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All Glammed Up and Ready to Wow: Your Go-To Special Occasion Outfits!

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May it be for a wedding, cocktail party, birthday party, cruise ship formal night or a glamorous affair, these are some great ideas on what to wear!
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✨ Elegant Eveningwear

Personal picks for timeless gowns and formal looks that make a statement.

 
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A beautiful pretty in pink dress! I love that this has such a Barbie feel to it.  You will be the bell of the ball!
Off-Shoulder Fold Pleated Split Thigh Satin Dress - SHEIN USA
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This has such a Greek Goddess feel to it! I absolutely love it.  Style it with Greek style accessories
Premium Elegant 3D Flower High Slit Evening Dress Gown - White Formal Prom Wedding Guest Dress
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I love that you get other colours available in this stunning formal dress!
ADYCE Women's Asymmetrical Neck Pleated High Slit Cocktail Party Dress
 
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You can never go wrong with a black formal dress! Black will always be elegant.
Perfected Poise Black Bow Cutout Column Maxi Dress

💃 Party-Ready Styles

My favorite flirty dresses and bold outfits perfect for celebrations and dancing all night.

 
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This is such a sexy dress, I love the beautiful ruffled hem on this dress.  You can also never go wrong with a black dress for a special occasion.
Women's Ruffled Asymmetric-Hem Dress
 
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Now this is a party dress!
SHEIN Belle Fringe Trim Sequin Cami Dress
 
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Cute little dress for a date.  Will look great as well with a nice and shiny belt!
SHEIN BAE Asymmetrical Neck Batwing Sleeve Sequin Dress
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Cute jumpsuit that can be dressed up or down with your accessories, depending on the occasion.
SHEIN Privé Deep V Neck Tie Front Backless Jumpsuit
 
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Beautiful knot side cocktail dress.  It has such a JLo vibe to it for me.
Double Crazy Surplice Neck Knot Side Sequin Dress
 
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A beautiful dress for date night!
Centered on Style Red One-Shoulder Bodycon Midi Dress
 
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Elegant and classy jumpsuit, fit for a night on the town!
SHEIN Clasi Asymmetrical Neck Ruched Wrap Hem Wide Leg Jumpsuit
 
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This is such a party dress! I love the pink as well!
Joyfunear Tie Shoulder Ruched Bust Ruffle Hem Mesh Overlay Cami Dress
 
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You will stand out with this dress at any party!
SHEIN Modely Pearls Beaded Sheer Sleeve Layered Mesh Hem Peekaboo Dress
 
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I love the dusty pink on this dress
SHEIN BAE Women's Shiny Oblique Shoulder Lantern Sleeve Dress
 
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Cute dress for a date night!
SHEIN Privé Women's Oblique Shoulder Sparkling Evening Dress
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I love how the dress is draped over the one shoulder.
One Shoulder Cape Sleeve Dress, Elegant Sequined Solid Backless Asymmetrical Bodycon Dress, Women's Clothing
 
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I love how the hem of this beautiful cocktail dress.  Black is always a slimming colour as well, but this dress is available in other colours. #ad
BORIFLORS Women's Ruched Bodycon Midi Dress
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This dress is sexy, feminine and if you are looking for a party dress, then this is the one.  Available in different colours. #ad
PRETTYGARDEN Women's Satin Cocktail Dress
 
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Sparkle the night away in the stunning cocktail dress.
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Stunning cocktail dress, perfect for a date night. #ad
GUBERRY Womens Velvet Wrap V Neck Dress
 
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Red is always such a hot and glam color!! People will notice you.
TDiooCor Womens Ruffle Bridesmaid Midi Dress
 
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Shine bright like a diamond!! You will stand out in this stunning cocktail dress.  Perfect for a Christmas Eve or New Years Eve Party. #ad
Dress the Population Women's Natasha Midi Dress
 
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This is a pretty cocktail dress perfect for a end of year work function or an awards function.
SHEIN Clasi Women's Lace Round Neck 3/4 Sleeve Elegant Party Dress - Autumn Winter Glittery Dress in Black
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Pink is such a perfect colour to wear to a wedding, and you cannot go wrong with this beautiful pink dress, especially for a more formal wedding.  Dress it up even more with chunky earing, and gold hig heel sandals,
Desme Rose Pink Satin Plisse Strapless Maxi Dress
 
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Perfect little black dress, and other favorite colors that you will love for a party night out!
Women's Natasha Sequined Side-Slit Midi Dress

💍 Wedding Guest Perfection

Looks I recommend for turning heads—without upstaging the bride.

 
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Stunning dress for a wedding, and I love that it has pockets, and you will too :)
Women's Sleeveless Pleated Skirt High Low Dress with Pockets
 
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Stunning dress for a wedding! My personal favorite is the burnt orange one, but it offers such a variety of other colors!!
Plunging Neck Butterfly Sleeve Button Front Dress - SHEIN USA
 
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A nice dress for a wedding!! Especially for a semi formal wedding!
Alluring Love White and Beige Lace Trumpet Hem Midi Dress
 
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I love the soft dusty pink color of this dress.   Perfect for a bit more formal wedding!
Classic Elegance Blush Satin Sleeveless Mock Neck Maxi Dress
 
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I love green, you can never go wrong with a green dress for a wedding!
Solid Asymmetrical Neck Satin Dress - SHEIN USA

🎉 Birthday Bash Glam

Outfits that scream main character energy for your big day.

 
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You will love this dress for a birthday party, whether it is your own or someone else's
SHEIN BAE Fringe Trim Sequin Cami Dress - Shop Now
 
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I love the bright red of this stunning dress! Perfect for a birthday party!
Simple and Sexy Strapless Backless Side Split Pleated Slim Fit Women's Dress - SHEIN USA
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I love the back of this stunning white party dress!
Blissfully Beaming White Sleeveless Bow Mini Dress

👜 Accessories That Elevate

Personally loved accessories that complete your look—from clutches to statement jewelry.

 
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Pretty jewelry set, you can wear this with a stunning formal dress or a party dress! I love how dainty it is!
Women's Luxury Diamond Studded Twisted Design Jewelry Set - Necklace, Bracelet, and Earrings
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This will look stunning with a white party dress!
Geometric Line Gold Bracelet and Ring Set - Vintage Fashion Jewelry for Women
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Pretty drop earrings! It can be worn with a formal dress or a fun party dress.
Shahar Gold Rhinestone Drop Earrings
 
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Stunning drop earrings, this will look stunning with a black formal dress.
Ramelia Gold Pearl Rhinestone Drop Earrings

👠 Heels & Finishing Touches

Chic, comfy (yes, really!) heels and final touches I swear by for any glam event.

 
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Nude colored shoes fits with any color, does not matter if it is red, brown, black or white
Arylee Light Nude Suede Ankle Strap Heels
 
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I love the block heel of these shoes!!!
Shirine Gold Metallic Platform Ankle Strap Heels
 
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I love the straps on these pretty sandals!! Perfect for either a mini party dress or even a formal glammed up dress!
Gerogette Silver Metallic High Heel Ankle Wrap Sandals
 
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Keep your outfit secure and make sure it does not move out of place.  These strips are a life saver for any formal dress that moves around to much!
50 Strips Double-Sided Fashion Tape for Clothes and Sensitive Skin
 
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Carry wrinkle releaser spray in your handbag, perfect to un wrinkle your formal dress!
Wrinkle Releaser and Refresher Fabric Spray - Fresh Scent Travel Size 3 Fl Oz
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Make your skin glam ready for the evening out!
GlowMotions Glow Body Oil
 
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Always pack a little sewing emergency kit.  Sometimes clothing mishaps does happen
Travel Sewing Kit with Folding Scissors - 27 Pieces