23 Year-Round Party Dresses You Can Wear Even After the Ball Drops

November 20, 2018

This time of year, everybody’s focused on the holidays. From gifts to decor, it’s almost like nothing exists past New Year’s Eve. And while we’re not advocating skipping the festivities, we want to make sure you’re thinking ahead.

That really rings true when it comes to snazzy holiday party dresses. Traditionally, there’s a lot of glitz and plush fabrics like velvet, especially in red and green hues. But you can still get the party started in unexpected shades and silhouettes. And the devil is in the details with everything from scalloped trim to ruching giving these dresses an edge. Come 2019, pull them out again for date night and your weekend wardrobe.

Here are 23 holiday party dresses that’ll still look hot come January 2.

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2018 Holiday Party Dresses

& Other Stories

Sequin Embellished Mini Dress, $149 at & Other Stories
Zara

Long Dress, $129 at Zara
Boden

Adora Velvet Dress, $230 at Boden
Violeta by Mango

Scoop-Back Sequin Dress, $249.99 at Mango
Ganni

Clark Ruffled Stretch-Crepe Maxi Dress, $150 at Net-a-Porter
Rachel Comey

Surveillance Ruched Velvet Dress, $550 at Need Supply Co.
Topshop

Lace Plunge Asymmetrical Slip Dress, $110 at Topshop
Shona Joy

Ambra Layered Ruffle Maxi Dress, $560 at Free People
Eckhaus Latta

Green Velvet Raglan Mini Dress, $204 at SSENSE
Ganni

Flynn Lace Dress in Black, $151.99 at Need Supply Co.
PrettyLittleThing

Plus Plisse Maxi Dress in Berry, $48 at ASOS
Mango

Satin Gown, $119.99 at Mango
Self Portrait

Ruffled Cutout Crepe Mini Dress, $266 at Matches Fashion
Zara

Blazer Dress, $119 at Zara
Mango

Wrap Back Dress, $79.99 at Mango
& Other Stories

Velvet Wrap Dress, $145 at & Other Stories
Universal Standard

Tenna Jersey Maxi Dress - Evening Blue, $120 at Universal Standard
Nanushka

Ezra Satin Wrap Dress in Red, $596 at Nanushka
Marc Jacobs

Striped Merino Wool Midi Dress, $237 at Net-a-Porter
Topshop

Scallop Lace Trim Dress, $80 at Topshop
Self Portrait

Handkerchief-Hem Satin Midi Dress, $227 at Matches Fashion
Zara

Tube Dress, $39.90 at Zara
Urban Outfitters

Emma Marie Lace Trim Midi Dress, $79 at Urban Outfitters

As passionate about feminism as she is about fashion, Morgan C. Schimminger spends much of her time writing and editing pieces on everything from celebrity style to the fight to keep funding for Planned Parenthood. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s degree in publishing from Rosemont College. Morgan has contributed to a variety of publications, including StyleBakery, Uptown, metro.pop and Sister 2 Sister. Every week for theFashionSpot, she profiles the Top 10 Best Dressed Celebs and provides a daily dose of stylish stars via Look of the Day.