Winter wear can be a little stifling. (We know you’re somewhere beneath all that puffy down, fleece, and waffle knitting.)

If you’re feeling the need to break free from the fuzzy formlessness, slip on a lovely gown or elegant cocktail dress by Shalini. The evening pieces, made mostly from skin-skimming silk in sophisticated cuts, highlight curves by draping rather than clinging to your figure.

Stunners include an ivory floor-length gown with a gracefully draped back and a black kimono-sleeve, one-shoulder number. And though the dresses are mostly solid colors like black, white, cranberry, lilac, and fuchsia, they’re adorned with feminine touches like lace or beading that ensure you’ll emerge beautifully from that winter cocoon at your next fancy fete.

Like the social butterfly you are.

Available at Stanley Korshak, 500 Crescent Court, Uptown (214-871-3600). To see styles, go to shalinifashion.com.