vintage gray dresser Carissa Center mounted wood on wood drawer guides with drawer stops Furniture of America Sheeren Wood

The suit comes with posed shoes resembling high-tech prosthetic legs or a ball jointed doll's limbs (possibly a reference to a jiangshi's stiff walking gait)

Next up was this Free People dress I bought on sale, but because of its tent-like shape, any nearby air movement would shoot the hem sky-high and give me a heart palpitation

And if you're dreaming of a specific shade, remember that even a gold prom dress can often be found in a simple, elegant style within a reasonable price range if you look around a bit!

The strapless, straight-across neckline leads into a fitted lace bodice, finished with a row of delicate fabric-covered buttons at the waist