Fashion

The 50 best festive dresses to shop now

By Amelie Langenskiöld

Photo: Maje

The most sparkling of seasons is fast approaching, so it's high time to invest in a festive dress. Here, Vogue Scandinavia gathers 50 glittery, glamorous dresses for the holiday season

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By now, the festive party invitations are rolling in – be it a mulled wine evening with friends or the most sought-after New Year's Eve party ticket. No matter the occasion, take the opportunity to dazzle in a glittering frock. Not sure where to start your search? We've rounded up no less than 50 of our favourites for the season below.

Mini festive dresses

A mini silhouette is synonymous with a fun and flirty silhouette – not to mention that these styles go hand-in-hand with our favourite accessory trend for the season: playful and patterned stockings. From a thigh-skimming sequinned bouclé number by Self Portrait to ruched number by Danish favourite Rotate, see our round-up of mini dresses below.


Ruched minidress

Rotate Birger Christensen

SHOP NOWEUR 290
Short jewellery neck dress

Sandro

SHOP NOWEUR 325
Alexandra mini dress

By Malina

SHOP NOWEUR 310
Chiara cutout crêpe minidress

Rebecca Vallance

SHOP NOWEUR 530
Sequined bouclé minidress

Self-Portrait

SHOP NOWEUR 475
Bead-embellished mini dress

H&M

SHOP NOWEUR 69
Keyla dress black

Ida Sjöstedt

SHOP NOWEUR 406
Lattiena midi dress

By Malene Birger

SHOP NOWEUR 300
Short beaded dress - studio

Massimo Dutti

SHOP NOWEUR 149
Scallop beaded and embellished open back woven mini dress

Karen Millen

SHOP NOWEUR 245
Wool & silk crepe mini dress w/ bows

Valentino

SHOP NOWEUR 3595
O-Lover stretch-lace mini dress

OSÉREE

SHOP NOWEUR 280
Roxelle diamanté dress

Zadig & Voltaire

SHOP NOWEUR 675
Lykke dress

Samsøe Samsøe

SHOP NOWEUR 200
Sleeveless rhinestone mini dress

& Other Stories

SHOP NOWEUR 149
Printed canvas strapless mini dress flower print

Remain

SHOP NOWEUR 240
Dress rebel my soul

Aggi

SHOP NOWEUR 553
Button-embellished asymmetric minidress

The Attico

SHOP NOWEUR 1370
Draped lurex dress

Maje

SHOP NOWEUR 445
The pia off-shoulder minidress

Solace London

SHOP NOWEUR 515

Long dresses

Unless, of course, it is desired, a long dress doesn't have to equate to being “covered up”. In fact, a maxi-length only offers up more fun and stylish opportunities for your party look: think cut-outs, voluminous skirts, slits or asymmetrical trims. For a figure-hugging options with slivers on skin on show, look to Jacquemus' crepe midi, or a classic design in can't-go-wrong ruby red velvet, Ralph Lauren has delivered this season. Browse these options and more in our edit below.


Midi dress kim

Bernadette

SHOP NOWEUR 595
Botanical jaquard long strap dress

Ganni

SHOP NOWEUR 375
Second skin rib viscose midi dress

Bite Studios

SHOP NOWEUR 520
Bow-detail silk dress

Arket

SHOP NOWEUR 139
Suzy feather-cuffs maxi dress

Sleeper

SHOP NOWEUR 410
Asymmetric draped ruched stretch-lamé dress

Norma Kamali

SHOP NOWEUR 240
Velvet one-shoulder cocktail dress

Ralph Lauren

SHOP NOWEUR 319
High-neck knitted corset midi dress

COS

SHOP NOWEUR 115
Ledger floral-print crepe de chine midi dress

Reformation

SHOP NOWEUR 340
Diamond days viscose maxi dress

Bec + Bridge

SHOP NOWEUR 487
Mollie dress - golden metallic 3d flowers

Stine Goya

SHOP NOWEUR 430
Long dress

Elleme

SHOP NOWEUR 649
Spezia dress

Adoore

SHOP NOWEUR 160
Lorna dress dark green

Tove

SHOP NOWEUR 1235
Gabrielle open-back lace-trimmed satin maxi dress

Rixo

SHOP NOWEUR 370
Sequined midi black dress

Sudietuz

SHOP NOWEUR 580
Reina satin dress

Zadig & Voltaire

SHOP NOWEUR 795
Zyga one shoulder viscose midi dress

Simon Miller

SHOP NOWEUR 274
Floral bustier jersey maxi dress

Magda Butrym

SHOP NOWEUR 2110
Slouch waist dress bay leaf

Toteme

SHOP NOWEUR 487
Brielle metallic bustier gown

Simkhai

SHOP NOWEUR 1065
Iseo dress

Stylein

SHOP NOWEUR 289
Elia long off shoulder dress

Weekday

SHOP NOWEUR 75
Jersey maxi dress black

Entire studios

SHOP NOWEUR 105
Abanada cutout draped wool-blend crepe midi dress

Jacquemus

SHOP NOWEUR 890
Anouka dress

Tiger of Sweden

SHOP NOWEUR 599
Dreamer cape sleeve dress

Rodebjer

SHOP NOWEUR 570
Triquetra cutout silk-satin maxi dress

Christopher Esber

SHOP NOWEUR 896
Alba dress

Baobab

SHOP NOWEUR 300
Dazed dress metallic

Georgia Hardinge

SHOP NOWEUR 381

What should I wear to my work Christmas party?

This recurring question has a simple and consistent answer: Wear something you feel comfortable in. It might seem obvious but unless you wear something you feel beautiful and like yourself in, nothing will feel right. When it comes to the rule book, though, keep an eye out for some design features that should meet a professional dress code: long sleeves, muted colours and a luxurious fabric.

What should I wear on New Years Eve?

Take the opportunity to wear something that will truly set the mood for the upcoming year ahead. Just like planning for the night itself, your outfit is best not overthought. Want to embrace colour and boost your confidence in the new year? Opt for a bold sequinned or embroidered dress. Keen to have a career focus over the next 12 months? Start as you mean to go on with a power suit and patent leather heels. Not a dress or suit kind of person? Try a jumpsuit, or a maxi skirt with luxe boots and a glittering top.