18 Velvet Holiday Party Dresses That'll Have You Covered For Party Season

Amanda Pena

Thanksgiving may have come and gone, but that was just the start of a busy holiday season of parties, office events, family gatherings, and so many other occasions that call for a festive look.

Instead of pulling out your usual go-to little black dress, why not switch things up this holiday season with a deliciously soft velvet party dress? Velvet is one of ourtrends of the season― both for clothing andhome decor.

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Whether you want to stun with a gorgeous jewel tone or want a modern revival of the classic LBD in black velvet, these 18 dresses have got you covered this holiday season.

Here are our favorite holiday party dresses that are sure to satisfy your velvet craving:

Vintage velvet midi dress

Let your curves do the talking with the 1960s chic of a <a href="https://www.zappos.com/p/unique-vintage-velvet-holly-wiggle-dress-raspberry-red/product/9041801/color/232190" target="_blank">velvet holly wiggle dress</a>.
Let your curves do the talking with the 1960s chic of a velvet holly wiggle dress.

Velvet off the shoulder swing dress

Here's a <a href="https://www.loft.com/velvet-off-the-shoulder-swing-dress/450659?skuId=24129893&amp;defaultColor=2222&amp;colorExplode=true&amp;catid=catl000013" target="_blank">more modern version of the LBD</a>.
Here's a more modern version of the LBD.

Velvet pleated jumpsuit

This&nbsp;<a href="http://www.eloquii.com/velvet-pleated-jumpsuit/1325555.html?cgid=jumpsuits&amp;dwvar_1325555_colorCode=41&amp;start=12" target="_blank">sultry yet very elegant jumpsuit</a> will be the highlight of your winter social calendar.

Velvet column dress

If black is your favorite color, but you're looking to spice up your color palette just a little bit, we love this <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/dierdre-velvet-column-dress?category=dresses&amp;color=001" target="_blank">simple but bold dress</a>.

Burnout maxi dress

We're swooning over <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/storee-velvet-burnout-maxi-dress/4742028?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;fashioncolor=BLACK-MULTI" target="_blank">this floral number</a> that's under $100.
We're swooning over this floral number that's under $100.

Halter jumpsuit

I think it's safe to say we're pretty obsessed with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/velvet-halter-jumpsuit?category=SEARCHRESULTS&amp;color=070" target="_blank">queen of all velvet jumpsuits</a>.
I think it's safe to say we're pretty obsessed with the queen of all velvet jumpsuits.

Wrap dress

The color of <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/velvet-plisse-dress?category=SEARCHRESULTS&amp;color=041" target="_blank">this dress</a> is enough for us to want to buy two.
The color of this dress is enough for us to want to buy two.

Black slipdress

You can't go wrong with an <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/1-state-velvet-slipdress/4785556?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;fashioncolor=RICH%20BLACK" target="_blank">inexpensive yet luxe-looking LBD</a> for the holidays.

Twist front wrap dress

This <a href="http://www.eloquii.com/twist-front-velvet-wrap-dress/1245332.html?q=velvet%20dress&amp;dwvar_1245332_colorCode=50&amp;start=23" target="_blank">vibrant purple dress</a> will be a standout amongst a sea of black, red, and green.

Sweetheart sheath dress

<a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/hidden/lady-love-song-velvet-dress/100000070608.html?kpid=117000-WINE-4X-PLUS&amp;cvosrc=cse.google.&amp;cvo_crid=170296167830&amp;Matchtype=&amp;cvo_adgroup=39258224358&amp;cvo_campaign=213346209&amp;cvo_copy=170296167830&amp;src=paid_pla&amp;utm_term=10099115&amp;gate=false&amp;cvosrc=cse.google.170296167830&amp;cvo_crid=170296167830&amp;Matchtype=&amp;cvo_adgroup=39258224358&amp;&amp;cvo_cid=213346209&amp;cvo_campaign=G.PLA.US_NB.X_Dresses&amp;cvo_copy=170296167830&amp;src=paid_pla&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=G.PLA.US_NB.X_Dresses&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAr_TQBRB5EiwAC_QCq3ana0EgCwiV2M1P92xBiP2jSGoKmFGDOgf5q-ROrE_mWI_k80-5rxoC7AYQAvD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">This beauty is so figure-flattering</a> and goes up to a 4X.

Stripe midi-dress

We love how <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/foxiedox-velvet-stripe-midi-dress/4738269?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;fashioncolor=ROYAL%20BLUE" target="_blank">this swingy midi-dress</a>&nbsp;features a plunging sheer neckline that is subtle but still so sexy.

Crushed velvet slip dress

If you're looking for another color to wear besides green and red this holiday season, try <a href="https://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/DRESSES/midimaxidresses/PRDOVR~H2280/H2280.jsp" target="_blank">a striking sapphire blue</a>.

Velvet choker sheath dress

A <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/adelyn-rae-elle-velvet-choker-sheath-dress/4755029?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;fashioncolor=WINE" target="_blank">dress that is the same color of our favorite glass of red</a>&nbsp;has our approval any day.

Balloon sleeve lace minidress

This holiday season, <a href="http://us.asos.com/asos/asos-velvet-balloon-sleeve-lace-insert-mini-dress/prd/8590248?clr=magenta&amp;SearchQuery=Velvet+Dresses&amp;pgesize=36&amp;pge=0&amp;totalstyles=336&amp;gridsize=3&amp;gridrow=7&amp;gridcolumn=3" target="_blank">magenta is the new red</a>. We said it first.

High neck ruched velvet midi body con dress

We're here for anything that's chartreuse colored. It also helps that this <a href="http://us.asos.com/asos/asos-high-neck-ruched-velvet-midi-bodycon-dress/prd/8451033?clr=chartreuse&amp;SearchQuery=Velvet+Dresses&amp;pgesize=36&amp;pge=0&amp;totalstyles=251&amp;gridsize=3&amp;gridrow=11&amp;gridcolumn=2" target="_blank">sexy but still modest option is under $80</a>.

Plunge wrap front ruched dress

Mustard has been trending recently, so with the addition of velvet, <a href="http://us.asos.com/club-l-plus/club-l-plus-plunge-wrap-front-ruched-side-dress-in-velvet/prd/8688584?clr=ochre&amp;SearchQuery=Velvet+Dresses&amp;pgesize=36&amp;pge=2&amp;totalstyles=251&amp;gridsize=3&amp;gridrow=12&amp;gridcolumn=2" target="_blank">you'll be the trendiest at the party.</a>

Cold shoulder dress

For <a href="https://www.express.com/clothing/women/crushed-velvet-cold-shoulder-dress/pro/07920509/color/BLUSH?gclid=CjwKCAiAr_TQBRB5EiwAC_QCq3Uxrg0YNO4Bt5FRQx3hiw7lv6LjS_g_4CxiD6AMKRhJIczk8sUXfBoCpzcQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">under $100, this dress</a> is the perfect party pick.

Minidress

This <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/french-connection-eddie-velvet-minidress/4780034?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;fashioncolor=BLACK" target="_blank">black minidress with lace detailing</a> is sure to turn heads.

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