Beauty & Fashion

Best Christmas and Holiday Party Dresses for 2011-12

Check out our trendy picks for the season and choose your look

Dresses are the ultimate icons of fashion especially during the holiday party season. Steal the show at every party this holiday season by using the trends to your advantage and sporting one glamorous look after another at every single party you are invited to.

Choose your favorite looks from glitzy silks and satins to embroidered and embellished beauties and from warm winter favorites to classic, elegant silhouettes.

Silks and Satin

Silk Rosette dress by Marc Bouwer Glamit! collection in the ‘it’ color of the season.
$495.00 – Neiman Marcus, Saks

Strapless Ruched Satin Dress by Dolce & Gabbana in beige and maroon – a never go wrong color combination for any winter party.
$2,950.00 – Saks Fifth Avenue

Slender-fitting sleeveless dress by Teri Jon with asymmetrical ruffles at the bottom.
$340 – Saksfifthavenue.com

Vintage steel Cowl-Neck Blaine Dress by Ralph Lauren
$1,698 – Neiman Marcus

Embellished

Silk and georgette dress by Sue Wong in winter warm chocolate color with an empire line beaded bust
$370 – Neiman Marcus

Black Dress by Aidan Mattox with Sequin Trimmed Ruffles starting from an empire waist.
$320 – Bloomingdales.com

A chocolate dot jacquard with beaded straps and empire waist by Carmen Marc Valvo.
$595 – BergdorfGoodman.com

Get dressed for a party in a jiffy with this Blue allover Sequin Tee Shirt Dress from Aqua.
$148 – Exclusively at Bloomingdales

Warm and Stylish

Virgin wool and metallized polyester cowl dress by Jean Paul Gaultier is a sure way to look and feel hot this season.
$795.00 – Neiman Marcus

Cinch your waist like the celebs with a belted turtleneck dress in warm claret by Donna Karan.
$1,795 – Neiman Marcus

Chain Mail Wrap cable knit Sweater by Jean Paul Gaultier with a sequin bodice and tie belt.
$895 – Neiman Marcus

Party sweater dress by Missoni

Sleeveless knit dress in teal by Missoni with a cowl neck that can easily be pulled over your shoulders as you step out.
$1,295 – Neiman Marcus

Elegant Diva

Stylish off-shoulder gold Lavanda Top Dress by Missoni. Paired here with Nude Leg Warmers in Gray gold by Missoni.
Top: $1,235
Leg Warmers: $345
Saksfifthavenue.com

You will never go wrong with a Valentino classic red dress. Add to that the hottest draped look, a bateau neckline and an above the knee hem and you have a winner.
$2,690 – Saksfifthavenue.com

One-Shoulder Black Silk Dress with Silver/gold one-shoulder neckline and ruched skirt with bubble hem by Oscar de la Renta
$3,290 – Bergdorf Goodman

Nina Ricci Party Dress

Sleeveless, Purple Beaded Knit Dress by Nina Ricci with a Scoop neckline and asymmetric shoulders.
$1,575 – Neiman Marcus