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32 brilliant party dresses to see you through the festive season

These chic party dresses will ensure you’re the best dressed guest, whatever the occasion

To celebrate the unadulterated joy of getting dressed up, we’ve curated the ultimate party dress edit to ensure Christmas gets off to a stylish start. From timeless silhouettes to statement pieces, there’s an outfit to suit every occasion – and in keeping with more conscious shopping practices, we’ve ensured each and every one of these dresses can be worn long after the Christmas decorations have been packed away. Read on for our round-up of the chicest party dresses to wear this festive season and beyond.   

The Glossary Edit

The chic party dress edit

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

16 Arlington

Billie emerald feather-trimmed satin midi dress
£995

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Adam Lippes

Fringed Lurex midi dress
£1,940

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Alexander McQueen

Puff-sleeve flared faille midi dress
£1,790

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Burberry

Star-pattern dress
£2,099

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Halpern

sequined satin mini dress
£1,080

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

HVN

Lindy sequin-embellished tulle dress
£445

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Isabel Marant

Merenea floral-print silk-blend mini dress
£1,430

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Jenny Packham

Sabra embellished tulle mini dress
£2,380

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Jonathan Simkhai

Lydia pleated midi dress
£550

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Kalmanovich

Asymmetric puff-sleeve woven mini dress
£835

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Khaite

Frida Cutout Knit Midi Dress
£1,008

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Kitri

Aurora Maxi Dress
£155

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Maria Lucia Hohan

Siona Metallic Silk Dress
£1,635

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Meadows

Caster Velvet Dress
£195

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Molly Goddard

Anton strapless ruffled tulle dress
£2,400

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Monique Lhuillier

Embellished tulle midi dress
£3,449

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Paco Rabanne

Metallic fil coupé-velvet maxi dress
£1,330

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Prada

Leopard-print wool midi dress
£2,125

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Rasario

Rasario Off-shoulder velvet midi dress
£1,450

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Rebecca Vallance

Naomi ruched sequined tulle mini dress
£300

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Rixo

Candice paillette-embellished crepe mini dress
£285

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Rosie Assoulin

Pearl Halter Silk Midi Dress
£1,450

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Rotate Birger Christensen

Sierina leopard-print satin midi dress
£368

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Safiyaa

Ana cape-effect crepe and satin midi dress
£865

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Saint Laurent

Semi-Sheer Ruffled Silk Midi Dress
£2,175

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Saloni

Camille bow-embellished velvet midi dress
£695

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Self-Portrait

Polka-dot sweetheart-neck woven midi dress
£380

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Simone Rocha

floral-embroidered tiered midi dress
£1,276

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Solace London

Asta Panelled Midi Dress
£410

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Stella McCartney

Milly sequinned mini dress
£2,850

The best party dresses to wear this Christmas and thought the festive season from maxi, midi and mini styles in all colours and shapes

Taller Marmo

Ubud blue one-shoulder feather-trimmed gown
£1,645

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