holiday party cocktail dress Short Semi-Formal with Pockets- PromGirl Black / 4 A sparkly Just In: The Hottest Holiday

For events requiring a more reserved aesthetic, sophisticated high neck evening outfits provide a balanced counterpoint to a shorter hemline

If you want to get more creative, choose a lighter blue color or an old-fashioned pattern, like flowers or birds, which a pioneer woman might have worn on a special occasion

Cured meats like salami and pepperoni work great, as do leaner proteins like chunks of grilled chicken

I love the V-neck and cinched elastic waistline

Perfect for dance floors and rooftop soires alike, it's designed to hug your curves in all the right places while giving you that irresistible shimmer

There is a reason black has remained a popular color for the evenings over the century