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Matching the right shade of your blue suit to the perfect style and shade of brown shoes can elevate your ensemble significantly

Fabric Choices Luxurious fabrics such as lace, satin, and chiffon are often embraced in cocktail wedding dress designs, adding an element of opulence and refinement

Its always fun to plan something fancy for a chance to wear something you dont normally do (suddenly red becomes so alluring!) so whether youre hosting a party like Angelas red and pink Christmas , attending one, have a New Years Eve celebration on the books, or just want to dress up for a dinner out, here are our favorites this season

Measurements (taken while garment is lying flat and un-stretched)

You can cross the ties as shown or you can create a multitude of other looks for other occasions

Interestingly enough, wearing a dress isn't necessarily one of them