Whether you’re headed to the latest hipster hotspot or an elegant soiree, rest assured, all eyes will be on you when you tear up the town in these ultra-sexy party styles.

The lingerie-inspired slip dress continues its reign, updated for fall in sumptuous velvet, animal print, and bold botanicals. Meanwhile, bright colors, unexpected cuts and metal hardware take the classic lace dress in many new directions.

If lace is not your cup of tea, nothing makes a statement like a bold red dress. Play the femme fatal and don a crimson gown with a plunging neckline or spice things up with a silky red number with cascading ruffles on a bias-cut hem.

As for accessories, stash your staid black pumps and opt for a pair of glamorous metallic sandals with a crisscross vamp and ankle strap. Fuchsia suede pumps add a dose of élan to even the simplest “LBD” (Little Black Dress), and chunky heeled lace-up sandals add both stability and style.

Retire basic studs and replace them with a pair of bold gold hoops adorned with unexpected fuchsia plumage. Go bold with a chunky stoned bracelet or a strong statement necklace.


Say adios! to your blah satin purse and upgrade to a shimmery copper clutch. Sling a mini-bucket bag sprinkled with gold studs over your shoulder for a hands-free night, or for an added dose of fun, grab a cross body bag accented with a row of multi-colored tassels

No matter what your style, you’re sure to be the hit of the holiday circuit in these bold updates all sourced from Charm City retailers.
Laurie Legum is a Baltimore-based freelance writer.









