The holidays might feel like a distant dream, but here's a reality check: there are only seven Mondays left until Christmas and soon your social calendar will be filled with office parties and friend gatherings . Maybe even a wild New Year's Eve bash if you haven't already resigned yourself to watching the ball drop from your house.

Do you really want to deal with the last-minute realization you have nothing to wear —on top of your ever-growing gift checklist? I didn't think so.

The good news? You can't go wrong with a velvet outfit, whether you're dressing to the nines for a festive Thanksgiving dinner or just planning a December date night.

And while a good mini dress is always the moment (and we found a few styles that will score you best-dressed party guest), there are

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