Clockwise from left: Alexander Wang draped sequin mini dress $815 Net-a-Porter, Jason Wu embroidered chiffon drape dress $2350 Net-a-Porter, La Petite S***** Draped sequin dress $1275 Net-a-Porter, Yves Saint Laurent draped silk-satin dress $1490 Net-a-Porter, Michael Kors one shoulder jersey dress $1495 Net-a-Porter, Dolce & Gabbana draped silk dress $2173 mytheresa, Shoulder pad draped dress $70 Topshop, Diane von Furstenberg golden tiger draped dress $462 mytheresa.

Nothing says festive evening quite like a few sequins, velvet animal print, and draped detailing. To help you decide what to wear now that your events calendar is filling up, we've picked our eight favorite cocktail party looks in the gently draped category (which is pretty flattering on most). From vibrant jewel-tones (Yves Saint Lauren), to anything-but-basic black (Michael Kors) and full-on sequins (Alexander Wang, Jason Wu, and La Petite S*****), here's to a well-dressed party season.