Colorful Party Dresses - Bright Holiday Party Dresses

The freshest way to dress up this winter? Trade in traditional holiday tones for high-wattage shades. Dexter star Yvonne Strahovski models the rainbow brights.

By Jenny Bailly and Clarissa Cruz
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the November 2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

Photo: Chris Crayer

Red Alert

A proper floral dress gets saucy when it's served up in cherry red. The dramatic crystal hair comb accentuates the flirty attitude.

Beauty Advice: Nailing It
Red nails are eye-catching, festive—a perfect party accessory. This year choose orange-red polishes over classic blue-based versions. They're a little brighter, a little more unexpected, and a lot more fun. Look for creamy colors without shimmer. Two of our favorites: Essie Nail Polish in Fifth Avenue ($8, essie.com) and MAC Nail Lacquer in Impassioned ($16, maccosmetics.com).

Dress, Oscar de la Renta, 888-782-6357. Comb, Jennifer Behr, $525, jenniferbehr.com. Clutch, Nina, $70, Belk.com. Shoes, Giuseppe Zanotti, price on request, 212-650-0455.