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dress code
What to Wear to a Work Holiday Party: Dress Code Guide by Venue
What to wear to a work holiday party, from an office celebration to a company gala: the dress code by venue, the best dresses and colors, and what to skip.

winter dresses
Winter Formal Dresses: How to Choose Yours for 2026-2027
How to choose a winter formal dress for the 2026-2027 season: long vs short, velvet vs sequins, winter cocktail dresses, the best winter colors and how to stay warm on the way in.

New Year’s Eve
New Year's Eve Dresses 2026: What to Wear for Every NYE Party
How to choose a New Year's Eve dress for NYE 2026, from black tie galas to casual house parties, with the best sparkly fabrics, colors and styles to shop.

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Festive Attire Dress Code: What to Wear to Holiday Parties in 2026
Got an invitation that says "festive attire"? Here is what the festive attire dress code means, how it differs from cocktail and black tie, and exactly what to wear to holiday parties this season.

burgundy dresses
Burgundy Dresses for Winter Weddings & Holiday Parties: 2026 Style Guide
Burgundy is still the color of the season. Here is how to choose burgundy dresses for winter weddings, holiday parties and black tie events, from velvet midis to sequin minis and floor-length gowns.

fall dresses
Satin, Sequins or Velvet? Choosing the Right Fabric for Fall Formal Dresses
Satin, sequins, or velvet? Explore how each fabric can shape the look of your fall formal dresses and find the right style for your event, venue, and personal taste.

Holiday Dresses
Holiday Dress Codes: What to Wear to Every Party This Season
Office party, family dinner, black tie gala, or New Year's Eve: here is how to decode every holiday dress code this season, with outfit ideas for each invitation.

Holiday Dresses
Winter Dress Styles to Keep You Warm and Chic This Holiday Season
Velvet midis, cozy sweater dresses, layered slips and long-sleeve gowns: our guide to the winter dress styles that keep you warm and chic this holiday season, with layering tips for every event.

Formal Dresses
Affordable vs. Designer Formal Dresses: What You Really Pay For
Cost-effective vs. luxury formal dresses explained: what you pay for in a designer evening gown, how much to spend and how to make an affordable gown look expensive.

Holiday Dresses
Statement Holiday Party Dresses: What to Wear to Every Event
How to choose a statement holiday party dress in velvet, sequins or metallics, and exactly what to wear to the office party, Christmas Eve, a gala, New Year's Eve and a winter wedding.
Sweater Dresses
How to Layer Dresses for Winter and Fall: What to Wear Over a Dress
How to layer dresses for winter and fall, from turtlenecks and tights to blazers, cardigans and coats, plus tips for slip, maxi, short and formal holiday dresses.
