Work Christmas Parties

So Friday is Garys work Christmas party and I am SOOOOO not looking forward to it. I don't know why...Its just hard for me to be out of my comfort zone and have to mingle with people I only meet once a year. Also there is always the pressing issue of what to wear...you don't want to be under dressed - but you don't want to be over dressed. Then there is having to come up with witty awkward conversation. I always feel highly out of place. Don't get me wrong I am excited to get to go out with my Husband on a free date night...just not looking forward to the awkwardness.