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35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Whether you're going to an office party, girls night in or a family get-together, we've rounded up the best holiday frocks you can wear to any occasion.
Holiday Dresses

Between shopping for gifts and an often jam-packed social schedule, the holiday season can be a little overwhelming. But, don't worry — we've got you. Here are the hottest holiday dresses from  retailers to get you started on party attire. From metallic sequins to rich winter velvet dresses, these dresses will make you look fabulous (with a minimum amount of fuss).

Holiday Dresses 2018

Split skirt dress

US$218, The Reformation.

35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Shift dress with dobby mesh sleeves

$59, Asos.

35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Boat neck fit and flare belted cocktail dress

$198, Le Chateau.

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35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Velvet dolman dress

$60, Dynamite.

35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Satin split-front dress

$190, Evernew.

35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Lilac ruffle maxi dress

$213, Tobi.

35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Siren sequin mini

$220, Free People.

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35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Multi pleat chiffon midi dress

$89, Simons.

35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Sallyet shift dress

$248, Club Monaco.

35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Ecoulement dress

Wilfred, $178, Aritzia.

35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Sequin wrap dress

US$130, Eloquii.

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35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Polka dot midi tie-front dress

Renamed, $104, Shopbop.

35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Sheer yoke dress

$135, Loft.

35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Cinched-waist plaid chiffon dress

$175, J. Crew.

35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

V-neck lace dress

$99, H&M

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35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Surplice mini dress

$35, Forever 21.

35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Shimmering pleated dress

$229, Simons.

35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Bow neck chiffon dress

$65, Reitmans.

35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Sequin maxi swing dress

$220, Free People.

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35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Velvet wrap dress

$39, Women+ Joe Fresh.

35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Tulip bow dress

$400, Ted Baker.

35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Floral wrap dress

$128, French Connection

35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Tiered skirt with feathered sleeves

US$129, Eloquii.

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35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Calf-length buckle dress

$40, H&M.

35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Velvet midi dress

US$79, Mod Cloth.

35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Strapless metallic dress

Gamerous, $126, Shopbop

35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Fitted midid lace dress

$149, Additionelle.

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35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Sleeveless boucle dress

$29, Joe Fresh.

35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Velvet wrap dress

US$140, Eloquii.

35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Polka-dot flare shirtdress

$123, Loft.

35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Leopard print maxi dress

$289, J. Crew.

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Patterned flounce dress

$50, H&M.

35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Plaid A-line

US$89, Mod Cloth.

35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Rishiri drape flared dress

$228, French Connection.

35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Fit and flare flocked dress

$129, Additionelle.

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35 Cute Party Dresses For The Holidays

Watch: How To Stand Out At Your Next Holiday Party

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Emily MacCulloch is a freelance beauty writer and co-founder of The T-Zone.

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