The Look: Holiday Party Dress

Six party dresses in sequins, lace, mesh and red ruched fabric, each labeled with a designer name and price.

Need a great holiday dress or three? Try out our suggestions from Nov/Dec’s The Look.

With the end of the year nearing, your calendar will likely start filling up with holiday parties all the way through New Years. With so many joyous occasions, it’s well worth investing in a dress to get you through them all and looking like a million bucks doing it. See what dresses will make everyone hope to catch you under the mistletoe.

  – Poly USA by Neblon, $135.00, Proms Pageants and Pretty Things (540) 366-8360 (slim, black band dress)

– Scala  – $198.00, Proms Pageants and Pretty Things (540) 366-8360  (strapless black dress)

– Nicole Miller – Mini Mac $85.00, Newfangled Bride (540) 389-1010 (red dress)

– Dylan & Rose – $60.00 Newfangled Bride (540) 389-1010 (Cream lace dress)

– Jovani – $325.00 Newfangled Bride (540) 389-1010 (gold dress)

Note: The story below appears in our Nov./Dec. 2014 issue. For the full story download our FREE iOS app or view our digital edition for FREE today!

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