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In fact, a long-sleeve vibrant or metallic minidresspaired with fun shoes and a clutchis a perfect example of a cocktail dress: It has balance, color and a bit of playfulness

Or, you could wear a pretty dress with heels and go as Samantha from Bewitched

Best Tops Boat-neck tops Puff-sleeve blouses Patterned shirts Bright-colored tops Best Bottoms Straight-leg pants Wide-leg trousers Dark-wash jeans A-line skirts Common Mistakes Extremely tight bottoms Large pockets on hips Heavy embellishments around the lower body How to Dress an Apple-Shaped Body Apple-shaped bodies have higher measurements around the waistline and have slimmer legs and arms

I found some of the cutest dresses on Amazon and I had to share them all in case you are still in search for that perfect Christmas or New Year outfit (plus they are all under $60)

This way, you can dress with pieces youre already comfortable with while still looking sharp.