purple sparkly dress Off the Shoulder Long Iridescent Sequins Prom Dresses with Feather Custom Color / US8 Charming Lilac Sequin Mini Dress Body Sequin Open Back Maxi Dress

Each year, I go through some of my favorite affordable retailers and try to compile the best affordable holiday cocktail dresses (since many of us dont want to spend a ton on a dress we may only wear once or twice a year)

M - Bust: 19, Waist: 21, hips: 23, Length: 52

Not only was the decoration of this dress inspired in part by the Civil Knight Grand Cross Star of The Order of the Bath but the shape and colour of the dress was influenced by this fabulous, liquid looking cloak, made for a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Bath, worn with the star embroidered in gold upon it

Plus, the mid-thigh slit adds an unexpected sexy flair

Its crisp white color also stands up remarkably well!

Prepping Furniture for Paint Then I scrubbed the whole entire dresser down with a wet old rag and Krud Kutter