drape red dress Everra Halterneck Maxi Print 100% polyester Cold gentle machine wash Bebe Women's Strapless Lace Drape

Emerald photographs cleaner than red under all lighting conditions (red can wash warm and orange in candlelight or pink in flash), it reads as intentional dressing rather than holiday-themed dressing, and it works on more skin tones than people assume

And the crown looks like real gold, but its lightweight foam and attaches to a plastic headband with elastic loops

Pick a dress in a vivid color like emerald green or fuchsia and accessorize it with delicate jewelry and elegant sandals

If you are looking for a few other Christmas Eve red dress options I have found some just for you

Black boots with a black jacket might contrast too much for most people