Style On The Dance Floor: The Best Party Dresses To Slip Into This Events Season

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Is there a feeling more intoxicating than being in the centre of the dance floor watching tiny particles of light reflect the glimmering sequin dress you painstakingly chose for the occasion? Any fashion lover would contend that actually, the process of selecting the perfect party dress is far better than the party itself. That’s part of the appeal of the festive season.

It’s an invitation to indulge in the more frivolous facets of getting ready and going out, encouraging you to be pampered with a glamour often reserved for special occasions. As the invites to holiday season soirées begin to bombard your inbox, think of determining the appropriate Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve dress not as a chore, but as a chance to swaddle yourself in the chintzy silhouettes you wouldn’t dare consider the other 364 days of the year.

“Dress up and adopt a new character,” Asta Resort’s founder and designer Helena Ammitzboell recommended this events season. With adherents like Bella Hadid and Hailey Bieber, Asta Resort’s flirty pieces are a definitive authority on the ultimate going out look. “Shop and style with the focus of someone from a movie or literature in mind,” she continues. “Whether it gives you a small idea or creates a large influence, it can inform your look or accessories, and it’s a lot of fun to blend this into your personal style.”

“I have noticed that women, especially when going out, want to feel a freedom of movement and expect their silhouettes to look gilded over their skin,” she notes.

As for the elements to consider when choosing a party dress? “If you’re struggling, decide on your shoes for the night and then work toward building a full look from them,” Ammitzboell tells GRAZIA. “Use your existing accessories as a starting point, adding special touches like the Natalia Skinny Scarf can transform a party dress into something you are more enthusiastic about.”

Ultimately, however, your party dress should be an extension of your dressing philosophy, Ammitzboell acknowledges. “Glamour should never compromise feeling free,” she says. “Our new collection conjures up celebratory nights where you can be comfortable, maybe even staying home to host your birthday dinner but dressed with the envision of going anywhere.”

With that in mind, take the guesswork out of what you’re wearing with GRAZIA’s guide to the best party dresses for each occasion. We’ll see you under the disco ball…

The Best Party Dresses

Cocktail Party Dresses
As the name suggests, cocktail party dresses look best with a drink in hand. Be it a crisp dirty martini or a delicious non-alcoholic wine, cocktail party dresses are typically shorter in length, have a little more of a sculpted silhouette and would suit occasions that begin during the early evening.

Christmas Party Dresses
Arguably the most traditional dress code, a Christmas Party dress arguably hinges on where you celebrate the holiday. For our Northern Hemisphere readers, lean into the snowy texture of the season with winter whites, while those in the Southern Hemisphere can enjoy a skin-baring cut thanks to balmy temperatures. Either way, keeping within a colour palette of pine green, burgundy red and chintzy sequins is a perfect starting point.

New Year’s Eve Dresses
Ensuring you head into next year as the best version of yourself is by no means an easy task. Champagne and metallic hues, legions of sequins and beaded embroidery will always make you feel your best, like these below options.

Wedding Guest Dresses
While a wedding dress is undoubtedly the most important dress you choose, there’s a little more freedom that comes with your wedding guest dress. As the modern bride evolves, so does what is required from attendees. Channel your inner Kendall Jenner with a slinky cut-out, or take after Emily Ratajkowski in a satin colour-blocked piece. Regardless, you can’t go wrong with something elegant, romantic and floor-length like these styles.

Little Black Dresses
From Audrey Hepburn in Givenchy to Princess Diana’s revenge dress, the little black dress is a wardrobe staple that can suit most, if not all, dress codes. Classic, timeless and always flattering, investing in these styles will do most of the heavy lifting for you.

topics: party dresses, Fashion news, fashion trends, Party dressing, Asta Resort, Helena Ammitzboell, Cocktail Party Dresses, Christmas Day Dresses, New Year's Eve Dresses, Wedding Guest Dresses, Little Black Dresses

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