paul newman dressing Ranch Paul Newman and his friend

A shirred high neckline and soft keyhole opening are a touch of romance & ruffled sleeves add a little flutter

Making your own custom dress form is very useful when you like to sew your own clothes and you dont have a standard body size

To amp up the festive vibes, simply add sparkling jewels and/or a statement shoe

My grandmother puts in a crapload, but I find it tastes delish with just a teaspoon of each, especially if Im going to be serving it with some flavorful gravy

Whether its your own or youre simply attending as a guest, find a few joyful options below from Tory Burch, Bernadette, and Victoria Beckham for the occasion

Here are a few more of my favorite Velvet holiday dresses and how to style them