Holiday dresses can get quite expensive as we near the New Year. Instead of buying the overpriced laced dress for future occasions, take time to invest in a simple dress that can be played up or down.

Shift dresses are universally flattering, sure, but hearing the words "shift dress" doesn't get you jazzed up in the way "minidress" or "skater dress" does. They're a little snoozy! But they don't ...