cocktail dress garden party Attire Guide: Styling Tips and sash allows you to cinch the waist for a flattering silhouette. HARRIET dress Garden Party Blue

Waist in inches (Measure across belly button) 24

To complete their look, add props like gold or frankincense

As a child, Bob Mackie was enamored of Portuguese-born Brazilian dancer and actress Carmen Miranda

Norma Kamali Grace Gown File this one under holidays best dressed. Norma Kamali is one of my favorite designers, and this gorgeous number is a prime example of why: Its got movie star written all over it, Its also just very different from anything else I found this year, with a unique greenish gold color and a fishtail hem that set it apart from the festive pack

This striking gown commands attention with its bold black and white color blocking and refined silhouette