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This past weekend as I was perusing my closet for something to wear to the holiday party I was attending that night, I realized all of my cocktail dresses were mostly black. I know black is an easy, chic option and you can always sparkle it up with accessories, but I was in the mood for a more festive, vibrant look. What I really wanted to wear was a red dress. I have a few throw on summer dresses that are red, but none for winter. Now I am out shopping for a red hot dress to wear to my next holiday soirée. I have my eye on this Camilyn Beth dress, the subtle bows on the gathering of the sleeves is the right amount of detail and gives it a feminine look. The detailing in this floral dress by Laundry is stunning as well. This fit and flare dress from Anthropologie is a little low cut for me, but I think the rest of the structure of the dress gives it a classier look. I read in a review where someone wrote it reminded them of a tulip–thought that was a lovely way to describe it. And of course you can never go wrong with the iconic DVF Zarita lace dress. I have it in navy and love wearing it. This is a dress you will re-wear year round and will want it in many different colors as it fits any occasion.

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