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Photos by Michelle Williams / Birmingham NewsHoliday Fashion. Clothing by Shaia's.

Bedazzle your date with a little sparkle from a Nanette Lepore sunburst beaded skirt in black, $295. Or, consider a black sequin skirt, $200, from Plenty by Tracy Reese.

That "little black dress" will make a big impact with the corset dress design from D&G by Dolce & Gabbana, $525; or Tracy Reese's wool strapless mirrored embroidered dress design, $400.

At Belk, make a statement upon your arrival in a ruby-toned ruffle blouse, $78, or faux fur trimmed cozy sweater in red, $98, both by Sophie Max. Or, conceal and reveal in a dazzling one-shoulder dress from Sue Wong, Tadashi or Calvin Klein, $280-$400.

The guys can up their elegance quotient with WH Belk cashmere sweaters, $100 to $125, or merino wool sweaters, $40. Luxe sportcoats in cashmere, camel hair and lamb's wool from Joseph Abboud; Hart, Schaffner, Marks; and WH Belk, $300 to $500, will make an impression at any party.