Holiday Party Dresses in Westchester: Sparkle, Sequins and Cocktail Style

Between office celebrations, family dinners and friends' get-togethers, the holiday calendar fills up fast. If you are searching for holiday party dresses in Westchester, the good news is that this is the season when sparkle is not just allowed, it is expected. The trick is choosing a dress that feels festive and still like you. Here is how our stylists help shoppers in Tarrytown, Rockland and the Hudson Valley find the right cocktail look.

Start With the Dress Code

Before you fall in love with a style, think about where you are going. A company party at a restaurant calls for something different than a formal charity dinner. As a general guide, a cocktail dress works for most dinner parties and open houses, while a floor-length gown is the better choice for black-tie invitations. If you are not sure, ask the host. It is always easier to plan around a clear answer.

Sequins and Shine: The Classic Holiday Choice

Sequins catch the light of candles and string lights in a way few fabrics can. Our Stunning Sequin Cocktail Party Dress is a fitted style with a cowl neckline that is designed to contour your shape, and it has been offered in colors including platinum, emerald, purple, rose gold and black.

When a dress has this much shimmer, let it lead. Choose understated shoes, small earrings and a simple clutch, and you will look polished rather than busy.

Beading for a Dressier Party

If your event leans more elegant than playful, beadwork is a refined way to add shine. Terani Couture 252M5324 features intricate beading and has been offered in two-tone colorways such as taupe and champagne, blush and silver, and wine and mauve. Those softer metallic blends flatter many skin tones and pair well with gold or silver jewelry.

Short Styles With Personality

Not every holiday dress has to be formal. Short and cocktail-length styles are easy to dance in and easy to wear again at New Year's gatherings and winter events. Jessica Angel is a designer our customers return to for fun, flattering silhouettes in a wide range of colors and sizes. Take a look at Jessica Angel 905, a cocktail dress, and Jessica Angel JA940, a short dress offered in a broad size range.

Choosing Color for the Season

Jewel tones

Emerald, deep wine and sapphire feel rich in winter light and look wonderful in photos. They also hide the little mishaps of a busy party better than pale shades.

Metallics

Rose gold, champagne and platinum say celebration without needing much else. They are also easy to pair with jewelry you already own.

Classic black

A black cocktail dress never goes out of style. Dress it up with sparkle at the ears or wrists and it can take you from a holiday open house to a New Year's dinner.

A Few Practical Tips

Sit down in the dress before you decide. You will be standing, dancing and eating, so make sure you are comfortable in every position. Check the neckline and straps by lifting your arms. If a style needs hemming or a quick adjustment, ask your stylist what is possible with your event date in mind. Bring the shoes you plan to wear, and think about layers too, since a wrap or coat will be part of your look when you arrive.

Many styles in our boutique are one of a kind or available in limited sizes and colors, so we encourage you to call before you visit to confirm that a particular dress is available.

Browse and Book

You can browse our full cocktail dresses collection online, or look through our evening gowns if your event is more formal. For more guidance on what to wear and when, read our post on appropriate occasions for your cocktail wardrobe.

Ready to try a few on? Visit Nora's Bridal Boutique NY at 605 Old White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591, call us at 914-427-2280, or visit norasbridalboutiqueny.com to book your appointment. Our stylists would love to help you find the dress that makes your holiday season sparkle.