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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).
16. A dazzling blue number because red and green aren't the only colors you're allowed to wear at holiday parties!
Get it from Windsor for $44.90 (available in sizes XS–L).
17. A darling dotted mini dress so everyone can spot the cutest person at the party. *Spoiler alert* it's you.
Promising review: "Wow do I love this dress. It fits so nicely and is so cute. Can’t wait to wear for Christmas!" —Lexie Daniels
Get it from Amazon for $47.88+ (available in sizes S–XL and six colors).
Psst: This item is included in Prime Try Before You Buy, so you can give it a trial run if you're a member!
18. A velvet wrap dress that'll look absolutely stunning next to the tree for some much-needed Instagram pics. How else will people see you in this gorgeous dress?!
Promising review: "Loved this dress for a November wedding. Extremely soft and comfortable. Fit perfectly. I took the button off the chest because I liked it better that way, but it can be buttoned up more if you have a larger chest which is fabulous." —Kristen J
Get it from Amazon for $46.99 (available in sizes S–XL and six colors).
19. An off-shoulder wrap midi dress so you can recreate the snowy scene from Edward Scissorhands, but without the, ya know, hand part.
Get it from Boohoo for $19.25 (originally $55; available in sizes L–4XL and four colors).
20. A lovely plaid dress because, hello, it's the holiday season. It's time for everything plaid. Plus it has ~pockets~!
Promising review: "It is lightweight and comfortable. The long sleeve make it right to take the edge off the coolness of fall and the transition to afternoon wariness. I wore this to an afternoon outdoor wedding and it was perfect." —Joy
Get it from Amazon for $30.01+ (available in sizes XS–3XL and in other colors/patterns).
21. A mermaid maxi dress perfect for a more formal holiday party where you want to look like the belle of the ball.
22. A mock-neck sweater dress because sometimes a turtleneck is a *bit* much, but you get cold way too easily. It also comes with a cute belt!
Promising review: "Beautiful dress! The material is sweater like and warm. Great quality and considering ordering it in a different color." —Lottie Labouff
Get it from Amazon for $41.99 (available in sizes S–XL and 19 colors).
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23. A belted sheath dress that comes in 23 colors, so you could buy a few different options and always look amazing at each party you were invited to.
Promising review: "Love the color of this dress! And the length is great for work or a holiday party. I have received so many compliments." —AimingtoStressLess
Get it from Amazon for $24.49+ (available in sizes S–XL and 23 colors).
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24. A simple bodycon dress because you don't need to dress up to look amazing at the next holiday party — you ARE the party!
Get it from Ashley Stewart for $24.75 (originally $49.50; available in sizes 1X–4X and three colors).
25. A pleated wrap dress — you'll find it incredibly difficult to not just twirl around all night long while wearing it.
Promising review: "This dress was perfect for the occasion! It’s light weight and comfortable. I felt just the right amount of sexiness yet I was still elegant enough to be classic. The length was perfect and the color was spectacular." —Erica
Get it from Amazon for $45.99+ (available in sizes S–2XL and 15 colors).
26. A split wrap velvet dress that is almost guaranteed to be the main topic everyone is discussing at the holiday party because it's just SO. DANG. BEAUTIFUL.
Promising reviews: "Loved the dress for the fall wedding I went to!! It fit perfect and was SO comfortable AND I got many compliments on it!! Excited to wear it again!!" —Trisha Doty
"I bought this for a Christmas party! I read the reviews carefully so I wasn’t disappointed, but I will warn you, it is designed to show leg with the very high slit. If that makes you uncomfortable then don’t buy it. Good quality dress for the money!" —Shelly
Get it from Amazon for $45.99 (available in sizes S–XL and five colors).
27. A lace-sleeved vintage dress if you love sleeves but don't want to go *too* long — we've got you! Reviewers love wearing this dress with a petticoat!
Promising review: "This dress arrived exactly as pictured! The color is a rich emerald green. The lace detail is well made with the perfect amount of stretch. This color dress has a side zipper, vs. on the back with some of the other colors. I kind of prefer that just cause it’s less noticeable and easier to zip up. :) I wore this dress to two holiday parties in one evening and received more compliments than I expected!" —Jamie MC
Get it from Amazon for $54.99 (available in sizes S–2XL and five colors).
28. And finally, a belted dress so perfect for any holiday party, you won't even need to live in a place where it snows, thanks to the stunning snowflake pattern to really put you in the spirit!
Get it from Bloomchic for $42.80 (available in sizes M–6XL).
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