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35 Holiday Dresses That Get the Party Started

Sequined minis, velvet wrap dresses, and more of the one-pieces we're eyeing this holiday season.

By Justine CarreonPublished: Nov 22, 2016

Textile, White, Dress, Pattern, Style, Fashion, One-piece garment, Day dress, Fashion design, Design,

Office holiday parties, Secret Santa exchanges, tree trimming gatherings, New Year's Eve—you're holiday party calendar is stacked and we get it. To take the stress out of getting ready for all of these events, we've rounded up 35 of our favorite dresses on the market. Sequined minis, velvet wrap dresses, simple shifts, and everything in between.

1

<p>Zara Jacquard Mini Dress, $70; <a href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/dresses/jacquard-mini-dress-c269185p3919038.html" target="_blank">zara.com</a></p>

Zara Jacquard Mini Dress, $70; zara.com

2

<p>Topshop Cross Front Maxi Dress, $115; <a href="http://us.topshop.com/en/tsus/product/clothing-70483/dresses-70497/oix-fnt-split-ring-5974244?bi=160&ps=20" target="_blank">topshop.com</a></p>

Topshop Cross Front Maxi Dress, $115; topshop.com

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3

<p>River Island Cream Eyelet A-Line Dress, $120; <a href="http://us.riverisland.com/women/dresses/shift-dresses/cream-eyelet-a-line-dress-690066" target="_blank">riverisland.com</a></p>

River Island Cream Eyelet A-Line Dress, $120; riverisland.com

4

3.1 Phillip Lim Sequin-Top Dress, $995; 31philliplim.com

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5

<p>Zimmermann Winsome Vine Dress, $2,675; <a href="https://us.zimmermannwear.com/readytowear/clothing/dresses/winsome-vine-dress-black-pearl.html" target="_blank">zimmermannwear.com</a></p>

Zimmermann Winsome Vine Dress, $2,675; zimmermannwear.com

6

<p>Lily Ashwell Mary Dress, $420; <a href="http://lilyashwell.com/clothes/dresses/mary-dress-jade.html" target="_blank">lilyashwell.com</a></p>

Lily Ashwell Mary Dress, $420; lilyashwell.com

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7

<p>Pixie Market Grey Blue Ruffled Cold Shoulder Dress, $49; <a href="http://www.pixiemarket.com/grey-blue-ruffled-cold-shoulder-dress.html" target="_blank">pixiemarket.com</a></p>

Pixie Market Grey Blue Ruffled Cold Shoulder Dress, $49; pixiemarket.com

8

<p>Balenciaga Embellished Embroidered Cotton- Canvas Dress, $12,500; <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/product/768999/balenciaga/embellished-embroidered-cotton-canvas-dress" target="_blank">net-a-porter.com</a></p>

Balenciaga Embellished Embroidered Cotton- Canvas Dress, $12,500; net-a-porter.com

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9

<p>The Reformation Prue Dress, $218; <a href="https://www.thereformation.com/products/prue-dress-garnet" target="_blank">thereformation.com</a></p>

The Reformation Prue Dress, $218; thereformation.com

10

<p>Madewell Silk Dancefloor One-Shoulder Dress, $145; <a href="https://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/DRESSES/goingoutpartydresses/PRDOVR~F9050/F9050.jsp" target="_blank">madewell.com</a></p>

Madewell Silk Dancefloor One-Shoulder Dress, $145; madewell.com

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11

<p>Iris and Ink Fil Coupé Midi Dress, $225; <a href="https://www.theoutnet.com/en-US/Shop/Product/Iris-and-Ink/Fil-coupe-tweed-midi-dress/757252" target="_blank">theoutnet.com</a></p>

Iris and Ink Fil Coupé Midi Dress, $225; theoutnet.com

12

<p>Stella McCartney Peach Marcelle Dress, $4,135; <a href="http://www.stellamccartney.com/us/stella-mccartney/maxi_cod34665190de.html" target="_blank">stellamccartney.com</a></p>

Stella McCartney Peach Marcelle Dress, $4,135; stellamccartney.com

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13

<p>AEO Velvet Tie Dress, $30; <a href="https://www.ae.com/women-aeo-velvet-tie-dress-navy/web/s-prod/0395_1401_410?cm=sUS-cUSD&catId=cat6190040" target="_blank">ae.com</a></p>

AEO Velvet Tie Dress, $30; ae.com

14

<p>J.Crew Flounce Silk Dress, $110; <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/dresses/day/PRDOVR~F8207/F8207.jsp" target="_blank">jcrew.com</a></p>

J.Crew Flounce Silk Dress, $110; jcrew.com

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15

<p>H&M Short Lace Dress, $35; <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/58940?article=58940-B" target="_blank">hm.com</a></p>

H&M Short Lace Dress, $35; hm.com

16

<p>Maison Margiela Pure Silk Twill Dress, $1,795; <a href="http://www.lagarconne.com/store/item/90-24-/39513/Maison-Margiela-Pure-Silk-Twill-Dress.htm#image_tiger_4" target="_blank">lagarconne.com</a></p>

Maison Margiela Pure Silk Twill Dress, $1,795; lagarconne.com

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17

<p>Banana Republic Fit and Flare Flower Print Dress, $148; <a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1005911&vid=1&pid=379580002" target="_blank">bananarepublic.com</a></p>

Banana Republic Fit and Flare Flower Print Dress, $148; bananarepublic.com

18

<p>Calvin Klein Collection Hannelisa Silk-Chiffon Mini Dress, $1,295; <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/product/768109/calvin_klein_collection/hannelisa-silk-chiffon-mini-dress" target="_blank">net-a-porter.com</a></p>

Calvin Klein Collection Hannelisa Silk-Chiffon Mini Dress, $1,295; net-a-porter.com

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19

<p>Chi Chi London Pink Mesh Insert Midi Dress, $110; <a href="http://us.dorothyperkins.com/en/dpus/product/dresses-788629/view-all-dresses-2523266/chi-chi-london-pink-mesh-insert-midi-dress-6070950?bi=80&ps=20" target="_blank">dorothyperkins.com</a></p>

Chi Chi London Pink Mesh Insert Midi Dress, $110; dorothyperkins.com

20

<p>Cyclas Flower Embroidery Wool Dress, $3,700; <u data-redactor-tag="u"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.thesecretcloset-2Donline.com&d=DgMGaQ&c=B73tqXN8Ec0ocRmZHMCntw&r=MD9PON_3e_YfvBNZlbD4wy2VpCsZUH7wLDWAZkHMYao&m=M-n9_ROS0nn7ldwbS24uWrmjVGp7mIzLXqfzi8xGfJM&s=MBAjEpmoIlNmQf5mL42Cq1vrJ_4LBmM-1Wg9epRUMYo&e=" target="_blank">www.thesecretcloset-online.com</a></u></p>

Cyclas Flower Embroidery Wool Dress, $3,700; www.thesecretcloset-online.com

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