You have successfully worked through our selection of sleek, sassy and sexy looks for our “New Year’s Eve 101″ curriculum. 

Now we turn to a more gentle style approach.

You don’t have to be 5 years old to pull off ruffles and frills. These very sweet and stylish looks prove it.

1. Juicy Couture cascading ruffles chiffon dress in black, $378

2. Alice + Olivia magenta halter dress with roses at the neck, $183

3. KEEMiA Coco dress in silver, $495

4. Rebecca Taylor ruffle dress in Mediterranean blue, on sale for $195

5. Elizabeth and James Aurora dress, $475

We’ve saved the best for last. Next, our final course is a roundup of amazing showstopping looks. We hope you’ve been making notes. Don’t worry, there’s no quiz.