40 party dresses you’ll love (all $150 and under)

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, when our schedules are packed with cocktail parties, family gatherings, and various other festive fetes. There’s no better time to show off in a brand-new dress. Here are 40 options for every budget and style that are just waiting to be worn out on the town.

Party dresses you’ll love: Sequins

The holiday season is the perfect excuse to go all out with your fashion choices. A glitzy sequined dress will have heads turning the moment you walk in the door.

BB Dakota Neva Sequined Fitted Dress, $98, shopbop.com

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Party dresses you’ll love: Sequins

Dorothy Perkins Navy Sequined Dress, $79, dorothyperkins.com

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Party dresses you’ll love: Sequins

C. Luce Sequined Skirt Dress, $89, piperlime.com

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Party dresses you’ll love: Sequins

Seaside Celebration Dress, $80, modcloth.com

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Party dresses you’ll love: Sequins

Xhileration Strapless Sequin Dress, $70, target.com

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Party dresses you’ll love: Sequins

Motel Green Iridescent Gabby Dress, $92, fredflare.com

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Party dresses you’ll love: Sequins

Donna Morgan Short-Sleeve Sequined Shift Dress, $138, nordstrom.com

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Party dresses you’ll love: Sequins

Wyatt Mocha Sequined Silk Strapless Party Dress, $103, bluefly.com

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Party dresses you’ll love: Lace

Lace dresses are well on their way to becoming a staple piece. Super classy and chic, they add an unexpected twist, especially in daring colors or with a metallic flair.

Elise Ryan V-Neck Lace Skater Dress, $90, asos.com

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