Holiday dresses can get quite expensive as we near the New Year. Instead of buying the overpriced laced dress for future occasions, take time to invest in a simple dress that can be played up or down.

While some are beholden to the almighty handbag and others fetishize footwear, me, I'm a sucker for pretty party dresses. Impractical as they may be, I've never met a ruffled, lace-covered, or vintage ...

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