The 25 Best Holiday Dresses To Prep For All Your Dazzling Parties

With the temperatures dropping and chilly nights awaiting us with glee, you’ve probably been scrambling for your fall knits. But maybe you’re feeling more electric this year? If you’re sensing the festive spirit as your social calendar fills up, we’ve got quite a selection of holiday dresses lined up for you. After another strenuous year, I think we’re all overdue to glow up at all the office soirées, family reunions, and dinner parties that await our RSVPs.

On our list, you’ll find plenty of holiday party dresses in luxe metallics, sparkly sequins, and glamorous gem tones. Many are trimmed with top fall fashion trends — think plenty of celestial details, such as shimmering embellishments. Just be sure to add to your cart ASAP, so that your show-stopping dress arrives in time — that is, in time for your grand entrance, wink wink. Scroll ahead to see the best holiday dresses for women. It’s never too early to prepare.

The Best Comfortable Holiday Dresses

If you want to stay comfy all night long but still exude that cheerful spirit, glide into one of these cozy sweater dresses or flowy options. Can you really call it the holidays without some tartan or plaid goodness? It’s probably a rule that you ought to wear the classic prints sometime this season.

The Best Long-Sleeve Holiday Dresses

Immerse yourself in our carousel of the best long-sleeve dresses to keep you warm throughout the brisk night. You won’t find stuffy long-sleeve options here. Each number has its own stylish flair of a statement neckline, from off-the-shoulder designs to a V-neck.

The Best Classy Holiday Dresses

Keep it elegant and graceful in lush-colored frocks with delicate bows, lace, and airy puff sleeves. Trust us when we say you’ll want to wear them all to your elevated dinner and holiday parties.

The Best Work Holiday Party Dresses

Phew, how time has flown by. Do you have a list of work events or office parties to RSVP to in the upcoming months? Pick one of our more modest — but still chic — dresses for the party. You can spice up the piece with your favorite fall boots and layer comfortably with a wool coat or leather jacket.

The Best Holiday Cocktail Dresses

Tell us you don’t wanna shimmy-shimmy in this all night long. Your only assignment when wearing these sparkling dresses is to find the nearest light source and bask in it like a Greek goddess. Make the pavement your catwalk.

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