off shoulder midi black dress One-off Draped L This dress has slip Black Slouchy Off Shoulder Midi

A Serious Coat Jumpsuits are one of the easiest ways to get done up

For a cool layered look, add a chic overcoat, and for some texture, opt for subtly patterned tights

A black long-sleeve dress lets you effortlessly showcase your fashion sense without revealing too much

Ideally, in the summer and spring, you'd pair it with strappy white sandals as they won't be too distracting

I call it Jerry Seinfeld style, because it resembles something that was a cultural reference point during my adolescence

by Zoe Vanderweide Holiday-party season is upon us, so we sent two style writers on a search for festive dresses under $300