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I like a crisp pre-shredded mix with purple cabbage and carrots for extra color and crunch

This casual winter wedding guest dress channels the trend with its silky luxe fabric and eye-catching neckline (which adds extra coverage for cold weather!)

Lace is a particularly good daytime fabric, since it adds visual interest through texture rather than shine, which is why lace short cocktail gowns work so well before sunset

Match your metal to the shades temperature

And judging by the most popular shoe trends of 2025, she's absolutely correct

Among all the sartorial directives you might encounter during the social season, the cocktail attire dress code remains one of the most common, yet surprisingly nuanced, categories to navigate