Oscar de la Renta has styled the best-dressed celebrities for decades, including Twilight’s Kristen Stewart, the gorgeous Penelope Cruz, and actress Amy Adams… why shouldn’t he design the perfect dress for you? With holiday parties and New Year’s Eve celebrations mere weeks away, it’s time to choose the a de la Renta dress… and here are my favorites!

1. Pleated Duchess Satin Gown

Price: $5,290 at net-a-porter.com
The designer calls the color of this gown “magenta” but to me it’s the richest of amethyst. It’s gathered at the left shoulder and features a fishtail or mermaid skirt. Pair this with metallic Jimmy Choo sandals and prepare for your walk — or strut! — down the red carpet!

2. Tie-Dye Ribbon-Cut Dress

Price: $2,490 at neimanmarcus.com
I love the all-over ribbon detailing on this dress! This sleeveless tie-dye dress comes complete with a matching belt, and is made right here in the USA of silk. The straight skirt flatters every figure, and the black and white pattern is striking, not fussy or distracting. Pair it with a pair of strappy black sandals and a bold cuff bracelet.

3. Embroidered Satin Caftan

Price: $2,340 at neimanmarcus.com
The embroidered neckline on this caftan dress is amazing! I love the detail! I also love the color, what the designer calls “freesia and ivory.” This dress is made of slinky silky satin, and ties at the waist with a matching sash. Love it!

4. Metallic Jacquard Dress

Price: $2,290 at net-a-porter.com
I love the splashes of gold on this dress! It adds radiance and shine without being tacky. And it’s silk so it’s just as lush and supple as can be! I’d wear it with dangly chandelier earrings and a clever little clutch.

5. Ruffled Silk Dress

Price: $1,990 at neimanmarcus.com
Another purple dress! I love these hues, perfect for grabbing attention at a holiday party! This dress is sleeveless, with twin rows of ruffles down the front and a gorgeous rose at the center of the chest. Wear this with impossibly tall, skinny stilettos in inky black.