Holiday 2011 is classic yet creative! Tis’ the season for holiday dresses and I have your guide to beautiful soirée attire. Metallics, red, greens and white are great alternatives to black. Spice things up and wear color this season. Remember appropriateness when choosing the length of your hemline; opt for longer lengths this season that speak ‘classic’. Happy Holidays!

 

1. This “Emily and Fin” kettle corn sunset red dress is noticeable in color, yet properly elegant in design at only $109.99. A Hollywood glamour “mad men” silhouette looks great on all body types. My new favorite website www.modcloth.com is the go-to online shopper’s paradise! Free shipping for orders over $75, everything here is gently priced!

 

2. Time period dressing is fun; you can sass this cute 20’s flapper dress up with eggplant stockings and a sequin capelet. Remember that mixing gold and silver is daring! Think outside of the box with this spangled modern shift by Carnation Lily Lily Rose’s silky deco dress at Anthropologie, $258 in ivory.

 

 

For the fun of it! Pair that deco dress with a fun gold ‘starshine’ bolero jacket for $138 by Line and Dot, found at Anthropologie

 

 

 

3. From one of my favorite designers Catherine Malandrino! Remember that maxi length gowns and long dresses that can be bumped down with more casual accessories or taken up a notch with precious jewelry like this dress found on Net-A-Porter at $445. This neckline is conducive to showing off you décolleté or showing off a fab necklace! Click here for details.

 

4. I love the color teal for the holidays! Beautifully draped, this Cynthia Steffe silk amore dress is found for only $237 at Blue Fly special pricing. This dress could take you everywhere!

 

 

 

 

 

5. Modern shape is found in this red Jay Godfrey ‘Paradis’ silk jersey, one shoulder dress at Intermix Online for $345. This elegant yet slinky dress is dramatic and this color red looks great on everyone! Perfect for a fun holiday cocktail party!

 

6. Last but not least, this fun Studio 54 halter dress by Tibi in gold metallic. This luxe jersey is forgiving and the halter neckline makes your shoulders look great! No accessories needed! Just a fabulous colored clutch to complete your look! $375