black lace mini dress with sleeves First Dance 95% polyester Buy Friends Like These Black

Find inspiration flipping through fashion magazines, your favourite stars red carpet looks, designers runways of particular decades you feel drawn to, local artists and designers, and of course, flipping through the pages of this magazine (a great place to start, truly)

Plus, you can assemble it the day before, which is a huge plus when it comes to holiday preparations

Every season, it is better to plan with time on your side

Offered in misses and some plus sizes, this beautiful evening gown has a fully-lined long mermaid skirt that hugs the hips before sheer godets add volume from the knees to the floor

What an awakening

A classic dress: A classic dress is one that never goes out of style, can be worn in different seasons, and can be used for years to come