Do you have a party-worthy dress in your closet? This holiday season, you’re sure to be invited to at least one fancy cocktail party, get-together or soiree, so be prepared for any invitation with a great dress. A bit of sparkle and flounce is always appropriate. And sure, you can wear Christmasy red or green, but why not choose an unexpected purple or tangerine? That’s how to be noticed!
— Jane Hudson
Leona Steadman back-button dress in mulberry, $272, Monkees of Greenville
Her... pick: ECU student and Che Bella employee Rachel Kewer models Ark & Co. matte gold sequined mini dress, $86, Che Bella Boutique
Very J red dress with goddess sleeve and beaded waist accent, $67.95, Catalog Connection
Lilly Pulitzer Vicki strapless lace dress in coral, $328, Pink Boutique
Gracia black bandage dress with sequined shoulders, $72.95, Catalog Connection
Tahari ASL one-shoulder cocktail dress in midnight, $189, www.belk.com
Suite 7 purple chiffon empire dress, on sale for $76.50, online only, www.kohls.com
Shoshanna silver elbow sleeve dress, $365, Monkees of Greenville
Lilly Pulitzer Naomi Dress in black, $298, Pink Boutique
ECU student and Che Bella employee Rachel Kewer wears a tangerine and bronze dress, $76, Che Bella Boutique
Esley sleeveless bow blouse, $44.95, and Jack by BB Dakota black skirt, $54.95, Catalog Connection
Accessorize it!
Apt. 9 gold-tone filigree tassel pendant, on sale for $16.80, Kohl's
Lilly Pulitzer Opening Night Clutch in black, $88, Pink Boutique
Black and gold chandelier earrings, $24.95, Catalog Connection
DeuxLux Maldives zip wallet in gunmetal, $98, Monkees of Greenville
Restricted Nectarine bow flats in black, on sale for $54.99, online only, www.kohls.com
Moon and Lola Dubai earrings in black, $64, www.moonandlola.com
Apt. 9 dress heels in black, on sale for $32.97, Kohl's
Sparkly earrings, $27.95, Catalog Connection
Mudd silver tone filigree chandelier earrings, on sale for $10.50, Kohl's
Brighton large Roselie Shine coin purse, $92, Pizzaz
Linked hoops earrings, $19.95, Catalog Connection
Where we shopped
Belk, www.belk.com
Catalog Connection, 210 E. Fifth St., 758-8612
Che Bella Boutique, 518 S.E. Greenville Blvd., 321-8864
Kohl’s, 3501 S.E. Galleria Drive, 321-2262 or www.kohls.com
Monkees of Greenville, 698 E. Arlington Blvd., 758-7463
Moon and Lola, www.moonandlola.com
Pizzaz, 639 Red Banks Road, 321-8182
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