Many of this season’s dresses have a distinct date-night vibe, but you’ll also find office-ready versions.

They keep the bold pattern but pair it with a structured silhouette.

you’re able to also throw in some solids to tone down the effect.

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(How sweet would this look with a little white cardigan?)

Dress, J.Crew, $148.

Ribbon (worn as belt), Mokuba NY, $15 per yard.

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Silk flower, Bando, $35 for two.

Earrings, Gurhan, $3,580.

Dress, Derek Lam, $990.

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Earrings, Lauren Schaefer Green Jewelry Designs, $145.

What allows such playful colors to seem sophisticated: sticking to a single-color palette.

Dress, D&G, $1,895.

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Earrings, Me&Ro, $1,725

Beauty note: Divide and conquer!

Avon Astonishing Lengths Mascara, $9, separates and lengthens.

Decide on your own ?daring factor?

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and choose a frock with all these features or just one or two.

Dress, DKNY, $445.

Earrings, Irene Neuwirth, $9,700.

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Gold bangles, Ippolita, $695 to $3,200.

Gold hammered bangles, Robert Lee Morris, $8,875 for set of three.

Dress, Tibi, $550.

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Earrings, Lauren Schaefer Green Jewelry Designs, $125