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When December rolls around and the invitations for holiday parties and events begin to roll in, I begin my search for new holiday dresses to add to my wardrobe

Encrusted beaded details on the bodice add a subtle shimmer, and along the sides and back of the bodice, a corset-inspired structure features sheer sexy cutouts

Whether you're lounging in bed, organizing your essentials in the nightstand, or getting ready at the dresser, this collection exudes a sense of timeless beauty and sophistication

Keep it modern with a strapless midi dress in a mermaid shape or opt for a traditional wedding dress shape instead with a luxurious fabric and beaded details

The Blink Twice director wore her strapless gown with a white bow at the waist which also extended into a flowing train

Consider, for a moment, the scene in Gone with the Wind where Scarlett OHara is having her corset tightened while she clings to a bedpost to stop from being dragged across the floor from the tugging