9 Dresses for Holiday Parties

Celebrate the Holidays in Style with These Nine Festive Dresses

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From cocktail hour with colleagues to New Year’s Eve celebrations, we’ve rounded up nine obsession-worthy dresses to get you through every kind of holiday party in style.

  1. Expect to see this London-based women’s line pop up on your Instagram feed. Influencers are swooning over the lacy, tiered cocktail dresses.

    Self Portrait, Star Lace-Paneled Mini Dress, $435 Courtesy Neiman Marcus
  2. Have a fancy holiday party? Opt for this emerald-hued lace gown with choker collar detail.

    Alexis, Eleanora Lace Cap-Sleeve Gown, $935
    Alexis, Eleanora Lace Cap-Sleeve Gown, $935 Courtesy Neiman Marcus
  3. Pair this gold draped-front dress with booties for an effortless French-girl style.

    ba&sh, Galaxie Metallic Draped-Front Minidress, $530
    ba&sh, Galaxie Metallic Draped-Front Minidress, $530 Courtesy Neiman Marcus
  4. Don this flirty dress for a friend’s gathering or relaxed after-work cocktails.

    NICHOLAS, Vintage Floral High-Neck Mini Dress, $595
    NICHOLAS, Vintage Floral High-Neck Mini Dress, $595 Courtesy Neiman Marcus
  5. This #OnlyatNM strapless sweetheart dress ticks off boxes for two winter trends: velvet, and oxblood. Check, and check.

    Veronica Beard, Plaza Strapless Velvet Midi Dress, Wine, $695
    Veronica Beard, Plaza Strapless Velvet Midi Dress, Wine, $695 Courtesy Neiman Marcus
  6. This metallic frock may not be office appropriate, but it’s the perfect party dress to slip into to ring in the New Year.

    Haute Hippie, Morton Lamé Cowl Slip Dress, Gold, $495
    Haute Hippie, Morton Lamé Cowl Slip Dress, Gold, $495 Courtesy Neiman Marcus
  7. Impress your boss at this year’s office party in this structured, bell sleeve sheath dress.

    Milly Selena Off-The-Shoulder Sheath Dress, Bordeaux, $485
    Milly Selena Off-The-Shoulder Sheath Dress, Bordeaux, $485 Courtesy Neiman Marcus
  8. Drip in gold in this DVF floor-length gown ideal for a black-tie NYE party.

    Diane von Furstenberg, Ariel Armour Embellished Wrap Dress, $2,200
    Diane von Furstenberg, Ariel Armour Embellished Wrap Dress, $2,200 Courtesy Neiman Marcus
  9. Good news, you can wear the cold shoulder look during the winter with this Alice and Olivia shift dress.

    Alice + Olivia, Carli Cold-Shoulder Crepe Mini Dress, $275
    Alice + Olivia, Carli Cold-Shoulder Crepe Mini Dress, $275 Courtesy Neiman Marcus

Add sparkle to your outfit with these metallic accessories, or shop the suggested shoes and handbags below to complete the look. Happy holidays!

Pearl Suede 120mm Sandal, Black/Champagne
Nudist Ankle-Strap Sandal, Platinum
Adria Pointed-Toe d'Orsay Pump, Burgundy
Leo Velvet Envelope Clutch Bag, Soft Berry
Madison Satin Bow Clutch Bag, Silver/Black

 

9 Dresses for Holiday Parties