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Unless otherwise specified, all sizes in this post are listed in women's.
1. A showstopping cocktail dress for those holiday parties where you *really* want to make heads turn.
Promising review: "Just received the green dress in the mail and immediately tried it on. Fits perfectly! I like that the material is thin enough to where I won't be sweating to death. I will be wearing it for my Christmas party coming up in December." —C. Athens
Get it from Amazon for $44.99 (available in sizes XS–XL and six colors).
2. A sequined dress that'll shine bright like a diamond as you twirl through the night to your favorite holiday tunes.
Get it from Forever 21 for $39.99 (available in sizes XS–2XL and two colors).
3. A fancy-looking pencil dress with sleeves so dramatic, you may find yourself moving your arms a lot just to show them off.
Promising review: "Loved the dress and how it felt and looked on. It had a nice stretch for my body. Dressier than I anticipated. Great for a wedding or special event." —Reader=leader
Get it from Amazon for $49.99 (available in sizes XS–3XL and 46 colors).
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4. A midi sweater dress if your idea of a holiday outfit is wearing sparkly shoes and earrings and keeping the outfit more minimal (and warm!).
Get it from Nordstrom for $48 (available in sizes 2–14).
5. A ribbed knit dress that'll make you look like the main character in every holiday movie ever. You know, the busy workaholic who leaves the hustling city to help her family's alpaca farm and meets a dreamy McDreamyface. That's you now.
Promising review: "I love this dress. It couldn’t be more perfect. In fact, I just ordered it in a different color." —Rhonda Knight
Get it from Amazon for $37.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 13 colors).
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6. A silky long-sleeve dress perfect for being awarded "Best Dressed" at all the upcoming holiday events and will be exceptionally warmer (and cuter) if paired with fleece-lined tights!
Promising reviews: "Looks amazing on. So soft and so so cute. It can be worn with or without the belt." —Natalia
"A must-have! This dress is everything!!! I purchased the green color and it’s absolutely beautiful! I think it’s my new favorite dress! The fit and length were perfect!" —Jennifer Caldorera
Get it from Amazon for $42.98+ (available in sizes 2XS–2XL, 2X–5X, and five colors).
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7. A lantern-sleeve knit dress that will become your "go-to" dress for all the holiday parties this season and possibly for the next several years too!
8. An oversized turtleneck sweater dress you can cinch at the waist with a stylish belt, or keep loosey-goosey for when you want a more oversized flow, especially when you want space to get your groove on during the party.
Promising review: "So I sized up just because I wanted a cozy fit. When I tell you it’s the warmest thing I own it is the warmest thing I own. The material appears thin but it withheld all my body heat and kept me warm which I did not expect. It’s a bit chunky which is also fine. But definitely soft and homey." —Jen Riv
Get it from Amazon for $41.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 15 colors).
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9. A ruched velvet mini dress because nothing says "it's a holiday party" quite like velvet does.
Promising review: "I don't usually get compliments from total strangers, but this dress brings it out in people I guess. It's SO cute and comfortable, hugs in the right places, lots of cleavage, and all around it's my favorite winter time cocktail dress. I wore it with fish net tights and boots, so cute." —msebaker
Get it from Amazon for $36.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and five colors).
10. A batwing sleeve mini dress so beautiful, you won't even have to bring a gift to the party. You *are* the gift.
Promising review: "The perfect dress for the holidays. I NEVER write reviews but I had to add one for this dress. If you’re thinking of getting... DO IT! I was so scared this dress would not fit me well because of the sweater material....I was so wrong. I don’t even wanna take it off!!! 10/10" —Elliott
Get it from Amazon for $41.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 28 colors).
11. A stellar velvet frock that'll leave you and all the holiday guests starry-eyed because of how darn cute it is.
Promising review: "This is a great little black dress! I wanted something comfy that I could dress up or down. This hit all the marks! It's not tight which is good for me, but doesn't just hang there. It's a little stretchy so if you wanted it tighter I'd suggest getting one size smaller than usual, but I was right on the money with my size. Machine washable is a plus, and I would recommend it." —Always220
Get it from Amazon for $42.99 (available in sizes XS–XL and six colors).
12. An asymmetrical off-shoulder dress for when you want to show up to the holiday party and be more popular than the mistletoe.
Promising review: "Great quality and fit! Looked high end for just a few dollars! Thank you! It was perfect for the wedding my husband and I went to over the weekend!" —KellLynn
Get it from Amazon for $35.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and eight colors).
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13. A bodycon sweater dress to wear while catching snowflakes outside with your nieces and nephews instead of listening to the family drama going on inside.
Promising review: "This dress is great! It fits so nicely and the fabric is so soft. The length is perfect too. I’m 5’3 and normally things run super long on me but this was a perfect length. It looked great with boots! I’ll definitely be wearing this for Thanksgiving. So happy with this purchase ❤️" —Amazon customer
Get it from Amazon for $46.99+ (available in sizes S–XL and 23 colors).
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14. A comfortable sweater dress for when you just want something simple that you can glam up with the perfect accessories.
Kissy's Fine Apparel is a family-owned boutique based in The Berkshires which specializes in on-trend fashionable pieces to elevate your wardrobe.
Get it from Kissy's Fine Apparel for $56 (available in size S–L).
15. A flowy V-neck dress that conveniently comes with pockets so you can stuff them with holiday treats before you sneak out to go back home before the party even ends.
Promising review: "So cute! It has pockets, is comfortable, and the length goes approximately to the knees which I love! I usually wear a medium dress but I got a small because it looked to be a pretty loose fit and I'm glad I did! So it does run a little big." —Laura
Get it from Amazon for $26.99+ (available in sizes S–3XL and 21 colors).