Sparkles, bows, and plaid, oh my! ✨
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The best part about the holiday season is that there's something for everyone to look forward to. There are holiday feasts, gift exchanges, Christmas soirees—and plenty of other Christmas activities and parties! You never seem to run out of excuses to wear your favorite Christmas outfits. Given that, there's no better time to find at least one special dress that makes you show off your Christmas spirit in style.
If you'll need a go-to outfit, we've rounded up the best Christmas dresses, so you can be your most festive no matter the event! We found work appropriate dresses for office parties, whether they are day or night. There are also more casual looks that can easily be winter dresses all season long, but we also included some sparkly finds for the dressier occasions. You can wear them to cocktail parties, and they can double as winter wedding guest dresses, too!
There are plenty of traditionally red, green, and plaid numbers that bring instant Christmas cheer as soon as they are zipped up. Wear a maxi dress to cover your legs if you’re cold or go bold with a mini and pop on a pair of tights. And no matter what length you like, we found options that cover every price point. We even found looks around $50, so you don't have to break the bank while you're also shopping for all those last-minute gifts. So go ahead, give one of these holiday dresses a whirl. All those Christmas gatherings await!
Christmas lights won't be the brightest thing in the room when you're wearing this sequin number this holiday season. This long sleeve mini dress is complete with bright red sequins, an open back, and a flowy silhouette, so it's comfy without sacrificing style. Plus, it's fun enough to take you from holiday party to night on the town!
Florals? For winter? Now that may actually be groundbreaking! This floral-printed mesh maxi dress pays homage to popular Christmas florals that color the season. Featuring side slits, a boat neck, and sleeveless, ruched shoulders, the details on this one take the (Christmas) cake.
Talk about a dress you can wear any day of the year! Dress it up for Christmas with some sparkly heels, and keep it on rotation in your closet through the summer wedding season. It's made of luxe stain, features all-over pleating, and has a fun one-shoulder neckline.
This bright red dress is just begging for a cute pair of flats during the day and some statement jewelry at night! The festive jacquard fabric, short ruffle sleeves, and velvet bow make it extra special, no matter what time of day it is.
With its deep evergreen mesh fabric complete with the shimmering stars that cover it, this maxi dress is the easiest way to emulate the beauty of a Christmas tree. The ankle length hem, long sleeves, and collared neck make it appropriate enough to wear to an office Christmas party while the side slit and metallic pops of gold set it apart from your typical corporate garb.
A little lace is always a good option during the holiday season! This mermaid style midi dress has a sweetheart square neckline and ruched, ruffle detailing for a classy yet flirty look. Its made of anti-wrinkle lace fabric and is fully lined throughout the bodice and skirt, so you won't have to worry about any wardrobe malfunctions as you dance the night away.
If the "dress" part of Christmas dress sounds unappealing, but you still want all the festive vibes, look no further than this square neck romper. The evergreen diamond leaf eyelet fabric will match perfectly with your tree (and our picks of cute Christmas jewelry).
Take a page from Ree's holiday style guide with this stunning tiered ruffle dress. The red satin floral print is atypical from the usual holiday florals, while still maintaining a color scheme that's perfect for the wintery occasion.
Contrary to popular belief, you can in fact get away with a little black dress this Christmas. The deep red velvet floral burnout details on black sheer mesh combine traditional elements of Christmas fashion with the the slimming, chic nature of a little black dress. The smocked trim and bow waist-tie also add a subtle yet festive flair.
Red velvet isn't reserved for your Christmas dessert table thanks to this mini dress. What makes this dress special are the details — like the functional covered buttons that run the length of the A-line silhouette, the deep V-neckline, and the plush velvet composition. Dress it down with boots for Christmas brunch, or up with a statement necklace and festive kitten heels for a cocktail party.
You can't go wrong with a flattering, solid green dress! We also can't get enough of the fun long puff sleeves and asymmetrical hem. They add a dramatic flair to a wrap silhouette, and the color is just perfect for the holidays.
While a red or green dress is the easy option for a Christmas party, gold is an underrated option that will make you the star of the show. This one shoulder, knee-length option is made of a stretchy sequin fabric that reviewers say hugs all the right places. It also comes in metallic shades like silver and rose gold, as well as classics like red and green, so you can customize your formal holiday party look to your liking.
Business in the front, (Christmas) party in the back. This festive bright red silk midi number features a gorgeous open back and the attached sash adds a dramatic flair to the simple silhouette.
The great thing about a flattering fit and flare dress in green is that it happens to work perfectly for Christmas, but you can wear it all winter long, too. This is great for casual day gatherings and work parties.
A bit of bling is always a good option during the holiday season! This faux wrap style has sequins from V neck to hem with just enough swing to make it comfy for having a jolly good time during a night out.
Finding an affordable dress that's flexible to dress up or down and go from day to night is not impossible! Look at this pretty little stretch number with flattering flutter sleeves. It's so easy to accessorize, and it also comes in other Christmas-friendly colors like green bright red.
A classic windowpane plaid, peter pan collar, and bow detail―what's not to love about this fit and flare dress? Go day to night by popping on some heels and a little bling or wear it to any daytime activity.
A night out on the town to celebrate the holidays calls for a flirty velvet dress! This wrap silhouette has added elegance thanks to the ruffle hem detailing and gorgeous shade of forest green.
A little lace is always a good idea. With a ruffle crew neck, floral lace elastic cuffs, and a flattering waist tie, this affordable number is an instant party classic.
If you really want to celebrate, show it off with a little Christmas print. This comfy A-line number is covered in red and white stars and candy canes. Talk about instantly festive!
AnnMarie Mattila is the Commerce Editor for The Pioneer Woman, covering products ranging from home, fashion, beauty, and more.
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