lilac cocktail dress Luxury Beaded Cape High-Slit Evening with Cap Sleeve SS157 Smooth ruching and a tailored mid‐length line define the LaDivine BD7027 Fitted Long Midi Cocktail Dress Azazie Dottie Ready to Ship

Wear the black version with gold accessories for a sophisticated evening-resort outfit

One Fab Day bride Eva chose silky satin green bridesmaids dresses for her winter wedding celebration and complemented this with a draped green velvet bow on her bridal bouquet

I must confess, I was today years old when I found out that burgundy, maroon and oxblood are not the same color *gasp*

For specific shoe styles, I love Weitzman's NudistSong strappy sandals (available here at Zappos)

This years plus-size party dress options are turning up the wow factor, combining trending silhouettes with seasonal classics think luxe velvet in rich jewel tones, gold and silver metallics for midnight sparkles, modern bubble hems, and bold, unexpected prints with festive edge

Pair it with the Vegan Leather Moto jacket for a cool look