red dresses with gold Ruffled Charro Quinceanera Dress by Rachel Allan RQ5012 plus a dramatic Split. Mermaid Red Velvet with Gold

Unlike fast fashion, haute couture garments are produced by hand over hundreds of hours and tailored for individual clients, making the collections as much demonstrations of craftsmanship as commercial showcases

The dressing ingredients are simple and this salad is versatile, too

- Hip hugging silhouette

Just give it a quick stir before serving if it thickens up a bit while chilled

Youre looking for a costume that will tick all of your required boxes: your look must be feminine (check!), fun (check!), classic (check!), easy to recognize (check!), Christmas-ready (check!) and come with a cape (we think youre being a bit picky here, but OK, check!)

This more versatile dress code emerged in the mid-20th century as social occasions became less rigidly structured, creating a need for attire that was elevated but not quite as formal as black tie