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Effortless elegance meets romantic charm in this cream bubble maxi dress

However, for black tie affairs, long silhouettes and evening ball gowns remain the expected standard

More considered than you'd expect

This is the sexy cowgirl aesthetic straight out of Coyote Ugly, which means itll look great at the venue bar

The key difference between the two Red Queens might be that Atwoods sketch looks a bit more like her inspiration, Bette Davis as Queen Elizabeth I in The Virgin Queen, and Burtons sketch looks a bit more like his, Helena Bonham Carter

Not every Christmas party requires a full formal outfit, so if youre aiming for something more low-key, a dressy top can be a chic yet comfortable option