So, you got invited to one of those fancy New Year's Eve parties where you'll need a really great dress. You're looking for something that feels sophisticated but sexy: perhaps a silk slip with a ruffle here or a lace panel there. If you've graduated from casual get-togethers to soirées, we're at your service [1].
Read on to shop luxe-looking pieces at a range of price points. You'll definitely fall in love with some of the silhouettes ahead that cost a pretty penny. But hey, think of the investment as a gift to yourself [2]. There's no denying you'll get plenty of wear out of any of these floor-sweeping gowns, evening-appropriate minis, and lavish jumpsuits.
X by NBD Alabama Dress [6] ($598)
Zara Frilled Velvet Jumpsuit [7] ($129)
Lacausa Lucky Dress [8] ($150)
Vince Camuto Off-the-Shoulder Bell Sleeve Dress [9] ($119)
H&M Long Satin Dress [10] ($70)
Sandro Shirley Asymmetric Knitted Dress [11] ($210)
LPA Dress 39 [12] ($360)
Brock Collection Daryl V-Neck Sequin Embellished Gown [13] ($4,290)
TRYB Christian Dress [14] ($420)
M Missoni Plisse Tie-Neck Jumpsuit [15] ($995)
August Getty Evadne Gown [16] ($1,800)
Majorelle Royale Dress [17] ($210)
Self-Portrait Tiered Guipure Lace Mini Dress [18] ($460)
Forever 21 Surplice-Front Maxi Dress [19] ($28)
Aritzia Babaton Pacey Dress [20] ($115)
Tibi Silk Ruffle Jumpsuit [21] ($625)
Flynn Skye Tyra Maxi Dress [22] ($191)
Everlane The E2 Open Back Top [23] ($68) and Wide-Leg Crop Pant [24] ($98)
Maje Long, Asymmetric Dress With Studs [25] ($495)
Prabal Gurung Tiered Ruffled Dress [26] ($1,325)
Mango Satin Dress [27] ($70)
Dolce Vita Skye Dress [28] ($275)
White House Black Market Strapless Colorblock Gown [29] ($300)
For Love & Lemons Sweet Tea Maxi Dress in Black [30] ($251)
Misa Carolina Dress [31] ($238)
Diane von Furstenberg Sequined Silk Jumpsuit [32] ($1,019)
Maiyet Sleeveless Drape-Front Sheath Dress, Cream [33] ($1,250)
Thakoon Tie Waist Sequin Jacket [34] ($2,900) and Tie Waist Sequin Jacket [35] ($2,900)
Moda Zeta Lucia Top [36] ($265) and Skirt [37] ($194)