Take a cue from Taylor Swift and Emmy Rossum’s flirtation with dark florals and work the holiday party circuit in full bloom. With these richly romantic offerings, even the most winsome wallflower will be tempted to take a twirl in RED Valentino’s showstopping frock.

Pair a festive cocktail with Dolce & Gabbana’s crystal-clasped floral clutch, or double the impact with Bochic’s two-finger ring. Party-hop in Oscar de la Renta’s garden party-inspired coat, and after they call last call, shimmy on the dance floor in Jerome C. Rousseau’s glitter-captoe pumps.

It’s this kind of fanciful whimsy that makes for a season sprouting with joy.