DresseStylist

DressesStylist is back with Dear Family, for another week and we are going to look at some holiday dresses that would be perfect for company parties, or any fancy events coming up in this most, wonderful time of the year.

I just attended a Christmas party with my husband last week, hosted by the company that he just started working for. Pushpay is an online mobile app payment platform and my husband works with their echurchgiving division which facilitates donations to churches and not-for profit organizations. The company is based out of New Zealand and has just recently opened their American offices. 

The party was a lot of fun and I ate a lot of (read: too much) delicious food. There was a hot chocolate bar with whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles, marshmallows and peppermint candy, a pie and christmas cookie bar and a holiday feast featuring cranberry, walnut stuffed chicken breast, roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, rolls and stuffing. Like I said, I ate way too much. 

The party included a live band, many speeches and ended with the start-up company's employees singing christmas carols together. It was a fabulous and cozy evening. 

This was my first time meeting my husband's co-workers so I wanted to look nice but the invitation suggested the party was causal. I am not one that understands causal dress at parties so even though many people wore jeans and cardigans. The question looming in my mind for weeks was "what do I wear?" I opted for a long black dress shift dress and open-toed boots. 

I wish the party has been a touch fancier as I would have chosen one of these gorgeous dresses from DresseStylist. It may not have been obvious to you from my last post but along with all of the beautiful Wedding Dresses, DressesStylist also offers fantastic bridesmaid and formal dresses for many occasions.

This emerald beauty is a beautiful shape, and gorgeous for holiday parties. I imagine wearing this with sparkly jewelry and black heels.

This dress is gorgeous because of the shape and the drape of the chiffon. I adore chiffon and think it makes any dress look so romantic and beautiful. I love this color for the holidays because it is slightly unexpected but absolutely stunning.

 

This dress just looks so classic. Who wouldn't want to stand out in a red, satin dress during a Christmas celebration? I would probably wear a bold red lipstick and my hair in an up-do to add even more drama. 

 

What do you think? What are you wearing to all the holiday events you have planned?

*This post is sponsored by DresseStylist but the opinions and comments are entirely my own. Thank you for supporting the businesses that support my family.

Introducing: DresseStylist

Today I have the exciting opportunity to introduce to you the wonderful company that is sponsoring Dear Family, for the month of December. You will get to see a few different posts from me about their website and I hope you get the chance to check out all the awesome Wedding Dresses that are available in their online store. 

I have chosen a few dresses to feature today that I think would be beautiful for a wedding during the holidays (of course they would be beautiful at any time). I have been to a few weddings during the holiday season and I think a winter wedding can be so stunning. I am picturing twinkly lights, fresh green garland and bright white flowers. I remember one wedding that I attended that had large windows and the snow began to fall at the reception. It was so gorgeous. 

Here are a few of my favorite dresses from the store. There are so many options though that you should probably check them out for yourself! 

This thin-strapped vintage lace gown would look beautiful with a fur shawl or collar. I love the romantic shape and the lovely way it lays.

 How cute is this dress? You can select from a few different colors and I think the sheer sleeves are perfect a for winter wedding.

I love this strapless dress with the appliqué at the bottom. It’s so classy and beautiful with the belt detail.

 

For my wedding, (4 years ago!) my dress was one of the first design elements I considered as I created the decorations and planned the rest of the details. One of my first priorities was to design and hire a seamstress to create my dress. I wanted a unique dress that fit nicely and made me feel beautiful. I think it is important for brides to feel beautiful and comfortable in their dresses. 

If you are planning on getting married soon, it is getting easier and easier to find beautiful, unique Wedding Dresses online. And if you are anything like me, online shopping is bliss. Most of my Christmas shopping is accomplished from my comfortable couch, under a cozy blanket with a cup of cocoa in hand. I also have had the Christmas tree decorated for a few weeks now and the glow of those lights makes online shopping heavenly. Do you shop online? What are some of your favorite websites?

Next week, I will be back with DresseStylist to look at some holiday dresses that would be perfect for company parties, or any fancy events coming up in this most, wonderful time of the year. 

*This post is sponsored by DresseStylist but the opinions and comments are entirely my own. Thank you for supporting the businesses that support my family.