In Search of the Perfect Holiday Party Dress? Here Are 26 Under $100 We Think You’ll Love

Velvet and burgundy in a flattering wrap-style silhouette: We’ve already found our favorite.

Why blend into a sea of red and green when you could stand out in sheer-sleeved animal print? Pair it with gold or silver heels and your fave dangly earrings for the ultimate head-turning ensemble.

The stretchy neckline and waistband mean you can absolutely shake it like a Polaroid picture on the dance floor. 

Or go cozy in a long-sleeve maxi dress in moody florals (that you can wear with boots and a blanket scarf after all the holiday festivities are over). 

You can never go wrong with a black elastic-waisted romper...but add a bit of pizzazz with a pair of tights and some sparkly earrings.

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The length and cut of this cap-sleeve rose-patterned dress feels simple enough...until you see the thigh-high slit and open back.

Channel The Great Gatsby, the ultimate party inspiration, with a sparkly silver sheath. Bonus: It’s 100 percent machine washable. 

Metallics and sequins not your thing? Mix it up with a dark tonal animal print. 

Style this jumpsuit for every soiree on your calendar. It’ll look just as fabulous with mules and chunky layered necklaces as it will with sparkly earrings and heels. 

“Wait, you didn’t pay hundreds of dollars for that?!”—Everyone who sees you in this frock.

A slight sheen gives this Kate Middleton copycat dress its party pizzazz..

The satin finish, handkerchief hem and high neck on this dress make it feel like something you’d see plastered all over Instagram...in a good way.

Multicolored sparkle is an unexpectedly festive touch to the netted chiffon overlay. Plus, it lets your body breathe when you’re Electric Sliding with your coworkers. 

Florals in winter? Groundbreaking...when done in a seasonally appropriate color and on-trend tiered ruffle skirt.

Calling all our A-line-loving ladies: This pussy-bow dress in jacquard patterned satin feels so much more luxe than its price tag suggests.

Spring for emerald green with a gathered waist and drapey puff sleeves. It’s a rich color that adds an expensive feel to any outfit. 

That silky strand floating in the back? That’s the extra-long halter tie that can be done up in a giant bow under your sleek updo or left trailing elegantly behind like in the photo above. (Just sayin’.)

You’ve been yearning for a silk slip dress. This one lets you dabble in the trend without an expensive commitment. 

Channel the ’80s disco trend in this velour polka-dot frock with a ruched skirt and ruffle hem. 

Dress it up with a blazer for your office holiday party, or style it down with flats for Christmas dinner with the fam.

Have you even seen anything more festive? We think not...

This mock-neck mini in a lightweight jersey is the most comfortable dress on this list...but no one has to know.

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Who says you can’t take inspiration from the classics? Make like a Sugarplum Fairy and don a mint-green dotted mesh number. 

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These are pleats you can absolutely twirl the night away in.

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A flattering front knot cinches you in at your middle (yep, even after all those pigs in a blanket).

From date night to holiday party, this sheer-backed, sleeveless tiered frock is going to make every other dress in your closet jealous (in the best way).