Holiday guide

Holiday Party Dresses, From the Office Party to New Year's Eve

One dress can carry you from the office party to the last toast of the year. We grouped these by mood, not by occasion, so you can pick the silhouette that feels like you and style it up or down.

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Velvet and long hemlines for dinners out

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Urban CoCo Long-Sleeve Velvet Midi Dress, Wine Red

Velvet in a deep wine red is about as holiday as a dress gets. The scoop neck and ruching keep it simple, so it works for the office party and a dinner out.

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Fitted Fall Maxi Dress, Brown

A floor-length bodycon shape in warm brown, a nice change from the usual black. Add gold jewelry and a heel for a winter wedding or a formal party.

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REORIA Long-Sleeve Maxi Dress, Black

Long sleeves and a long hem make this black maxi an easy pick for colder nights. Dress it up with statement earrings or keep it quiet with a sleek bun.

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Pink lace and a little romance

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V-Neck Lace Swing Midi Dress, Pink

Soft pink lace with long sleeves and a swingy A-line skirt. Pretty without trying too hard, and a fresh alternative to red for holiday photos.

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Strapless and short for the countdown

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OFEEFAN Strapless Ruched Mini Dress, Black

A little black strapless mini with ruching through the body. Throw a long coat over it and you are ready for the countdown.

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Siena Ombre Sequin Strapless Mini Dress, Black and Platinum

Sequins that fade from black to platinum, with a split neckline. This is the one for New Year's Eve: keep the shoes and jewelry simple and let the dress shine.

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