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The ultimate party dress guide for all of your end of year events.

Holiday season is here, friends, and with that comes the onslaught of Christmas parties, New Year's Eve events and a bunch of other gatherings that require sparkly dresses.

We're not complaining – we're always looking for an excuse to wear an extravagant frock. 

And if you haven't scored your party looks yet, now is the time to start adding to cart, because everyone is going to be rushing to get their hands on an outfit any second now.

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Because I love to harp on about fashion, I've compiled a list of the best dresses for each occasion. A good festive outfit is one that can be worn outside of the holidays as well, so don't worry, these are versatile and they're certainly not something you'll only get one use out of.

So, whether you're shopping for a Christmas party or New Year's Eve drinks, here are the best dresses for the festive season.

Work Christmas parties.

Tussah Santina Midi Dress, $149.95.

Image: Tussah, The Iconic.

City Chic Elisa Print Dress, 249.95.

Image: City Chic.

ASOS DESIGN Off Shoulder Corset Midi Dress, $150.

Image: ASOS.

Oh Polly Rosette Midi Dress, $225.

Image: Oh Polly.

Christmas Day lunch.

Petal & Pup Solana Off Shoulder Midi Dress, $99.

Image: Petal & Pup.

Target Puff Sleeve Mini Dress, $60.

Image: Target.

SHOWPO Robertson Midi Dress, $99.95.

Image: SHOWPO.

REVOLVE Shana Crystal Beaded Dress, $137.06.

Image: REVOLVE.

SHEIKE Raphael Mini Dress, $189.99.

Image: SHEIKE.

Atmos&Here Curvy Bahamas Maxi Dress, $119.99.

Image: Atmos&Here Curvy, The Iconic.

Christmas Day dinner.

Forever New Ivy Printed Midi Dress, $199.99.

Image: Forever New, The Iconic.

SHEIKE Gemini Dress, $279.99.

Image: SHEIKE.

Pretty Little Thing Olive Underwire Detail Draped Midi Dress, $108.

Image: Pretty Little Thing.

AJE Victoria Midi Dress, $725.

Image: AJE.

New Year's Eve.

Petal & Pup Gabourne Strapless Midi Dress, $139.

Image: Petal & Pup.

MESHKI Marcel Off Shoulder Diamante Maxi Dress, $259.

Image: MESHKI.

SHOWPO Valetta Mini Dress, $99.95.

Image: SHOWPO.

Pretty Little Thing Gold Sequin Bodycon Dress, $135.

Image: Pretty Little Thing.

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Top Comments

taintedblackcat 6 months ago
Are we really spending this much on dresses now just for one event?! I’m struggling to justify it. 

simple simon 6 months ago 1 upvotes
Pardon my straight male naivety. Does "midi dress/skirt" mean midway between the knees and ankles? So it's not mini, midi, full-length?
rush 6 months ago
@simple simon yeah, pretty much. I'd say mid calf- length? And there's also tea-length, which is in-between again - so it's sort of mini, knee length, tea length (think Grace Kelly in High Society), midi, then ankle length/full. And for sleeves there's cap, short, elbow length, 3/4, bracelet, long... and on the bottom half, hot pants/booty shorts, mid-thigh, knee length, Capri pants/pedal pushers, culottes, 7/8 length pants, and full length! It's a lot. 😆
simple simon 6 months ago 1 upvotes
@rush Wow! What an answer. Thanks Rush. I'd assumed "midi" meant mid-length - but yes, that's 'knee-lenth'.