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1. A metallic one-shoulder minidress because bows on presence > bows on presents.
2. This Maggy London sheath that's sexy and sophisticated.
3. A bead-embellished skater dress in the perfect shade of mint.
4. This pink sequin stunner from H&M.
5. This modern-day Brigitte Bardot LBD.
6. A gorgeous deep red shift with a high neck and floral lace overlay.
7. A sexy black midi bodycon dress with mesh paneling that's at once demure and daring.
8. A strappy shift in regal, sequined ombré.
9. A gorgeous minidress with a high collar and bell sleeves in evergreen lace.
10. A metallic jacquard fit-and-flare mini with a V-back.
11. A mauve knot-front bodycon dress with long sleeves.
12. A jacquard dress with pockets and a chic retro silhouette.
13. This show-stopping LBD with full, dramatic bell sleeves.
14. An unembellished but structurally fascinating origami dress by C/meo Collective.
15. A swingy metallic minidress with an open back and sheer sleeves.
16. A black jacquard-weave dress with a Breakfast at Tiffany's flare.
17. A moss green bodycon with a peekaboo sweetheart neckline and crochet lace overlay.
18. A metallic jersey open-back tunic that looks as fabulous with pants as it does without.
19. This sequined backless midi dress that's a 360º statement.
20. A vintage-inspired scalloped minidress in lilac and silver sequins.
21. A royal blue cold-shoulder slip dress with plisse texture and lace detail.
22. A crimson red skater dress with a pleated bubble skirt and 3/4 sleeves.
23. A rose gold sequin T-shirt dress that keeps it fabulously casual.
24. A drapey black sheath that's business in the front and a party in the back.
25. A multi-colored sequin mini cuz baby you're a fiiiiirework.
26. A long-sleeved, all-over-sequin minidress with an open back.
27. A romantic, bohemian velvet shirtdress.
28. A black asymmetrical shift with an on-trend built-in choker.
29. A head-turning cocktail dress with zigzag overlay and lace details.
30. A cute collared velvet mini that's Alexa Chung-approved.
31. A black- and gold-sequined tube dress with subtle draping and an open back.
32. A deep-V velvet skater dress in a gorgeous, non-traditional holiday shade.
33. This peasant-esque, off-the-shoulder red lace frock.
34. A one-shouldered pencil dress in royal purple lace.
35. A downright frosty metallic fit-and-flare mini by Vince Camuto.
36. A simple skater mini in crushed slate blue velvet with a low V-back.
37. A not-so-ordinary LBD with a high lace neck and full tulle skirt.
38. An embellished flapper midi dress for parties in the West Egg.
39. And this disco-perfect mini with gold sequins, gold sequins, an open back, and some more gold sequins.
