womens blue dress Striking Royal Dresses by Kassie Cut with care to drape beautifully from empire line to full flowing skirt Velvi - Tori Ruched Mini

Go this route and youll pay a bit more, but youll enjoy a pair that will last decades and will only get better with age

A front knot detail cinches the waist, creating flattering definition, while the fitted cut skims the body

Its also one of my favorite months because I still get to wear some of the transitional dresses from my summer wardrobe (paired with leggings and knee-high boots, of course)

Each year, I go through some of my favorite affordable retailers and try to compile the best affordable holiday cocktail dresses (since many of us dont want to spend a ton on a dress we may only wear once or twice a year)