I'm in Full Holiday-Party Mode—29 Dresses I Know I'll Wear to All My Events
Pictured: Helsa Serafina Silk Dress ($498)
Party season has officially arrived. With a calendar full of various holiday events—from glamorous fashion parties to intimate gatherings with friends—this month is set to be a never-ending roller coaster of social soirées and the only thing to consider after sending in your RSVP is, of course, what to wear. It takes a lot of shopping and outfit coordination to step out each time with a thrilling look, but I also get a little help from my collection of dresses.
It's been said before, but a dress is the definition of a sartorial shortcut. Sure, you need to find the right heels and accessories to complement it, but that certainly beats dreaming up an entire outfit from scratch. My holiday wardrobe leans heavily on a rotation of cocktail dresses that I lean on as a one-and-done outfit. Ahead, see my Rolodex of compliment-inducing dresses, from elevated LBDs to luxe velvet and embellished numbers.
Anna is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who has been a member of the Who What Wear team for over seven years, having begun her career in L.A. at brands like Michael Kors and A.L.C. As an editor, she has earned a reputation for her coverage of breaking trends, emerging brands, luxury shopping curations, fashion features, and more. Anna has penned a number Who What Wear cover interviews, including Megan Fox, Julia Garner, and Lilly Collins. She also leads the site’s emerging travel vertical that highlights all things travel and lifestyle through a fashion-person lens.
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