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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Melanie Wilkinson

Asymmetric hemlines, applique and lace: the 30 best party dresses for Christmas and beyond

A woman stands outdoors at the top of some stairs wearing the Nobody's Child Green Velvet Trixie Midi Dress
Glitz, glam and glad rags: this is your ultimate party wear edit Photograph: PR Image

It’s party season, a time of year that either fills you with sartorial dread or has you screaming with excitement as you get to wear yet another embellished dress to the pub on Friday night (‘tis the season after all).

I spend most of the year wearing navy trousers and oversized shirts, but there’s something about a party dress that speaks to my inner J-Lo. Give me applique flowers, cowl necks, asymmetric hemlines and lace edging, perhaps with an oversized blazer or knee-high boots. The options are endless and, in my opinion, during the silly season, the usual rules don’t apply. Here are the best party dress picks for December and beyond.

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