Holidays & Occasions Christmas Festive Christmas Dresses to Get You in the Spirit This Season By Southern Living Editors Published on November 1, 2019 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Draper James This year, a social calendar stacked with parties and celebrations may be a thing of Christmas past, but we'll still be wearing our finest. After all, there are few things that put us in the Yuletide spirit quite like a festive dress in holiday-worthy hues. From cheery red and emerald green to old-school plaid and fresh florals, we've rounded up 15 dresses that'll make you look merry and feel bright! Old Navy Cozy Textured-Knit Sweater Dress for Women Old Navy BUY IT: $54.99; oldnavy.com It's warm enough for patio dining and comfortable enough that you'll want to wear it curled up on the couch too. Bonus points for the holly jolly red. LOFT Garden Shimmer Midi Dress BUY IT: $98; loft.com Metallic threads give the midi festive flair, but a little black dress like this will long outlive the holidays. Buy Now Carly Shirt Dress in Angie Plaid Draper James BUY IT: $135; draperjames.com Because you can never go wrong with this timeless silhouette, especially in pretty plaid. Buy Now CeCe Bow Neck Short Sleeve Dress BUY IT: $90; nordstrom.com We're calling it: emerald green, a ladylike bow, and a flounced hem are officially the holy trinity of holiday dresses. Draper James Kitty Dress in Paisley Draper James BUY IT: $88; draperjames.com For a more casual look (and extra warmth!), wear a turtleneck underneath. Buy Now Eliza J Velvet Sheath Cocktail Dress Nordstrom BUY IT: $128; nordstrom.com A flattering gathered waist and rich velvet make this simple sheath a perfect choice for Christmas dinner. It also comes in navy and hunter green. Buy Now LOFT Sprinkle Ruffle Flounce Dress LOFT BUY IT: $89.50; loft.com Wear it now with tights and jeans, then pair it with flats or mules when the weather warms up. Buy Now J. Crew Shift Dress in Floral Jacquard Dot J. Crew BUY IT: $128; jcrew.com Whoever said black dresses were boring never laid her eyes on this subtly patterned one. Buy Now Antonio Melani Amhurst Fine Gauge Sweater Knit Mock Neck Flounce Hem Midi Dress BUY IT: $149; dillards.com When it comes to cold-weather style, we're Team Winter White! (But if that's not your thing, the form-fitting frock comes in three more colors.) Buy Now Laney Corduroy Tiered Tunic Dress Anthropologie BUY IT: $148; anthropologie.com For the crowd who doesn't delight in the usual suspects (ahem, red and green), try party-perfect lavender. Bonus points for corduroy, the trend of the season. Buy Now Who What Wear Women's Floral Print Puff Long Sleeve Dress Target BUY IT: $29.59; target.com Pointy-toed black heels dress it up, but it'd look equally as cute (albeit a bit more casual) with tights and boots. Buy Now Maggy London Flutter Sleeve Stretch Velvet Faux Wrap Midi Dress Dillard's BUY IT: $138; dillards.com The sophisticated look of a wrap dress without all the fuss of tying and re-tying? We're sold! Buy Now Prologue Women's Organza Puff 3/4 Sleeve Dress BUY IT: $30.39; target.com The only thing we like more than the organza sleeves and the sweet bow at the back of the neck is the price. Buy Now Maggy London Tie Neck Sleeveless Metallic Plaid Chiffon Dress BUY IT: $168; dillards.com A little sparkle and shine is just what the doctor ordered for the year's unusual Yuletide season. Buy Now Pleated Wrap Dress in Glen Green Banana Republic BUY IT: $149; bananarepublic.com Pretty in pleats! The mock-wrap dress also comes in caramel brown. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit