First Look: Cocktail/Party Dresses

Heads up, ladies! Nine out of ten dresses I first chose were almost sold out and I looked at many dozen. Women are buying up holiday attire with a vengeance. If you see something you like, I advise you to act on preference.

I     Left to right

Strapless Guipure Lace Midi Dress by Badgley Mischka: Sheath silhouette. Hem hits below the knee. Center back slit. Invisible back zipper. Polyester. $495.00

Ariah One-Shoulder Ombre Sequin Dress by Halston:  Midi length High-low hem Slim fit Polyester. $495.00

Combination MIdi Dress: Tie-straps, velvet corset bustier with built-in cups, and a semi-transparent, partially lined tulle skirt. $470.00

II     Left to right

Mesh High Waisted Midi Cocktail Dress: A-line. Mid calf. Boat neck. Overlay. Polyester. $76.13

Sequin V-Neck Long-Sleeve Sheath Dress by Mac Douggal: V neckline. Long sleeves. Beaded waistline. Sheath silhouette Flutter hem hits below knees. Invisible back zipper. Bugle beads. Polyester. $498.00

Pleated Satin Cocktail Dress by Fraiche: Back keyhole with button-and-loop closure. Jewel neck Sleeveless, with cutaway shoulders Elastic waist 96% polyester, 4% spandex Sale $58.00

III     Left to right

Irina Faux Leather Midi Dress by Rotate Birger Christensen: Small sizes only left. Puff sleeves and sweetheart neckline. Crafted from shiny faux leather, it has a soft lining and a corseted bodice. Polyurethane. 40% off at $193.00

Vertical Sequin Midi Sheath Dress by Mac Duggal: Hidden back-zip closure. Jewel neck. Back slit. Lined polyester. Some sizes also in black. $398.00

Bella Velvet One Shoulder Dress by Reiss: Also in black. Long sleeves  Pullover style  Ruched at bodice Slit at front hem Polyester/elastane. $320.00

Not Shown: Off The Shoulder Velvet Dress by Aqua: Long sleeves. Back zipper closure Bodycon silhouette. Lined polyester/spandex. $238.00

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The items featured in this article have been chosen by the editors of Woman Around Town simply because we like them and think you may, too. No advertising fees have been paid to Woman Around Town for this article.  

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