Go beyond the little black dress. Fancy separates, patterns, and colours other than black are not to be underestimated. They can be more versatile, interesting, insulating, and easier to dress up or down. Wear what makes you feel festive and comfortable. 

Try pant suits, dressy sweaters with trousers, fancy tops and skirts, or elegant jumpsuits. If you don’t like black, try navy, metallics, teal, eggplant, red, cream, burgundy, chocolate, or any other colour that looks dressy for an evening event.

Think texture and shine. Wear simple separates with a fancy jacket. Dress up jeans with an embellished top and shiny shoes. Throw a moto jacket over a ball gown. Wear dressy flats instead of heels. Add denim if you need to relax the glam.