Our favorite thing about the holidays? The cocktail parties, of course. Whether you’re headed to a required work function, a favorite annual neighborhood gathering, or a shindig to ring in the New Year (or all three), you want a look that’s both elegant and festive. Here, a collection of party-ready dresses from embellished LBDs to chic jumpsuits. Just add heels and martini glass. Styling tips, tricks and how-tos on our blog, theFIX.
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Alexia Admor Women’s Sleeveless Lace Midi Dress with Sheer Hem (Black)$325.0$139.0 -
Coconinno Women’s Monica Dress (Black)$120.0$49.0 -
Minuet Women’s Brocade Bow Back Dress (Black/Gold)$98.0$54.0 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Lace Dress with Velvet Trim (Black/Nude)$299.0$119.0 -
Marc New York Women’s V-Neck Dress with Sheer Sleeves (Night)$158.0$79.0 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Sleeveless Sequined Midi Dress (Midnight)$299.0$114.0 -
Marc New York Women’s Sheer Neck Dress (Night)$138.0$74.0 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Faux Leather Sheath Dress (Black)$259.0$114.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Wyatt Dress (Grey Garden)$345.0$84.0 -
Ali Ro Women’s Polka Dot Dress (Black)$310.0$129.0 -
Nue by Shani Women’s Mix-Media Dress (Black/Nude)$395.0$119.0 -
Nicole Miller Women’s Tail Feather Print Dress (Multi)$328.0$158.0 -
Sheri Bodell Women’s Sheath Dress with Zips (Black)$342.0$109.0 -
Janine of London Women’s Jumpsuit with Cape Popover (Black)$168.0$149.0 -
Jessica Simpson Women’s Fit-and-Flare Lace Dress (Black)$198.0$79.0 -
Julia Jordan Women’s Blouson Jumpsuit (Black)$342.0$89.0 -
Janine of London Women’s Jeweled Belt Jumpsuit (Black)$138.0$149.0 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Seamed Sheath Dress (Dark Teal)$196.0$69.0 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Shimmer Windowpane Pleated Dress (Black/Gold)$420.0$89.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Violet Fit-and-Flare Dress (Noir)$239.0$104.0 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Tulip Skirted Halter Dress (Black)$259.0$104.0 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Cap Sleeve Sequined Sheath Dress (Turquoise/Silver)$590.0$119.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Illusion Tulle Lace Dress (Ivory)$240.0$169.0 -
Julia Jordan Women’s Sleeveless Sequined Lace Sheath Dress (Silver)$259.0$84.0 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Scuba Cutout Dress with Sequined Skirt (Black/Gold)$490.0$119.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Cap Sleeve Sheer Lace Top Dress (Black)$420.0$139.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Beau Dress (Silver)$480.0$104.0 -
Yoana Baraschi Women’s Beaded Tank Dress (Black)$240.0$119.0 -
Julia Jordan Women’s Sleeveless Lace Fit-and-Flare Dress (Black)$310.0$84.0 -
Nue by Shani Women’s Ruffle Trim Dress (Black)$138.0$119.0 -
Chetta B Women’s Burnout Cowl Back Side Drape Dress (Black)$228.0$64.0 -
Janine of London Women’s Jumpsuit with Beaded Overlay (Black)$590.0$119.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Halter Beaded Motif Dress (Black)$148.0$169.0 -
Marc New York Women’s Illusion Neck Sheath Dress (Black)$189.0$79.0 -
Isaac Mizrahi Women’s Scoop Neck Lace Bodice Dress (Purple/Black)$259.0$69.0 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Sleeveless Blouson Dress with Floral Sequined Skirt (Fuchsia/Floral)$328.0$119.0 -
Cynthia Rowley Women’s Floral Print Tulip Dress (Black Multi)$298.0$129.0 -
Cynthia Rowley Women’s Lace Fit-and-Flare Dress (Cobalt/Black)$259.0$119.0 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Sleeveless Lace Midi Dress with Sequins (Black/Nude)$239.0$119.0 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Metallic Wrap Dress (Liquid Gold)$138.0$99.0 -
Marc New York Women’s Sleeveless Dress with Foil Mesh Detail (Black)$368.0$74.0 -
Ali Ro Women’s Cut-Out Back Jumpsuit (Black)$290.0$154.0 -
Langhem Women’s Zara Midi Evening Dress (Black and Bronze)$250.0$149.0 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Draped Wrap Dress (Silver)$310.0$94.0 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Asymmetric Bodice Fit & Flare Dress (Oyster)$328.0$109.0 -
Sheri Bodell Women’s Sheath Dress with Zips (Warm Grey)$348.0$109.0 -
Cynthia Rowley Women’s Moonflower Print Dress (Black Multi)$330.0$139.0 -
Jay Godfrey Women’s Garrett Sheath with Sheer Yoke (Red)$260.0$99.0 -
Ali Ro Women’s Keyhole Dress with Jewel Detail (Black)$118.0$124.0 -
Love…Ady Women’s Jumpsuit with Lace Back Trim (Black/ivory)$89.0$59.0 -
AGB Women’s Necklace Dress with Lace (Black)$398.0$29.0 -
Cynthia Rowley Women’s Medallion Print Shirt Dress (Black Multi)$590.0$149.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s V-Front Scalloped Back Dress (Taupe/Silver)$179.0$169.0 -
Adrianna Papell Women’s Placement Necklace Dress (Syrah)$370.0$79.0 -
Ali Ro Women’s Sleeveless Fit-and-Flare Dress (Cherry/Black)$275.0$169.0 -
Jay Godfrey Women’s Gibson Dropped Waist Flounce Dress (Red)$275.0$99.0 -
Jay Godfrey Women’s Gibson Dropped Waist Flounce Dress (Taupe)$275.0$99.0 -
Jay Godfrey Women’s Gibson Dropped Waist Flounce Dress (Navy)$395.0$99.0 -
Rachel Zoe Women’s Tux Dress (Black)$270.0$104.0 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Faux Wrap Jumpsuit (Navy)$395.0$79.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Abigail Fit-and-Flare Dress (Red Roses)$340.0$124.0 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Lace Dress (Navy)$240.0$84.0 -
Julia Jordan Lace Sheer Hem Dress (Navy)$590.0$169.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Sequin Beaded Bodice Dress (Navy)$169.0$69.0 -
Marina Women’s Soutache Lace Dress (Navy)$330.0$129.0 -
Nue by Shani Women’s Embroidered Dress with Lace Yoke (Violet/Ink)$285.0$129.0 -
Aidan by Aidan Mattox Women’s Strapless Dress with Embroidered Skirt (Black)$330.0$119.0 -
Nue by Shani Women’s Ponte Dress with Lace Yoke (Black/Nude)$108.0$49.0 -
Lovers+Friends I Heart Babydoll Dress (Black)$179.0$69.0 -
Marina Women’s Appliqué Dress (Black/Nude)$169.0$69.0 -
Marina Women’s Soutache Lace Dress (Champagne)$138.0$169.0 -
Marc New York Women’s Sheer Sleeve Dress (Black)$590.0$114.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Halter Beaded Motif Dress (Navy)$308.0$154.0 -
Ali Ro Women’s Crop Dress with Crepe de Chine Top (Navy/Black)$450.0$59.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Sequined Shoulder Dress (Navy)$149.0$179.0 -
Marina Women’s Sweetheart Lace Dress (Plum)$148.0$89.0 -
Marc New York Women’s Textured Dress with Sheer Sleeves (Garnet)$396.0$79.0 -
Parker Women’s Casey Silk Embellised Cami Dress (Multi)$275.0$179.0 -
Aidan Mattox Women’s Embroidered Party Dress (Champagne)$168.0$124.0 -
Kenneth Cole New York Women’s Skylar Lace Dress (Black)$425.0$189.0 -
Jean Louis Scherrer Women’s Beaded Dress (Black)$330.0$139.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Diamond Sequin Dress (Taupe)$695.0$109.0 -
Theia Women’s Satin Petal Cocktail Dress (Taupe)$462.0$109.0 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Bustier Cocktail Dress (Black)$352.0$89.0 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Crisscross Dress (Black)$330.0$134.0 -
Kathy Hilton Women’s Mesh Top Dress (Black)$295.0$194.0 -
Laundry by Shelli Segal Women’s Scuba Knit Dress (Black)$380.0$59.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Illusion Neckline Dress with Sequins (Navy)$590.0$119.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Beaded V-Neck Dressed (Blue)$138.0$189.0 -
Marc New York Sleeveless Dress with Cutout Details (Amethyst)$330.0$189.0 -
Nue by Shani Women’s Lace Dress with Organza Yoke (Violet)$795.0$69.0 -
Marchesa Notte Women’s Strapless Cocktail Dress (Wine)$795.0$179.0 -
Marchesa Notte Women’s Strapless Cocktail Dress (Poppy)$158.0$59.0 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Sheath with Lace Trim (Cherry Red)$475.0$64.0 -
Jean Louis Scherrer Women’s Sequins Dress (Pink)$138.0$119.0 -
Marc New York Jewel Neck 3/4 Sheer Sleeve Shift Dress (Garnet)$158.0$79.0 -
Marc New York Cap Sleeve Sheath Dress (Garnet)$465.0$159.0 -
Nicole Miller Women’s Carmen Dress (Black/Gold)$188.0$179.0 -
Aidan by Aidan Mattox Women’s Sheath with Faux Leather Bodice (Black)$498.0$64.0 -
Magaschoni Women’s Charmeuse Dress with Beaded Sleeves (Dutchess Blue)$475.0$214.0 -
Jean Louis Scherrer Women’s Sequins Dress (Blue)$169.0$134.0 -
Isaac Mizrahi Women’s Tea Length Dress (Platinum)$650.0$69.0 -
Kathy Hilton Women’s Cap Sleeve Beaded Dress (Silver Mist)$380.0$199.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Illusion Neckline Dress with Sequins (Black)$158.0$109.0 -
Ivy & Blu Women’s Peplum Sheath Dress (Black)$595.0$279.0 -
Carmen Marc Valvo Women’s Ruched Lace Dress (Nude)$275.0$179.0 -
ERIN erin fetherston Women’s Gia Sequin Dress (Ivory/Black)$545.0$114.0 -
Marchesa Voyage Women’s Patchwork Dress (Ruby)$495.0$144.0 -
Carmen Marc Valvo Women’s Point Despirit Cocktail with Beaded Waist (Black)$148.0$119.0 -
Marc New York Women’s Bonded Lace Sheath (Malachite)$350.0$59.0 -
Kathy Hilton Women’s Sleeveless Ruffle Hem Dress (Black)$475.0$139.0 -
Nicole Miller Women’s Bandage Sequin Dress (Black/Silver)$396.0$1399.0 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Shadow Stripe Dress (Black)$148.0$119.0 -
Karen Kane Women’s Sequin Tank Dress (Black with Silver)$484.0$144.0 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Floral Party Dress (Ocean)$3990.0$124.0 -
Carolina Herrera Women’s Lace Stripe Jacquard Cocktail Dress (Rose Red/White)$298.0$59.0 -
Nanette Lepore Women’s Acropolis Dress (clover)$465.0$129.0 -
Nicole Miller Women’s Mojito Scale Sequins Dress (Blue Multi)$375.0$64.0 -
Kathy Hilton Women’s Pleated Keyhole Dress (Navy)$138.0$74.0 -
Marc New York Women’s Scroll Lace Dress (Black)$295.0$64.0 -
Aidan by Aidan Mattox Women’s Jacquard Dress (Black/ivory)$148.0$54.0 -
Marc New York Women’s V-Neck Combo Dress (Black/ivory)$220.0$199.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Crystal V-Front/Back Jersey (Black)$148.0$139.0 -
Marc New York Women’s Bonded Lace Dress (Black/ivory)$129.0$139.0 -
Marina Women’s Stretch Lace Beaded Sheath (Black/Nude)$395.0$74.0 -
REBECCA TAYLOR Women’s Poplin Cut Out Dress (Black)$420.0$94.0 -
Kathy Hilton Women’s Peplum Dress with Lace (Champagne)$420.0$1399.0 -
Kathy Hilton Women’s Peplum Dress with Lace (Black)$539.0$54.0 -
Spy Zone Exchange Women’s Sleeveless Sequined Dress (Fuchsia)$395.0$54.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Ana Maria Dress (Black Sequin)$3990.0$94.0 -
Carolina Herrera Women’s Cocktail Dress with Jewel Detail (Black)$220.0$174.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Crystal Draped Back Jersey (Black)$180.0$99.0 -
Single Women’s Sequin Sheath (Black/Silver Sequin)$395.0$84.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Addison Dress (Bronze)$348.0$129.0 -
Nanette Lepore Women’s Around The World Dress (Black)$260.0$129.0 -
JS Boutique Women’s Short Ruched Dress (Black/Nude)$275.0$559.0 -
Aidan Mattox Women’s Halter Dress with Illusion Insets (Black)$315.0$89.0 -
Jay Godfrey Women’s Cook Three-Tone Fitted Sheath Dress (Charcoal/Taupe/Beige)$315.0$139.0 -
Jay Godfrey Women’s Cook Three-Tone Fitted Sheath Dress (Black/Royal/Bright Blue)$1395.0$104.0 -
Vera Wang Women’s Sheath With Shearing Detail (Navy)$370.0$169.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Annis Dress (Blue Metallic)$330.0$169.0 -
ERIN erin fetherston Women’s Alice Dress (Evergreen/Black)$420.0$198.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Brandy Dress (Teal)$720.0$219.0 -
Badgley Mischka Women’s Drape-Front Cocktail Dress (Jade)$720.0$129.0 -
Badgley Mischka Women’s Drape-Front Cocktail Dress (Violet)$395.0$89.0 -
MILLY Women’s Cutout Circle Skirt Dress (Iris)$695.0$129.0 -
Marchesa Notte Women’s Strapless Lace Dress (Fuchsia)$395.0$129.0 -
Kathy Hilton Women’s Lace Trim Dress (Navy/Black)$370.0$114.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Nova Dress (Neowave)$299.0$129.0 -
Jay Godfrey Women’s Flounce Hem Dress (Red)$299.0$129.0 -
Jay Godfrey Women’s Flounce Hem Dress (Royal)$539.0$129.0 -
Spy Zone Exchange Women’s Sleeveless Sequined Dress (Black)$298.0$74.0 -
Jay Godfrey Women’s Yanny Neckline Cutout Flared Dress (Black)$298.0$74.0 -
Jay Godfrey Women’s Yanny Neckline Cutout Flared Dress (Navy)$299.0$54.0 -
Jay Godfrey Women’s Stryker Side Panel Racerback Sheath Dress (Navy)$375.0$79.0 -
Erin Fetherston Women’s Adrienne Dress (Potpourri)$258.0$89.0 -
JILL Jill Stuart Women’s Ruched Strapless Dress (Vintage Rose)$218.0$699.0 -
JILL Jill Stuart Women’s Strapless Dress with Bow (Lipstick)$168.0$79.0 -
Jessica Simpson Women’s Lace Stripe Dress (Black/Gold)$431.0$119.0 -
Jean Louis Scherrer Paris Women’s Jinny Dress (Off white)$1990.0$1049.0 -
Carolina Herrera Women’s Silk Faille Ruched Sleeve Dress (Chartreuse)$368.0$64.0 -
Rebecca Minkoff Women’s Glamrock Dress (Cherry Blossom)$395.0$64.0 -
Elizabeth and James Women’s Avanel Dress (Black/ivory)$2990.0$99.0 -
Carolina Herrera Women’s Lace Stripe Print One Shoulder Cocktail Dress (Black/White)$238.0$84.0 -
JILL Jill Stuart Women’s Open-Back Dress with Bows (Black)$238.0$99.0 -
Single Women’s Snake Jacquard Dress (Navy/Black)$330.0$74.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Strapless Beaded with Tulle (Navy)$230.0$74.0 -
JS Collections Women’s Metallic Lace Dress (Gold)$398.0$54.0 -
Rebecca Minkoff Women’s Joshua Dress (True Navy)$260.0$79.0 -
Single Women’s Jolie Fit-and-Flare Dress (Black)$320.0$59.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Tracey Dress (Spanish Rose)$220.0$54.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Off Shoulder Crop Sleeve Mini Dress (Black)$328.0$74.0 -
JILL Jill Stuart Women’s Ruched Peplum Dress (Black)$208.0$74.0 -
JILL Jill Stuart Women’s Sweetheart Strapless Dress (Black)$220.0$89.0 -
Spy Zone Exchange Lace Dress with Beaded Fringe (Black)$253.0$54.0 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Baby Doll Lace Dress (Black)$328.0$119.0 -
JILL Jill Stuart Women’s Sequined Fit and Flare Dress (Onyx)$395.0$79.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Tullet Dress (Eclipse)$228.0$139.0 -
JILL Jill Stuart Women’s Strapless Back Bow Dress (Ruby Red)$374.0$109.0 -
Parker Women’s London Dress (Cherry)$278.0$59.0 -
JILL Jill Stuart Women’s Floral Dress (Summer Bouquet)$690.0$89.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Long Sleeve Dress with Beaded Lace (Black)$445.0$59.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Claudette Dress (Tuxedo Lace)$245.0$89.0 -
Laundry by Shelli Segal Women’s One Shoulder Lace Dress (Night Sky)$199.0$89.0 -
JS Boutique Women’s One-Shoulder Ruched Dress (Eggplant)$390.0$79.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Strapless Dress with Sheer Back Bodice (Black)$288.0$89.0 -
Jay Godfrey Women’s Gibson Dropped Waist Flounce Dress (Black Croc)$288.0$99.0 -
Jay Godfrey Women’s Gibson Dropped Waist Flounce Dress (White Croc)$368.0$99.0 -
Rebecca Minkoff Women’s Clarissa Bustier Dress (Silver/Black)$370.0$109.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Matrix Dress (Iron Maiden)$288.0$99.0 -
Ali Ro Women’s Spaghetti Strap Dress (Black)$315.0$69.0 -
Nue by Shani Women’s Ottoman Knit Dress With Flower Applique At Sleeves (Black)$595.0$39.0 -
Narces Women’s Lace Bustier Dress (Black/White)$352.0$104.0 -
Parker Women’s Claudette Bow-Front Open-Back Fit-and-Flare Metallic Dress (Gunmetal)$286.0$149.0 -
Parker Women’s Dulce Strapless Fit-and-Flare Dress (Poinsetta)$88.0$129.0 -
Gabby Skye Women’s Lace Print Fit & Flare Dress (Scarlet/Black)$420.0$149.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Stacy Dress (Black)$342.0$59.0 -
Janine of London Women’s Jumpsuit with Brooch (Black)$330.0$129.0 -
Carmen Marc Valvo Women’s Strapless Twill Bustier (Ivory)$375.0$59.0 -
Carmen Marc Valvo Women’s High/Low Twill Skirt (Black)$148.0$184.0 -
Jessica Simpson Women’s Satin Dress with Exposed Zipper (Navy)$299.0$109.0 -
Jay Godfrey Women’s Double-Strap Knee Length Sheath Dress (Venetian Red)$159.0$169.0 -
Isaac Mizrahi Women’s Metallic Knee Length Dress (Pink)$590.0$104.0 -
Basix Black Label Women’s Beaded V-Neck Dress (Nude/Gun)$550.0$64.0 -
Yoana Baraschi Women’s Beau Rivage Sequin Dress (Bronze)$528.0$159.0 -
Magaschoni Women’s Embellished Shoulder Dress (Woodland)$420.0$104.0 -
Eva Franco Women’s Larkin Dress (Shangrila)$128.0$49.0 -
Jessica Simpson Women’s 3/4 Length Sleeve Chiffon Dress (Black)$575.0$49.0 -
Badgley Mischka Women’s Sequined Cocktail Dress (Gold)$300.0$ -
Ali Ro Women’s High-Low Peplum Dress (Black)$176.0$ -
JILL Jill Stuart Women’s Embroidered Organza Dress (Ivory)$285.0$ -
Alexia Admor Women’s Studded Ponte Knit Dress (Black/Gold)$$