Try a new shade

Shorter and one-shouldered dresses are still in style, but try updating the look with a very "now" color, like this lagoon blue shade (green is a good bet too). This Ann Taylor dress, $99 is perfect.

Inlander is also obsessed with purple and red for holiday -- although not at the same time, obviously.

Pair it with: a smoky eye in a complimentary color, don't go for the exact shade since that's too matchy-matchy.