LBDs may be timeless. They may be "chic." They may work for every occasion [1] and all that good stuff. But this holiday season, we've got something different and slightly statement-making in mind: a tea dress. The style is equal parts feminine, power woman, and modest [2], meaning it'll work for any type of event you've got planned. Plus, the added bonus? It was also pretty popular on Spring '17 runway, so if you snag one now you'll be way ahead of the curve.
Scroll through to for a bit of runway inspiration, then shop the options your in-laws, best friends, and even Kate Middleton would approve of [3]. Then add a pair of boots and be on your stylish, merry way!
On the Miu Miu Spring '17 runway.
On the Michael Kors Spring '17 runway.
Altuzarra Spring '17 runway.
ASOS High Neck Ruffle Lace Midi Dress [7] ($91)
Ghost Rose Dawn Dress [8] ($238)
Asos Kimono Sleeve High Neck Midi Tea Dress in Satin [9] ($73)
Halston Sleeveless Metallic Midi Dress, Gunmetal [10] ($325)
Asos Cold Shoulder Flutter Sleeve Embellished Bodice Midi Dress
ASOS Cold Shoulder Flutter Sleeve Embellished Bodice Midi Dress [11] ($98)
Endless Rose Lace Dress [12] ($109)
Free People Miranda Printed Midi Dress [13] ($148)
Topshop Busy Garden Ruffle Cold Shoulder Wrap Midi Dress [14] ($90)
Tahari by ASL Tea-Length Metallic Jacquard Dress [15] ($188)
Boohoo Ella Floral Tassel Tie Long Sleeve Midi Dress [16] ($40)
Ulla Johnson Women's Sleeveless Annie Midi Dress [17] ($300)
Michael Kors Cap-Sleeve Seamed Dress, Peony [18] ($1,995)
Self Portrait Floral-Lace Prairie Midi Dress [19] ($510)
Monsoon Ella Frill Dress [20] ($210)
Avery G Lace Tea-Length Dress [21] ($318)
Factory New Lace On Life Midi Dress [22] ($98)
Zara Lace Midi Dress [23] ($50)
Mimichica Mimi Chica Print Open Back Midi Dress [24] ($48)
Ann Taylor Crepe Seamed Midi Dress [25] ($149)
Needle & Thread Coppelia Beaded Tulle Fit & Flare Dress [26] ($260)
H&M Ribbed Dress [27] ($35)
Anthropologie Tonya Wedding Guest Dress [28] ($260)
C/Meo Collective Right Hand Dress [29] ($195)
Ramy Brook Waverly Dress [30] ($425)
Black Halo Kensington Dress [31] ($390)