget, go ahead and splurge!

At the end of the day, what matters most is how a dress makes you feel. And I think it's been proven time and time again you don't have to spend hundreds of dollars to feel fabulous. As you can see with the dresses I found. A $40 dress can easily look like a million dollar ensemble. With you savvy fashion sense and smarts you can be the belle of the ball in every holiday party you attend.