Oscar de la Renta
 
New York Magazine Pick
 
The Collection: Fresh cuts for uptown sophisticates. Sleek, slender shapes feature dramatic finishes like corseted backs and gathered bodices.
 
The Gown: Silk gown with jeweled buttons.
 
The Price: $5,500.
 
Where to Buy: Gowns range from $4,000 to $9,000 and can be purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman.