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Best Party Dresses for Holiday Parties 2026: Velvet, Sequin and Special Occasion Dresses

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Party dresses I would actually wear this holiday season: velvet, sequin and satin dresses for Christmas parties, New Year's Eve and winter events, in silk, chiffon and velvet only. Statement dresses that photograph well. Shop each dress through my Sh...
 
STAUD, Mimi Dress, $450
 
SIMONMILLER, Taja Satin Mini Dress, $375
 
SIMKHAI, Naelle Bow-Detail Cropped Top, $445
 
SIEDRÉS - Monica Ruffled Chiffon Maxi Dress – $695
 
SIMKHAI, Burke Draped Velvet Midi Dress in Sapphire, $745.00
 
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I love a black velvet dress for holiday parties because it always looks polished without trying too hard. The fit and flare shape is the part I keep coming back to.
J.CREW - Fit-and-flare Mini Dress In Velvet
 
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This satin mixy dress is the one I would pick for a holiday dinner out. The chocolate berry color feels rich and the pockets make it easy to wear.
J.CREW - Collection Foldover Mixy Dress In Duchesse Satin
 
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A red satin slip dress is my easiest holiday party look. I love how the bias cut drapes, and red feels festive without any extra effort.
J.CREW - Column Slip Dress In Double-faced Satin
 
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This champagne satin slip is the pretty one I would wear to a holiday dinner. The lace trim makes it feel special and the color glows in candlelight.
TEN - Suite Satin Dress
 
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I love a long satin slip for holiday parties because it moves so well. The dotted pattern keeps it playful and the tie straps let me get the fit right.
TEN - Duskfall Satin Dress
 
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This lavender satin halter is the unexpected one I keep thinking about. The color is soft and the halter shape makes it feel dressed up with hardly any jewelry.
ARITZIA - Refine Shine™ Audience Mini Halter Dress
 
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Emerald velvet is my favorite holiday color and this dress is the proof. The swing shape is easy to move in, which matters at a party.
POMANDER PLACE - Velvet Kenzo Dress
 
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This is the holiday party dress I would actually wear. The velvet feels rich, the sleeves are flattering, and the green is so good with gold jewelry.
POMANDER PLACE - Samantha Dress
 
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A black velvet maxi is the dress I would wear to the fanciest holiday party on my calendar. The crystal buttons and the white cuffs make it feel so considered.
TUCKERNUCK - Black Velvet Loretta Dress
 
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I love a black velvet midi for holiday parties because it is elegant without being fussy. The ruching is so flattering and it is easy to dress up or down.
TUCKERNUCK - Black Velvet Elodie Dress