Fall and winter are always a whirlwind. Kids are back in school, holiday shopping commences and the event invitations start arriving in your inbox. Whether you're hosting the traditional annual events at your home this year, or are part of planning the big corporate year end event, an elegantly set table is half the battle in impressing the VIPs on your guest list.

Alessi Dressed Dinnerware is a one-look-fits-all table setting that works for any crowd. They can be incorporated into a modern table setting or add the height of traditional nostalgia if your family brings out the family heirloom accents.

The traditional. The Alessi Dressed dinnerware collection has the perfect blend of traditional and modern. The dinner plates, serving plates and saucers have a delicate, textured design that could be part of an antique china collection. They add a hint of lace-like elegance to the table setting, yet the pure white china keeps it from being overly flowery or busy.

The modern. In case you worry the Dressed Dinnerware is a little too traditional, we present the round mats and chargers. They are the height of modern sophistication, and are improved by the addition of the wine bottle and glass coasters. We also appreciate the no-frills look of the coffee and tea mugs.

The transitional. Blending the traditional with the modern looks are the simply decorated soup plates, dessert plates and bowls with only a simple scalloped edge for adornment.

Continue shopping Didriks online for elegant table settings for your upcoming events.