midi holiday party dress Zapaka Women Cabernet Velvet Long Sleeve Sheath V-Neck Evening Dress, Cabernet / US26W Bust 35 Holiday Party Dresses | Work,

I was torn between getting a more affordable pair from Revolve, ASOS, or Steve Madden or designer pair like the Gianvito Rossi, Stuart Weitzman, Versace or Christian Louboutin styles

Hand-crafted in intricate crochet with shimmering turquoise metallic thread woven throughout, this dress blends artisanal texture with modern glamour

A delicate necklace enhances the V-neckline, while bold earrings make a striking statement

Headquartered in a small room off the Parc Monceau, well off Paris' famed Golden Triangle, the house of Givenchy proved an instant success

The most accurate taste test comes by dipping a lettuce leaf in dressing as opposed to a spoon