Festive Christmas Dresses to Get You in the Spirit This Season

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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.

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Metallic threads give the midi festive flair, but a little black dress like this will long outlive the holidays.

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Because you can never go wrong with this timeless silhouette, especially in pretty plaid.

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We're calling it: emerald green, a ladylike bow, and a flounced hem are officially the holy trinity of holiday dresses.

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For a more casual look (and extra warmth!), wear a turtleneck underneath.

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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.

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Wear it now with tights and jeans, then pair it with flats or mules when the weather warms up.

BUY IT: $128; jcrew.com

Whoever said black dresses were boring never laid her eyes on this subtly patterned one.

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.)

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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.

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Pointy-toed black heels dress it up, but it'd look equally as cute (albeit a bit more casual) with tights and boots.

BUY IT: $138; dillards.com

The sophisticated look of a wrap dress without all the fuss of tying and re-tying? We're sold!

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The only thing we like more than the organza sleeves and the sweet bow at the back of the neck is the price.

BUY IT: $168; dillards.com

A little sparkle and shine is just what the doctor ordered for the year's unusual Yuletide season.

BUY IT: $149; bananarepublic.com

Pretty in pleats! The mock-wrap dress also comes in caramel brown.