black off the shoulder formal dress Dress: 27733. Long, Shoulder, Fit N Flare | Alyce Paris Timeless and stunning Zapaka Women Black Velvet Long

Even the most unartistic will love this, especially when you think about stuffing them with baked goods, hot chocolate pouches or a mini bottle of brandy and apple cider

Can be made up to a day ahead of using

Give me all the sequins, sparkles, and faux fur to ring in the new year

Sophie Rhys-Jones Former PR consultant Sophie Wessex wed Prince Edward in a simple v-neck gown that nevertheless had 325,000 pearls and crystals (I say simple because it was a much different style than Diana's a decade earlier)

Bringing It All Together Now, all thats left to do is toss everything togethersimple

Satin Slip Skirt Outfit A satin slip skirt is another classy choice for Christmas dinner outfits