Best Christmas and New Year’s Eve Party Dresses: 5 Velvet, Knit and Sequin Styles
Quick answer: The best Christmas and New Year’s Eve party dress depends on how dressed up the night is. For dinners and office parties, a long sleeve velvet or knit dress is warm, comfortable and easy to style. For a big New Year’s Eve, a sequin gown or a rhinestone mesh dress gives you the sparkle. Below are five dresses from our store, from $38.99 to $84.95.
What should you look for in a holiday party dress?
Three things matter most: fabric, sleeves and fit. Velvet and knit keep you warm and look rich in photos. Long sleeves mean you can skip the extra layer, which helps at parties that are cold outside and warm inside. A stretchy fit is easier to sit, dance and eat dinner in than a stiff one. Also check the delivery time: most dresses from our store arrive in about 10 to 15 business days, so order early if you need it for a specific date.
Which are the best Christmas and New Year’s Eve dresses?
Here are five styles, each with a different length, fabric and level of sparkle.
1. Velvet V-Neck Mini Dress for Holiday Parties
$39.95 · 4 colors · Sizes S-XXL
The easiest holiday dress to wear. The velvet has some stretch, the V-neck crosses into soft ruching at the waist and hip, and the long sleeves keep your arms covered. It comes in red, green, blue and black, so you can pick the classic Christmas red or a richer jewel tone. Add heels and a small bag and you are ready for the party.
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2. Long Velvet Mock Neck Dress With a Side Slit
$39.95 · 3 colors · Sizes S-L
If you want a longer dress, this is the one. The hem falls near the ankle, a high side slit gives you room to walk, and the high mock neck and full sleeves keep you warm. It has a slim, bodycon fit with a ruched waist and high stretch. Choose red for Christmas, green for a rich festive look, or black for anything. It works with a long coat for dinner or gold jewelry for a party.
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3. Ribbed Knit Turtleneck Mini Dress for Cozy Holiday Dinners
$39.95 · 5 colors · Sizes S-L
A warm option for family dinners, brunch and parties where you want to stay comfortable. The ribbed knit has high stretch, and the turtleneck and full sleeves cover you from neck to wrist. It pulls on over the head with no zipper. Green and red suit the holidays, black and gray go with everything, and beige gives a softer look. Wear it with knee-high boots or ankle boots and tights.
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4. Rhinestone Sheer Mesh Bodycon Dress for a Night Out
$38.99 · 2 colors · Sizes S-XXL
The sparkle pick for New Year’s Eve. It is a long sleeve mini with a close fit, made from sheer organza mesh with crystal decoration, and it has slight stretch and a pull-on design. The mesh is sheer, so choose the layers you want underneath. It comes in black and nude and covers the widest size range of the three minis here.
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5. Sequin Trumpet Gown for a Formal Party
$84.95 · 6 colors · Sizes S-4XL
For a formal holiday party or a New Year’s Eve gala. This floor-length gown has a V-neck, a trumpet silhouette, sequins at the shoulders, bodice and hem, and a satin lining inside. The fabric is stretchy and silky. It comes in six colors, including gold, red, burgundy, champagne and two greens, and it has the widest size range in this guide, up to 4XL.
How do you choose the right party dress?
- Easy and comfortable: the velvet V-neck mini or the ribbed knit turtleneck dress.
- Long and warm: the long velvet mock neck dress.
- Sparkle on a budget: the rhinestone mesh dress at $38.99.
- Formal and floor-length: the sequin trumpet gown.
- Most sizes: the sequin gown goes up to 4XL and the rhinestone mesh dress up to XXL.
How do you style a holiday party dress?
Keep the accessories simple when the dress does the work. With velvet or knit, a chain necklace, small earrings and heels or boots are enough. With sequins or rhinestones, choose one statement piece, such as drop earrings, and a small clutch. For cold nights, add a long coat or a faux fur coat over the top. Black tights work with every mini dress here.
Frequently asked questions
What color should I wear for Christmas?
Red and green are the classic holiday colors, and both are available in the velvet and knit dresses. Black is the safest choice if you want to wear the dress again.
What should I wear for New Year’s Eve?
Sequins, rhinestones and gold are the usual choices. Velvet in black or red also works well for a dinner or a smaller party.
Can I wear a mini dress in winter?
Yes. All the minis here have long sleeves, and you can add black tights, boots and a long coat.
Will my dress arrive before Christmas?
Delivery takes about 10 to 15 business days, so order as early as you can.
How do I choose the right size?
Check the size chart on each product page and compare it with your own measurements. Several of these dresses have a close fit, so if you are between two sizes, choose the larger one.
How do I wash a velvet or knit dress?
Check the care label first. In general, wash gently in cold water or spot clean, and air dry so the fabric keeps its shape.