long red dress satin Jluxlabel Women's Irresistible Maxi French Navy — polished and classic Ladivine CD343 Sheer Corset Satin

(yes, the grandson of THEE William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition) wanted to establish a ritzy horseracing venue in Louisville akin to what audiences in Europe enjoyed at the time

Following the liberation of Paris, French designers took back the helms of fashion and steered the decade in a new direction

From intricate beading to soft chiffon prints, the collection feels more like special occasion wear than traditional bridesmaid dresses (hint: you could actually wear them again and no one would know)

This combination of liquid shine and a rich hue seems to appease us both, for when she saw me wearing a burgundy satin midi dress for our party outfit shoot, she immediately asked to borrow it (and the matching blazer) for her work Christmas party