InStyle parties: the complete guide to easy, elegant entertaining all year round

The basics. The invitations ; The bar ; The food ; The table ; The vibe ; The hostess

The parties

Dinner parties. Cozy dinner party ; Green market dinner ; Latin fusion feast ; Harvest dinner

Holiday parties. New Year's Eve cocktails ; Mother's Day tea ; 4th of July picnic ; Thanksgiving dinner

Occasions & theme parties. Game day fiesta ; Best friends' bunch ; Awards night bash ; Woodland baby shower

Summer parties. Fresh summer supper ; Midsummer Mediterranean fete ; Beach house lunch.