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This burgundy holiday dress is one of my favorites for a more formal, conservative event

She completed the look with transparent elbow-length gloves, a simple silk tulle veil, and satin sandals from Manolo Blahnik

All thats to say its not a convincing blue cheese

The quantity makes it very affordable

Dress codes can feel restricting but ultimately, if you need to wear cocktail attire to an event like a wedding, the number one rule is to err on the side of caution and use the dress code as permission to dress up a little more than usual.

Bold prints, however, in a darker palette are also perfect any time of year really