34 Amazing Holiday Dresses To Kick Off Party Season

Whether you’re looking for sweet and swingy, sultry and sleek, or elegant and embellished, today’s slideshow delivers a rhapsody of merry dresses for every style and every occasion.
Contrast Pleat Crepe Dress ($982) in Black and White
Halo Midi Bodycon Dress ($76) in Oxblood
Lace-Detailed Crepe Mini Dress ($550) in Coral
Annabelle Cross Front Dress ($552)
Corina Fringe Dress ($795) in Black
Embroidered Satin Dress ($139) in Black
Bustier Detail Pencil Dress ($125) in Neutral
Wrap-Front Striped Jacquard Dress ($945)
Open Back Sequined Dress ($190) in Stone
Crystal-Embellished Wool-Blend Crepe Dress ($750) in Black
Rococo Statement Dress ($898) in Blue
Risette Coated Ruffle Dress ($285) in Black
Artisanl Halter Dress ($350) in Black/Cream
Tacy Floral Dress ($275) in Mint Green
Wilfred Isidore Dress ($165) in Black
Kirby Dress ($695) in Blush Champagne
Embroidered Shift Dress ($495) in Black
Stella Strapless Dress ($395) in Black/Ivory Combo
Pleated Satin Dress ($395) in Black
Lace Skater Dress ($105) in Black
Burgundy Lace Dress ($1250) in Burgundy
Crackle Printed T Shirt Dress ($61) in Assorted
Silky Wool Viscose Dress ($495) in Carmine
Metallic Chiffon Wrap Dress ($300) in Silver
J Pop Plain Peplum Dress ($220) in Black
Brocade Shift Dress ($245) in Purple
Natalie Blu Two Tone Fit and Flare Dress ($360) in Blue/Black
Foss Fitted Bodice Cutout Back Dress ($440) in Pink Multi
Printed Dress ($515) in Black/Teal
Flower Dress ($618) in Multi
Ernestina Lace Detail Dress ($465) in Black
Scalloped Lace Dress ($268) in Lipstick Red
Izzey Foliage Print Dress ($255) in Multicolor
Chiffon Dress ($70) in Red

Jessica Baker is Who What Wear’s Executive Director, Entertainment, where she ideates, books, writes, and edits celebrity and entertainment features.
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