Lady in Red

It's not really a secret that I've been on the hunt for the perfect red dress. And it's a quest I feel like I've been on forever. I can never seem to find one that does what I want it to do, fits the way I want it to or feels as comfortable as I'd like.

I've bought expensive ones from companies I love but always ended up returning them. I wanted it to be absolutely perfect and I could never seem to get it right.

Enter my favorite Salvation Army, where I always find gems like this and like this and there it was for the hefty pricetag of $7. It was a few sizes smaller than my normal size, but I knew it would stretch to be perfect. It's a great length and shows no skin, but still achieves the sultry look you want a red dress to achieve.

When I put it on, my fiance said one word: "woah." Mission accomplished.

Dress: Salvation Army (originally from The Limited) Similar here

Belt: Friends closet

Shoes: Steve Madden

Watch: Michael Kors