white high neck maxi dress VANESSA Vionette is a striking maxi dress with an effortlessly elegant feel and a beautifully modern finish Dress Code High Slit Maxi

(Also a Quick Ship style!) Florentina by Maggie Sottero makes a chic and summery statement with luxurious crepe, illusion lace, and soft shimmer

And because the occasion falls in the heart of winter, planning for temperature, a wrap, a coordinating layer, or a dress with some coverage, keeps you comfortable moving between warm venues and the cold night, especially if your plans involve being outside at midnight

You want to look festive and fabulous, but you also want to maintain a professional image and not feel overdone

Here are some ideas, however, to get you started

Front cut-out on the waistline

Use it as a dip for raw veggies