old navy women's fit & flare eyelet midi dress Fit & Flare Eyelet Midi Dress

A mannequin wearing a long, green satin dress with a fitted bodice and a flowing skirt

The sheer boned bodice is adorned with glitter and beads, providing a subtle shimmer that catches the light at every angle

Use candles and dim lighting to create a cozy atmosphere, decorate your dining room with fresh flowers, and set up an elegant tablescape with vibrant cloth napkins, china and glassware, and formal name cards. Other table-setting ideas for a dinner party include: Adding seasonal centerpieces to your table, such as fall pumpkins or a vase of winter pinecones Setting your tableware along a jewel-hued runner as a gorgeous backdrop to your serving dishes Adorn wine glasses with distinctive trinkets so guests can tell their drinks apart Place party favors on each plate, such as celebration crackers or small bags of candied almonds Use glassware from designers like Estelle Colored Glass, one of our favorite Southern brands. Brighten up the rest of your home for guests to enjoy, whether with decorative bowls of potpourri or coastal bath towels for the restroom

I let them pick whatever neckline they wanted because I wanted them to be happy and feel comfortable, Cara says.