As much as everyone likes to complain about the holidays being stressful, expensive and insanely busy, they're also pretty fun. Think about it. How often do you get to party with your work spouse on the company's dime? Relax with your family knowing the outside (corporate) world has ground to a near-complete halt? What's more, the holiday party circuit is a great excuse to go all out. Get really dressed up. Treat yourself to a jaw-dropping holiday party dress.
Of which there is a plethora to choose from. These days designers are holding nothing back on the runways, which makes for some seriously fun holiday party dresses. Gigantic bows, daring cut-outs, fanciful feathers, mesmerizing sequins — all those unapologetically bold trends most of us don't have the energy or occasion to wear in our daily lives are fair game for those big winter nights out. Now's the time to try out a new silhouette. Splurge on a piece from that It brand all the street stylers are wearing.
And don't wait until you've got a fridge covered in invites to start your planning and shopping. After all, you've still got an outfit to build around your frock. Statement earrings are a must.
To get the ball rolling (dropping?), we've rounded up 40 holiday party dresses to suit every type of occasion, from Friendsgivings to work shindigs to New Year's Eve ragers. To keep things simple, we grouped the dresses according to their most compelling feature, be it their velvety fabric, iridescence, use of negative space, the presence of a bow...you get the idea. Scroll down to see our picks.
Off-the-Shoulder
Reformation Maves Dress in Almond, $298 at Reformation
A.W.A.K.E. Mode Asymmetric Off-the-Shoulder Midi-Dress, $1,005 at Saks
Rosie Assoulin Sleeve Me Alone Mikado Cotton-Silk Blend Dress, $1,728 at Matches Fashion
Allina Liu Shibari Dress, $225 at Allina Liu
& Other Stories Ruffled Off-Shoulder Midi Dress in Cream, $199 at & Other Stories
Velvet
Ganni Ruched Velvet Midi Dress, $254 at MyTheresa
By Anthropologie The Maya Ruched Cowl-Neck Dress Stretch Velvet Edition in Light Red, $168 at Anthropologie
Free People Suki Mini, $198 at Free People
Proenza Schouler Twisted Open-Back Velvet Gown in Yellow, $1,590 at Net-a-Porter
Molly Goddard Dawn Strapless Striped Cotton-Velvet Mini Dress, $1,175 at Net-a-Porter
Sequins and Sparkle
David Koma Open-Back Crystal-Embellished Pointelle-Knit Maxi Dress, $1,550 at Net-a-Porter
ROTATE Birger Christensen Carlosina Tiered Crystal-Embellished Recycled-Mesh Mini Dress, $650 at Net-a-Porter
Zara Contrasting Sequin Slip Dress, $59.90 at Zara
Free People Glitter & Gold Midi in Sweetheart Combo, $250 at Free People
Jen Ceballos x Mango Sequin Embroidered Dress, $350 at Mango
Metallics
Batsheva Wendy Ruched Holographic Lamé Mini Dress, $350 at Net-a-Porter
Zara Foil Slip Dress, $49.90 at Zara
Banana Republic Maxime Metallic Maxi Dress, $200 at Banana Republic
Ulla Johnson Seraphina Shirred Metallic Crinkled-Taffeta Midi Dress, $1,290 at Net-a-Porter
Baobab Mia Ruched Maxi Dress in Cristal, $285 at Saks
Feathers
Dries Van Noten Dafia Feather Silk-Blend Maxi Dress, $1,555 at MyTheresa
Sleeper Boheme Feather Satin Maxi Dress, $390 at Shopbop
LoveShackFancy Marvella Strapless Feather-Trimmed Tulle Mini Dress, $795 at Net-a-Porter
Sea Misha Feather-Trimmed Tulle and Ribbed Wool Maxi Dress, $695 at Net-a-Porter
Taller Marmo Williams Feather-Trimmed Sequined Minidress, $1,778 at MyTheresa
Cut-Outs
Aya Muse Soro Cutout Open-Back Maxi Dress, $650 at Moda Operandi
Zara Side Cut Out Velvet Mini Dress, $49.90 at Zara
Self-Portrait Embellished Cutout Metallic Tweed Mini Dress, $555 at Net-a-Porter
Bevza Gray Mermaid Maxi Dress, $1,050 at SSENSE
Christopher Esber Triquetra Cutout Silk-Satin Maxi Dress, $970 at Net-a-Porter
Tulle and Lace
& Other Stories Ruffled Tube Mini Dress, $199 at & Other Stories
Noir Kei Ninomiya Ruched Tulle Midi Dress, $651 at MyTheresa
Norma Kamali Walter Off-the-Shoulder Ruched-Mesh Mini Dress, $200 at Matches Fashion
Acne Studios Davert Asymmetric Lace & Satin Dress, $1,050 at Saks
Jacquemus Black Le Chouchou La Saudade Brodée Minidress, $1,045 at SSENSE
Bows
Shushu/Tong Black Sweetheart Minidress, $570 at SSENSE
Maeve Organza Bow-Neck Mini Dress in Kelly, $148 at Anthropologie
The New Arrivals Ilkyaz Ozel Eléa Bow-Detailed Crepe Mini Dress, $605 at Moda Operandi
Saloni Camille Crystal-Bow Velvet Gown, $689 at Matches Fashion
Staud Calluna Organza Maxi Dress, $498 at Matches Fashion
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