The 19 Best Holiday Party Dresses to Buy and Wear Right This Very Second

‘Tis the season for all the parties, which means it’s also the season of shopping for all the best holiday party dresses a gal could ever want. We’re talking sequins, velvet, silk and tons of chic little black dresses to fit every style and budget. Whether you’re headed to a festive cookie exchange, your office work party or an all-out rager with friends, we’ve got you covered—here, 19 of the best dresses to wear to every fête on your calendar.

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There are three main trends breaking through the sea of sequins and velvet this holiday season. First, and perhaps the easiest one to wear, is metallics. Gold, silver, bronze, rose gold, really any shade and variation will do, as will any fabric. You can go for a more obvious sequin frock, or try a lightweight gold lamé or even a glittering silver velvet. Next is more modest silhouettes with an edgy twist. For example, a crewneck dress with mid-length sleeves and a midi-length hem but is also form fitting or incorporates sections of sheer material. It’s a real “opposites attract” moment. And last, we have bow adornments and ties or belts that can be tied into bows. If you’re worried about this trend looking too juvenile, try balancing it with something more overtly sexy or grown-up, like knotting a velvet ribbon around the waist of a slinky slip dress or tucking a bow top into a pair of wide-leg trousers.

All of the dresses below were pulled straight from the wishlists of PureWow’s most stylish editors, and come highly reviewed by shoppers, too. We included a mix of trendy and timeless designs to fit all different aesthetics, with prices ranging from less than $50 to just under $500