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Look and Styling Tips: Accessorise this tie dye dress with silver bangle bracelets and large, beaded hoop earrings with tassel details, enhancing the bohemian flair

Make sure you communicate with the holiday party host about the dress code beforehand so you know what to wear

You may also be able to cut a long wig into a mullet style.Though the mullet is most thought of as a mens hairstyle (as seen on celebs like Rob Lowe and Patrick Swayze), in the 80s both men and women wore their hair in mullets

Budget-Friendly Favorites: Formals Etcetera : Great clearance section for last-season cocktail and prom styles Forever 21, Windsor & H&M (North Star Mall) : On-trend styles under $75 Francescas : A boutique chain offering romantic and boho cocktail dresses perfect for daytime or garden parties Ross & Marshalls : Budget gold mines if youre willing to dig through the racks You can also search local Facebook groups, thrift stores, and platforms like Poshmark or Depop for pre-loved cocktail and prom dresses