Holiday party dresses

Nordstrom has grouped all their little black dresses priced under $150 for easy browsing. The promotion comes just in time for the holidays, when many gals get new dresses for holiday parties.

You can sort the hundreds of dresses by size, price, brand, best sellers and what's new. A black Jones New York Jersey dress with cap sleeves and plunging V-neck that falls just below the knee is $62 (orig $124).

A black Lauren by Ralph Lauren ruched Jersey dress has a deep V-neck and is gathered at one side for a flattering fit, above, for $89 (orig $134).

I won't be buying a holiday dress this year, despite the fact that the fabulous one I purchased last year has gone missing. (How do you lose a dress???) Hubby's new company is very casual so I'm expecting a bar party instead of the Four Seasons we were treated to last year.