midi dress with sleeves formal Buy Friends Like These Black Long Sleeve Gold Belted Tailored from Next USA a graceful flared skirt Sam Edelman Long Sleeve Plisse

Pair it with strappy heels and delicate jewelry for an elegant evening look, or wear it with wedges and a chic clutch for daytime celebrations

This 1.25 inch wide one piece belt will never split or break like most belts eventually do

For the Guest: Stick to jewel-toned or black cocktail dresses that look chic but dont outshine the bride

So to help curb the stress of the forthcoming holiday season, I copied a few of the most appropriate (and chic!) items from Zara's new-arrivals page and pasted them below

Get ready to dazzle in the Portia and Scarlett PS25747 cocktail dress

A back zipper ensures easy wear, while built-in shorts provide added coverage and versatility