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Friendsgiving Outfit Ideas: Cozy but Put Together

What to wear to Friendsgiving: easy tunic and denim shirt dresses for a casual potluck or backyard, a sweater mini for dinner out, plus ankle boots, warm tights and a cardigan.

Updated Oct 10, 2026 · By Jenisha Jonchhe

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Galentine's Day Outfit Ideas for a Night With Friends

Galentine's Day is Saturday, February 13, in 2027. Six outfit ideas for a night out, a party at a friend's place or a long brunch, plus the tights, flats and earrings to match.

Updated Oct 10, 2026 · By Jenisha Jonchhe

A smiling woman in a Santa hat and a red strapless dress lifts the hat's pompom against a deep pink backdrop.
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Holiday Party Dresses by Dress Code

Holiday party dresses sorted by how dressy the party is: velvet for a casual party, sequins and satin for a cocktail party, a red Christmas party dress, a floor-length gown, and the tights, heels and bag to match.

Updated Oct 10, 2026 · By Jenisha Jonchhe

A woman in a long-sleeved silver sequined dress and a jeweled headband leans against a bar counter in a dim lounge lined with bottles.
Style Guide

New Year's Eve Outfits for Every Kind of Plan

New Year's Eve outfit ideas for a ticketed party, a dinner out, a formal event or a cold night out: sequins, metallics, velvet and a shiny slip dress, plus the tights, heels and faux fur that finish them.

Updated Oct 10, 2026 · By Jenisha Jonchhe

A smiling plus-size woman with curly hair and glasses, in a burgundy three-quarter-sleeve dress and a pendant necklace, stands with her hands on her hips in a bright office.
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Plus Size Winter Outfits Built Around Dresses

Dress-based winter outfits in plus sizes: two long-sleeve dresses, fleece-lined tights up to 6X, boots with a roomy shaft and two winter coats, each with its listed size range.

Updated Oct 14, 2026 · By Jenisha Jonchhe

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Rehearsal Dinner Dresses for the Bride and Guests

Rehearsal dinner dresses for the bride, often in white, and for guests, in any color but white: a pleated midi, a corset mini and a satin slip for the bride, a one-shoulder dress and a lace jumpsuit for guests, plus heels and a clutch.

Updated Oct 14, 2026 · By Jenisha Jonchhe

Seen from the waist down, a woman in a pleated burgundy velvet dress and black heeled ankle boots strides across a sunny street.
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What Color Shoes to Wear With a Burgundy Dress

Gold, champagne and nude shoes are the easiest match for a burgundy dress, and black suits evening and winter. Choose metallics for a party and ankle boots for a casual knit.

Updated Oct 10, 2026 · By Jenisha Jonchhe

A smiling woman with long brown hair in a grey ribbed turtleneck sweater dress sits on a boulder beside a stream.
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Sweater Dress Outfits: 10 Ways to Style One

How to style a sweater dress ten ways, from knee-high boots and a long coat to a belt, colored tights or sneakers, plus which shoes suit each length.

Updated Oct 10, 2026 · By Jenisha Jonchhe

A woman wears a long grey knit cardigan over a printed grey dress on a roadside, with dry grass and hills behind her.
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How to Wear a Sweater Over a Dress

Wear a sweater over a dress by showing where your waist is: choose a cropped sweater or cardigan, or tuck, knot or belt a longer one, and keep the knit fine over a thin dress.

Updated Oct 10, 2026 · By Jenisha Jonchhe

A smiling woman in a beret and a rust-colored embroidered long-sleeved midi dress walks down an autumn country road carrying baguettes in a paper bag.
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Thanksgiving Outfits for Women: Dresses and More

What to wear for Thanksgiving 2026: knit, ribbed and wrap dresses for a casual or an elegant table, plus the tights, boots and cardigan that keep the outfit warm.

Updated Oct 10, 2026 · By Jenisha Jonchhe

Seen from above, a couple holds hands across a wooden table set with candles, glasses of red wine, chocolate cupcakes and pink roses.
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Valentine's Day Outfits for Dinner, Drinks or Home

Valentine's Day 2027 falls on a Sunday, so the date may be Saturday night, Sunday brunch or Sunday dinner. Here is what to wear for each plan, including a night at home.

Updated Oct 14, 2026 · By Jenisha Jonchhe

A woman in a full red sparkling ball gown, seen from behind, stands at a stone balustrade in an ornate gilded hall lit by candelabras.
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What to Wear to a Gala: Dress Code Guide

What to wear to a gala, from white tie to cocktail: floor-length gowns, a convertible maxi and a formal jumpsuit, plus an evening wrap, heels, a clutch and earrings, sorted by what the invitation says.

Updated Oct 10, 2026 · By Jenisha Jonchhe

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Occasion Dresses

For finding a dress by what's on your calendar: a wedding, a work event, a black-tie invitation.

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Dress Codes

For working out what a dress code asks you to wear, from casual to black tie.