Sage Ombre Gown

For your most important holiday occasion, Mac Duggal brings a gown of elegance and sophistication. It's cut from sage green chiffon with unlined bouffant sleeves and a surplice bodice with a V-neckline and a raised waist panel. the lavish tiered skirt shows ombre shading to the floor. Sparkle it with a champagne CZ necklace, matching earrings and a CZ pave ring. Gold Sandals and a sleek gold clutch complete the look.

Mac Duggal Sage Ombré Chiffon Gown: $598.00 at saksfifthavenue.com

Givenchy Champagne CZ Drop Earrings & Lariat Necklace Set: $49.99 on sale at macys.com

OMA The Label Yiyi 18K Gold Plated Crystal Pave Ring: $95.20 on sale at macys.com

Schutz Altina Gold Lizard-Embossed Leather Sandals; $118.00 at saksfifthavenue.com

Halston Heritage Gold Leather Clutch: $149.00 at amazon.com

Red Jacquard Gown

Teri Jon by Rickie Freeman brings a glamorous gown that's ideal for the holidays. It's cut from cherry red jacquard woven with plum florals. It has a single shoulder neckline on a fitted bodice with diagonal shirring. The slender skirt has extravagant double vertical flounces faced with plum satin that ripple down either side of a deep slit. Red garnets are wonderfully underpriced - I've got cluster earrings and ring. Splurge on embellished Plum Satin Mules and carry a sliver fold-over clutch.

Teri Jon by Rickie Freeman Jacquard One-Shoulder Gown: $800.00 at saksfifthavenue.com

MayaValentino Red Garnet Cluster Earrings: $69.30 at etsy.com

AnemoneJewelry Pear Red in Silver:Garnet Ring: $71.20 at etsy.com

Les Petits Joueurs Embellished Plum Purple Satin Sandals: $416.00 on sale at lyst.com

Gianni Chiarini Silver Leather Fold-Over Clutch: $244.00 at yoox.com

Navy Glitter Capelet Gown

If you're still adding to your holiday wardrobe, consider this sleek gown from Marchesa Notte. It's cut from navy blue beaded glitter tulle in an elegant strapless, fitted column silhouette with back walking slit and an optional elbow length capelet. It's fully lined and has a constructed bodice. Keep your jewelry simple with a teardrop CZ pendant and drop earrings. Finish off with embellished silver sandals and a pretty silver leather clutch.

Marchesa Notte Navy Glitter Tulle Capelet Gown: $995.00 at district5boutique.com

6.75 ct. Teardrop CZ Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver: $56.25 on sale at ross-simons.com

Swarovski Rhodium Plated Pear-Cut Crystal Hoop Earrings:£65.00 at whamond.com

Rennie Strass Silver Embellished Ruffle Slingback Sandals: $235.00 at neimanmarcus.com

DaraFord Silver leather clutch: $160.61 at etsy.com

Red Buffalo Plaid Maxi-Dress

Ralph Lauren goes a little rustic in a maxi-dress cut from semi-sheer georgette in a red buffalo plaid. It has a single shoulder neckline on a slender bodice with slight diagonal gathers from the shoulder. The extra full A-line skirt flows to the ankle. Wear a bold link gold-tone choker and large split hoop earrings for shine. Add a black faux fur cossack hat and a black velvet shawl. Finish with Black suede lace-up ankle boots and carry a black satin clutch.

Polo Ralph Lauren Red Buffalo-Plaid-Georgette Maxi: $598.00 at ralphlauren.com

Karine Sultan Gold-Tone Bold Link Chain Necklace: $68.00 at nordstrom.com

Large Gold Tone Split Hoop Earrings: $19.00 on sale at nordstrom.com

By Far Claude Lace-Up Black Suede Ankle Boots: $350.00 on sale at mytheresa.com

Elegant Satin Pleated Clutch Black: Handbags: amazon.com

Olive Floral Maxi-Dress

I'm pretty sure you're enjoying the holidays so far. But I'm equally sure that by the end, you'll be a bit worn out and looking forward to a winter get-away. I've got a maxi-dress from Aje you'll want to take with you. It's cut from white cotton printed with tonal olive florals. It has a square neckline and scrunchy straps that tie at the back. The lavishly tiered trapeze silhouette finishes at the floor. Add a red coral necklace, silver hoops and finish with ivory flat sandals and a straw bag.

Aje Oasis Tonal Olive Floral Cotton Maxi Dress: $495.00 at modaoperandi.com

Framarines Chunky Red Bamboo Coral Necklace w. Sterling Silver Pendant & Clasp: $76.25 on sale at etsy.com

aikajewelry contemporary hoop earrings in sterlings silver: $76.33 at etsy.com

Schutz Ivory Lovi Flat Sandals: $108.00 at saksfifthavenue.com

The Sak Natural Crocheted Straw Bag: $79.00 at dillards.com

Abstract Velvet Midi-Dress

This is the kind of dress you wear when you're having someone special over for wine and snacks and maybe a vintage film. It's from Masnada and it's cut from a viscose/silk blend velvet with an abstract print in tonal pinks on a black background. It has loose 3/4 sleeves and a v-neckline over a relaxed silhouette with a high/low hemline. I've got rose gold plated door-knocker earrings and a rose quartz ring for bling. Complete the look with elegant black suede mules and an orange tasseled bag for a touch of clash contrast.

Masnada Abstract Print Velvet High/Low Midi: $386.00 on sale at yoox.com

Kendra Scott Rose Gold Plated Door Knocker Earrings: $65.00 at shop style.com

Monica Vinader Rose Quartz Ring in Rose Gold Vermeil: $112.50 on sale at nordstrom.com

Linea Paolo Black Suede Mule: $119.95 at nordstrom.com

Gianni Chiarini Orange Leather Shoulder Bag: $94.00 on sale at yoox.com

Black & White Bow Print Midi-Dress

Diane Von Furstenberg has long been recognized for her prints. This week she brings a midi-dress cut from lightweight black crepe printed with tiny white bows. The dress has bracelet-length sleeves with puffed shoulders and a square neckline on a slender bodice with smocking at the back to insure a good fit. The skirt has pairs of inverted box pleats at the front & back and a mid-length hem. Wear an elongated link sterling necklace & earrings. Pull on black ankle boots and add contrast with a red cloud pouch.

Diane Von Furstenberg Bow-Print Crepe Midi Dress: $‌370.00 at harveynichols.com

Jenny Bird Rahni Sterling Silver Elongated Chain Necklace: $275.00 at nordstrom.com

Argento Vivo Sterling Silver Oblong Small Hoop Earrings: $48.00 at nordstrom.com

L'Autre Chose Black Leather Knee-Boots: $395.46 on sale at italist.com

Mansur Gavriel Red Leather Mini Cloud Leather Clutch: $365.00 at nordstrom.com

Black Sequined Mini-Dress

Yes, I am presenting New Year's Eve dresses as fast as I can find them. I know you've been procrastinating. Caroline Constas brings this little sparkler. It's a mini-dress that's densely embellished with black sequins. It has a strapless bodice over a gathered skirt with a bubble hem that ends at lower thigh. Bring in more sparkle with a CZ rivière and pave drop earrings. Add textural contrast with black suede classic pumps and complete the look with a black & silver beaded zebra pattern bag.

Caroline Constas Bianca Black Sequined Strapless Mini-Dress: $373.00 50% off at mytheresa.com

Blue Black Cubic Zirconia Marquise CZ Rivière: $119.99 50% off at blingjewelry.com

CZ Pave Dangle Earrings:$39.99 on sale at blingjewelry.com

Giuseppe Zanotti Carolyne Black Suede Classic Pump: $270.00 60% off at outseason.giuseppezanotti.com

Staud Zebra-Stripe Embellished Bag: $250.00 on sale at saksfifthavenue.com

Rouge Lamé Mini-Dress

Haven't bought your New Year's Eve dress yet? Some people might say you're behind the curve, but maybe you're the smart one. Rebecca Vallance's rouge lamé mini-dress is on sale. It's got exaggerated puff sleeves with bows at the shoulders and a square neckline on a sheath silhouette that ends at mid thigh. Add more glitz with teardrop CZ earrings with pink sapphire accents and a rose quartz ring with a rhodolite halo. Finish the look in black suede platform sandals and a drawstring bag.

Rebecca Vallance Pink Lamé minidress: $320.00 on sale at mytheresa.com

Clear Pear & Round Cut 19.62CT CZ With Square Pink Sapphire Earring: $230.00 at 

Rose Quartz & Rhodolite Ring in 18kt Rose Gold Over Sterling: $160.30 60% off at ross-simons.com

Ferragamo Women's Black Savinia Suede Sandal: $330.00 on sale at lyst.com

Laura Di Maggio Black Suede & Satin Finish Leather Drawstring Bag: $108.00 on sale at yoox.com

Buffalo Plaid Sweater

If you're still working from home, you want to be comfortable, but slopping around in beat-out knits may be OK on weekends, but when you do it day after day, it becomes demoralizing. How about a compromise? Wear comfy new sweat pants on the bottom. Adidas by Stella McCartney makes a good pair in black. On the top, wear an interesting sweater like this black & white intarsia buffalo plaid turtleneck from Sportmax, knitted in a cotton/cashmere blend. Add little gold hoops and comfy black slides.

Sportmax Cotton/Cashmere Tartan Intarsia Turtleneck: $215.34 on sale at cettire.com

Adidas by Stella McCartney Organic Cotton-Blend Sweatpants: $145.00 at mytheresa.com

Monica Vinader Sculptured Gold Plated Huggie Hoop Earrings: $101.25 25% off at nordstrom.com

Monica Vinader Gold Plated Sterling Chain Crossover Ring: $112.50 25% off at nordstrom.com

Vince Camuto Black Woven Leather Slides: $52.00 60% off at nordstrom.com

Furla Orange Crossbody Bag: $190.00 on sale at farfetch.com

Gold Crystal Handbag: $25.99 on sale at amazon.com