The holiday season is upon us and with it a hundred possibilities for a "What am I going to wear?" panic. Thankfully, you can use Mad Men as inspiration to pull together an outfit infused with major glamor. Accessorize the dresses of the '60s-era archetypes listed below with a simple clutch, a cigarette, and a martini glass then watch the sparks fly!

The Lady Exec - Topshop, $250
You're smart. You're modern. And you're dazzling. Literally, almost everything in your closet has some sort of bold graphic or sequin. Being an intellectual showgirl isn't easy, which is why you need this killer dress, loaded with sequins but tamed by a slim, short silhouette. Let's face it: You'll never get over your jerky ex-boyfriend without a little extra sex appeal.

The Divorcee - Sonia Rykiel, $948
People are expecting big things from your holiday party. After all, now that you've remarried, you're the adult equivalent of your town's homecoming queen. So leave guests stunned with this incredible evening gown from Paris. With its sophisticated shape and a bow that says, "I'm fun, really; I swear," this outfit may be incredibly expensive, but that's okay. You have a rich new husband for such emergencies.

The Bardot - See by Chloé, $207
Go ahead, rub it in. You've got the perfect body, and you're not afraid to use it. This See by Chloé dress is your ideal secret weapon, with a lace placket for pretend modesty but a va-va-voom cut to really show everyone who's boss. Also works well with a pen necklace.

The Career Girl - Madewell, $148
Sure, it's a party, but you're not going to go overboard -- I mean, you have to take the subway, it's still an office, and you're way cooler and more evolved than all these people anyway. (At least that's what your lesbian best friend keeps saying.) Keep it simple and sweet with this silk dress, which can withstand your corporate obligations and an after-party in somebody's East Village art studio.

The Modern Woman - ASOS, $69
You're a forward-thinking, independent woman but you've still fallen in love with your boss. Oops. This A-line lace dress is the perfect length and weight to hide under an elegant evening coat and then reveal when the time is right. Basically, anytime after 8PM.

The College Girl - A.P.C., $95
Holiday party? Don't you realize there are, like, wars happening and injustices going on and, like, surfing? Fine! Make a small appearance at the grown-up table, then run back to your Beach Boys concert, in this dress. Neither your friends nor your family will raise an eyebrow. And, boy, that'll be a relief.

The 'Tween - J.Crew, $138
This dress is amazing because it's not pink. Therefore, it'll make your mom kind of mad, while still looking cute and slightly grown-up, like Hayley Mills. This is, after all, the most important goal of a holiday party. Besides sneaking your mother's cigarettes in the bathroom, of course.

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