Shoshanna's Guide to Holiday Dressing

• Shoshanna's Guide to Holiday Dressing

  Party Girl
  
  If anyone knows party attire it's New York-based designer Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss, whose line of flattering dresses really know how to make an entrance. She shared her tips with StyleListfor finding the most festive frocks for all your holiday parties. Holiday Style Guide

• Shoshanna's Guide to Holiday Dressing

  Shine On
  
  Get ready to dance in this silver stunner from Shoshanna in the strapless, fitted cut the designer herself favors. Shoshanna dress, $395, www.urbanchiconline.com.

• Shoshanna's Guide to Holiday Dressing

  Pleats Please
  
  This super-affordable electric blue frock has the glamorous 50s style Shoshanna loves. Forever 21 dress, $28, www.forever21.com.

• Shoshanna's Guide to Holiday Dressing

  Swing Out Sister
  
  This flirty cotton and silk party dress was made for twirling on the dance floor and has a flattering strapless shape. Gap dress, $70, www.gap.com.

• Shoshanna's Guide to Holiday Dressing

  Tile Style
  
  Make a dramatic entrance in this glittering mini paired with a sky-high heel. French Connection dress, $218, www.fcuk.com.

• Shoshanna's Guide to Holiday Dressing

  Show Your Stripes
  
  Paired with black tights and heels, this H&M steal glitters like the Times Square ball. H&M mini, $30, www.hm.com for store locations.

• Shoshanna's Guide to Holiday Dressing

  Layer it On
  
  The most important element of a party dress according to Shoshanna? That you can party in it! Dance all night in this sequined trapeze dress with scoop neck and ruffled hem. Tracy Reese dress. $325, www.net-a-porter.com.

• Shoshanna's Guide to Holiday Dressing

  Burst of Sunshine
  
  Shoshanna loves shades of orange for holiday, highlighted here with a bold jewel accents. Shoshanna A-line dress. $375, www.neimanmarcus.com.

• Shoshanna's Guide to Holiday Dressing

  White Nights
  
  This sleek shift screams Audrey Hepburn, and the black jewels at the neckline add an even more sophisticated touch. Banana Republic shift dress, $148, www.bananarepublic.com.

• Shoshanna's Guide to Holiday Dressing

  Beaded Beauty
  
  If you're going for basic black, dress it up with a metallic accent, like the one on this chic Shoshanna shift dress. Shoshanna dress, $650, www.shoshanna.com.