festive cocktail dress What Is Attire? A Style Guide The square neckline flirts with fun while ruffled hem detailing adds movement and sass Festive Cheer Velvet Slit Midi

Dress prices from: $8,500 Lihi Hod Another graduate of Shenkar, the top fashion design school in Israel, Lihi founded her award-winning luxury bridal brand in 2010 after working alongside famous fashion designer John Galliano at Dior

Freezer You can freeze leftovers for up to 2 months

Designed to photograph beautifully and become a cherished keepsake, the Paisley Dress is ideal as a flower girl dress, beach wedding gown, or boutique special occasion dress, offering timeless elegance and heirloom-quality style

Lashon is paired with consultant Sarah, the youngest consultant at Kleinfelds

Because the fabric already has plenty of visual interest, keep your accessories understated with a pair of simple stud earrings and perhaps a thin chain bracelet

So Ive given myself a bonus rule to follow whenever Im in the market for a maxi dress and turning up empty: Dont buy a maxi dress at allinstead, buy a midi