From Christmas parties to New Year’s Eve bashes, dress to thrill this holiday party season in our 18 favorite cocktail dresses and holiday party frocks.

[l-r: 1. Bird By Juicy Couture Anya Sequined Dress $500; 2. See by Chloe Printed Silk Taffeta Dress $395; 3. Topshop Premium Lemon Sequin Flower Embossed Shift Dress $170; 4. Topshop Cream Bell Sleeve Lace Shift Dress $100; 5. Topshop Nude Silk Cowl Back Dress $135; 6. Thread Social Molly Silk-Gazar Dress $374 (orig. $935)]

[1. Alice + Olivia Casey Paillette-Embellished Silk Dress $220 (orig. $490); 2. Arielle Brocade Dress $49; 3. Thread Social Pink Dress $218 (orig. $545)]

[1. T-Bags Asymmetric Jersey Gown $110 (orig. $275); 2. BR Monogram Bow Dress $225; 3. Rachel Pally Two-Tone Halter Maxi Dress Black With Cream Ties $233]

[1. Motel Chiffon Shirt Top Dress With Leopard Print BowTie $77; 2. Trina Turk Lydia Dress $248; 3. Juicy Couture Pleated Mini Dress with Gunmetal Accents $74 (orig. $148); 4. Sequin Turtleneck Sweaterdress $109 (orig. $128); 5. TFNC Dress All Over Sequin With Keyhole Back $68; 6. Banana Republic Frances Plaid Cowlneck Dress $130]