Party Dresses
Your social calendar is filling up. There are cocktail soirées, office and dinner parties, family gatherings and then New Year’s Eve beyond that. And the truth is that even the most confident dressers can find themselves in a fashion crisis. The challenge is always how to wow without looking like you’re late for the ball. The solution, at least for us, is as simple as finding that one perfect dress. The one that’s versatile enough to re-invent from night to night. The one you love so much that you don’t mind reaching for it time after time. The one that instantly makes you feel good about yourself. After all, even throwing back a few flutes of fizz can’t compete with that hit of confidence you get from the right outfit. To that end, we’re sure you’ll find your after-dark match here.
Saloni
Kelly Bow-detail Silk-satin Dress£825
Our obsession with bows and satin finally comes together
Topshop
Snake Jacquard Knot Midi Dress£49
When you want to feel as elegant as you look festive
Sara Battaglia
Off-the-shoulder Crepe Dress£470
If you love a 1950s-style hourglass silhouette as much as we do
Emilia Wickstead
Gabriel Glittered Tulle Dress£1,815
Feel like the star of your own modern-day fairy tale
REDValentino
Tulle Midi Dress£760
A little black dress with a twist – and the only one you’ll ever need
Alessandra Rich
Crystal-embellished Maxi Dress£1,794
A discreetly glamorous dress with a side order of bling
Needle & Thread
Zelda Cold-shoulder Embroidered Tulle Dress£350
Calling all magpies – we have your party look sorted
Stine Goya
Liv Crushed-velvet Maxi Dress£330
This crushed-velvet stunner may be all demure up front, but it has a sexy open back
Topshop
Belted Velvet Midi Dress£25
Add this cheery dress to the festive rotation
Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini
Lace-trimmed Velvet Mini Dress£730
This statement-maker clashes textures in the most stylish way
Silvia Tcherassi
Dianora One-shoulder Velvet Midi Dress£885
A luxe velvet dress in our favourite shade of forest green
Whistles
Regina Sparkle Pleat Dress£169
We love this shimmering number alone at night or with a chunky knit in the day
Phase Eight
Starlette Sequined Tie Detail Dress£325
A stunning way to catch the light at your next party
Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini
Ruffled Tulle Dress£820
With ruffles in all the right places, this frock may be little but it packs a sartorial punch
Galvan
Pinwheel Lurex Dress£950
A smart silhouette with a figure-flattering twist and a shimmering metallic finish
Preen by Thornton Bregazzi
One-shoulder Tulle-trimmed Midi Dress£975
The pretty tulle shoulder detail alone has put this dress at the top of our wish list
Alice + Olivia
Bayley Satin-trimmed Sequined Dress£715
The most stylish way to sparkle head-to-toe this season combines an unexpected colour with a demure silhouette
REDValentino
Metallic Polka-dot D’esprit Midi Dress£915
We’re dotty for this classic evening option
Marchesa Notte
Velvet-trimmed Tulle Gown£1,215
The prettiest pink dress we’ve ever seen
Topshop
Sequin Embroidered Strap Fringe Dress£65
If you love a dance floor, we’ve found your New Year’s match
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Sara Battaglia
Off-the-shoulder Crepe Dress£470
REDValentino
Tulle Midi Dress£760
Emilia Wickstead
Gabriel Glittered Tulle Dress£1,815
Needle & Thread
Zelda Cold-shoulder Embroidered Tulle Dress£350
Alessandra Rich
Crystal-embellished Maxi Dress£1,794
Topshop
Belted Velvet Midi Dress£25
Stine Goya
Liv Crushed-velvet Maxi Dress£330
Silvia Tcherassi
Dianora One-shoulder Velvet Midi Dress£885
Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini
Lace-trimmed Velvet Mini Dress£730
Phase Eight
Starlette Sequined Tie Detail Dress£325
Whistles
Regina Sparkle Pleat Dress£169
Galvan
Pinwheel Lurex Dress£950
Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini
Ruffled Tulle Dress£820
Alice + Olivia
Bayley Satin-trimmed Sequined Dress£715
Preen by Thornton Bregazzi
One-shoulder Tulle-trimmed Midi Dress£975
Marchesa Notte
Velvet-trimmed Tulle Gown£1,215
REDValentino
Metallic Polka-dot D’esprit Midi Dress£915
