10 Christmas Party Dresses You Need
Christmas party season is upon us. Whether you spend the holiday wearing loungewear and tucking into your selection box or sipping champagne in a little red dress, one thing’s for sure: the annual Christmas party is the one time you really can go all out. We’re talking sequins, fringing and all the accessories.
In case you’re yet to start the hunt for the perfect dress, you’re in luck – we’ve created the only edit of party dresses you need to see this December…
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1. The Asymmetric Dress
We’re all about standing out when it comes to our Christmas party dresses, right? An asymmetric cami does just that. We love this style in a head-turning colour like neon green, but more muted tones can still have impact. We’re wearing ours with barely there sandals, a black clutch bag and fun sequin or diamante accessories.
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2. The Print Dress
From leopard to polka dots, we’ve been obsessed with print dresses all season and have no hesitation slipping into these styles. The first step is finding the right print for you, and we have plenty to choose from at River Island. We’ll be styling ours simply while keeping it fun with gold jewellery, strappy sandals and all of the highlighter. Who’s glowing? You are!
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3. The Collared Dress
We love structure when it comes to occasionwear, and there’s nothing that says ‘put together’ like a chic collared dress: it ticks all of our party dress boxes. Go for something festive, like a cheque or tartan mini, paired perfectly with a pair of kitten heels, silver hoop earrings and a smouldering smoky eye!
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4. The Sequin Dress
Is it even Christmas if you don’t wear head-to-toe sequins?! We say more is more when it comes to sparkle this party season, and a black sequin dress is the upgrade your LBD needs. We’ll be wearing ours with bold heels.
5. The Wrap Dress
If you want to swerve the cloakroom queue, a long-sleeve mini dress will be your Christmas saviour. We’re particularly loving metallic plisse styles with little details that make a world of difference to your final look (think a wrap front or frill cuffs). Wear with party statement heels and jewellery for extra impact.
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6. The Blazer Dress
If you’re the star of the dancefloor after a mulled wine (or two) a blazer dress will be your favourite festive go-to. We’re wearing ours with over the knee boots and diamante earrings. Dress code: dancefloor ready.
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7. The Midi Dress
If sequins and sparkles aren’t your thing, a nude wrap midi dress is the chic alternative your wardrobe's been begging for. Wear with embellished heeled sandals, hoop earrings and a statement bag.
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8. The Little Black Dress
It wouldn’t be party season without a little black dress, would it? The faithful friend we can turn to again and again, we love incorporating details like chain straps, frills, or tassels which help keep things interesting.
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9. The Pink Dress
Who says pink isn’t a Christmas colour? A pink midi dress is sure to turn all the heads at this year’s festive party. Add a faux fur jacket and pink heels for just the right amount of extra.
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10. The Fringe Dress
Give the angel on the tree a run for her money with a white shift dress. It's the ultimate cocktail dress to see you through the festive season; simply add white court shoes and a faux fur shawl scarf to beat the chill in the taxi queue.
