flowy blue dress SATIN A-LINE GOWN CDBD105 Maxi Length Women's Blue Dresses | Nordstrom

Its a staple on many Southern and African-American kitchen tables during the holiday season, and everyones dressing recipe is unique and adapted to their personal tastes

According to the USMC Museum, the Marine blood stripe commemorates those Marines killed storming the castle of Chapultepec in 1847. Marines are said to have worn a red stripe down the outside of their pants prior to that raid

Hand-placed floral details add dimension and texture to this stunning dress

After all, you're probably already radiating with that maternity glow - all the more reason to dress your bump for all the fawning you can expect during your family get-togethers

The layers of ruffles around the bottom make this the perfect party dress

The softly curved sweetheart neckline creates a feminine shape and beautifully frames the dcolletage