Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear to a tea party?

Pretty, polished and a little bit vintage. Adrianna Papell's guide to tea party attire calls the look celebratory yet comfortable, with midi or tea-length hems, chiffon layers, florals as a classic staple and pink from blush to fuchsia, plus wedges or ballet flats and an optional fascinator. So if you're wondering what to wear to a tea party and the dress code for a tea party isn't spelled out, aim for florals or soft color at a modest length. For a tea party outfit with that brief, the black floral long-sleeve midi brings the print, the Loren light pink ruched midi is knee-length, and the Sunshine drawstring midi goes from brunch to evening. If you're hunting tea party outfit ideas for a high tea outfit or a garden setting, the strapless floral chiffon ruffle minis bring the chiffon, and that's what to wear to afternoon tea sorted.

What should I wear to a disco party?

Anything that catches the light while you move. Adrianna Papell's disco guide says the original era favored eveningwear built for dancing, and calls a sequin mini an easy route to instant disco glamour, alongside metallics, satin wrap styles, velvet and flared sleeves in silver, gold or jewel tones, finished with platform heels. That makes a disco outfit easy to build: the Poppy red and gold cut-out sequin minis bring the shine, the silver metallic ruched mini adds ruffled shoulders, and the Black Velvet Bodycon Mini covers the velvet route. For a 70s disco outfit with flared sleeves, the Eclipse Elegance mini has them, and any of these makes a disco party outfit or a 70s party outfit without the costume feel.

What should I wear to an 80s party?

Bright, ruched and full of bling. Vintage Dancer's history of 80s dress styles describes the trendiest party looks as puff sleeves, giant bows, bubble skirts and a lot of bling, with ruched party dresses gathered at the waist and hips, metallic fabrics, sequins and bright colors like hot pink, purple and blue. For an 80s party outfit with that energy, the purple metallic ruched mini adds ruffled shoulders, ruching and a belted waist, the Body Contour purple bandage dress brings bold stripes off the shoulder, and the pink long-sleeve bandage mini with its full front zip does color without the costume.

What should I wear to a Y2K party?

Shiny, synthetic and a little bit futuristic. Wikipedia's entry on the Y2K aesthetic describes late-1990s and early-2000s fashion built on metallic materials, chrome and reflective clothing, platform shoes, and bright lime, orange and hot pink alongside animal prints and psychedelic patterns. So a y2k party outfit starts with metal or print: the silver metallic ruched mini brings the chrome, the green animal-print bodycon mini covers the print, and the sequin patchwork mini with its metallic glitter fabric and bra-top detail goes full 2000s party outfit. Add platforms and the y2k outfit is done.

What should I wear to a work Christmas party?

Festive, but boss-proof. ASOS's guide to dressing for the office party says to choose simple shapes and muted tones when you're unsure of the venue, pick a more modest option if senior colleagues will be there, and keep sequins to accessories at casual events if you'd rather avoid an over-the-top look, while sequin minis and satin slips suit a going-out party. Deep red and chocolate brown are its trending shades. So for a work christmas party outfit, the Siren Flare red long-sleeve midi and the brown Backless Rhinestone Strap midi tick the brief, and for a work holiday party outfit at a bar afterwards, the Crystal V-Neck mini takes over. That covers an office christmas party outfit for every kind of invite.

What should I wear to a bridal shower as a guest?

Daytime pretty, never bridal. The Knot's guest guide says to keep your look polished, modest and daytime appropriate, avoid anything too casual, too flashy or too formal, choose florals for spring, summer and tea-party showers, velvet and sleeves for winter, and skip white and any shade that could read white in photos. When the question is what to wear to a bridal shower, the floral chiffon ruffle minis and the Miami Days chiffon sundresses in yellow and blue suit warm-weather showers, and for a winter bridal shower guest outfit, the Siren Flare red midi brings long sleeves.

What is festive attire?

Cocktail dressing with a holiday twist. The Emily Post Institute describes festive as essentially cocktail party attire with a seasonal and festive holiday touch, usually for the holidays, and lists a cocktail dress for women. So when an invite says festive attire, pick a cocktail-length dress and let the season show up in the fabric or the finish: the glitter-bead minis were made for cocktail and holiday parties, and the Black Velvet Bodycon Mini brings velvet and a long train.

Party Dresses

The invite says eight. The group chat says seven thirty for pre-drinks. Either way, these party dresses were picked to walk in first and leave last: crystal-trimmed minis, sequin cut-outs, velvet with a train, pearl-studded blazer dresses and enough shine to light the room without the disco ball.

Shopping for a party dress for women who'd rather be the plus-one everyone remembers? Start with the occasion, then the sparkle level, then the hemline. Here, party dresses for women run from cocktail-ready midis to minis built for the dance floor, and every one of them makes party outfits feel like a one-step job.

Holiday season, sorted

December fills up fast. For holiday party dress season, the glitter-bead single-sleeve minis lead: the gold one was made for holiday parties, the orange one for cocktail and holiday parties, and the dark green one is described as a sparkly party showstopper. Need a christmas party dress with drama? The Poppy red cut-out sequin mini with its high front slit lists holidays among its occasions, and the Black Velvet Bodycon Mini pairs a high neck with a dramatic long train, which makes it the velvet holiday party dress for anyone who likes a little edge.

Shopping for a christmas dress with sleeves? The Siren Flare red midi adds long sleeves and a flounce hem for cooler evenings, so it works as a long sleeve holiday dress and a long sleeve christmas dress in one, and the Starry Night sequin mini brings sheer long sleeves dotted with sparkle. In the holiday dress lane, the Midnight Allure midi pairs shimmering mesh sleeves with a back slit, so the winter holiday dresses here cover cold nights without hiding the shine.

Office invite? For a work christmas party dress, the Backless Rhinestone Strap midi in brown is described as perfect for cocktails and special events, and the green Loren Runway striped bandage midi lists cocktail parties and formal events, which makes either one a work holiday party dress you won't overthink. Prefer it classic? The black corset midi with ruffled shoulders names black-tie events among its occasions, the turtleneck ruffle style adds class and sass, and both count as an elegant christmas party dress or a formal christmas party dress when the venue goes upscale.

Keeping it relaxed? Even a casual christmas party dress can bring the glitter: the Shine Right black sequin plaid mini has clear straps and a square neck. Whatever the invite, these christmas dresses women can mix with heels, tights or boots cover holiday outfits women want to wear, from classy christmas dresses to formal holiday dresses, and the right festive dress takes your christmas outfit from desk to dance floor.

Cocktail hour, done properly

Shorter than a gown, louder than a work dress. In the cocktail dresses edit, Azure Elegance, the crystal-trim midi, is described as a cocktail-to-gala statement, the Crystal V-Neck mini lines a plunging neckline in crystals for cocktail parties and nights out, and the Ruffle Romance mini adds a contrast ruffle hem. That's three cocktail dresses for women who like their sparkle with structure.

Want a cocktail dress for party nights with a little more skin? The Backless Satin Cocktail Mini goes deep V and bare back, while the Meet Me For Cocktails mini keeps a ribbed fit with short sleeves. For cocktail party dresses that photograph like a campaign, the Ruby Rendezvous mini adds ruby-red beading, side cut-outs and an asymmetric hem, and the Isabella black sequin mini lists cocktail parties next to black tie, so any one of them works as a cocktail party dress.

Covered up? Among the long sleeve cocktail dresses here are the dark green bodycon mini with a full front zip and the Eclipse Elegance mini with dramatic flair sleeves and silver embellishments, and both double as cocktail dresses with sleeves for winter. For a holiday cocktail dress or a christmas cocktail dress, the glitter-bead minis and the Poppy red sequin mini lead, and any of them makes a cocktail dress for christmas party season or a holiday cocktail party dress with zero effort. Want unique cocktail dresses? The Adriana pearl blazer dress is hand-embellished with pearls and crystals, and the Fiery floral blazer dress finishes with orange feathered cuffs.

Clubs and nights out

Dance floor first, coat check later. Here, each club dress is cut to move: the A Night In The Ballet sequin minis bring a deep V, crisscross straps and a tulle sequin overlay, the Special Flirt styles add ruffled shoulders and an asymmetric high front slit, and the Long Sleeve Tie Dye style lists the club among its occasions. Those are the club dresses for anyone who leaves at last orders, and the metallic ruched minis in purple and silver round out the club dress women keep reaching for.

Need a night club dress for women who hate fussing? The Work The Runway cut-out minis come with a belted front and spaghetti straps, and the long-sleeve black mini with bandage and mesh cut-outs is described as made for an all-night event. Any of them makes a night out dress that works from dinner to the last song, and the night out dresses list keeps growing every season.

Crystals, sequins and statement pieces

Lights on. For a sequin party dress, the cut-out high-slit sequin minis in red, gold and brown are each described as a goddess-worthy statement for cocktail parties, birthdays and formal occasions, and the white one was made to turn heads at any party. Want a party dress sparkly enough to skip the jewelry? The Crystal Bow mini adds crystal bows at the hips, side slits and studded straps, and the Glamour Night style arrives encrusted with large crystal stones and matching gloves, which makes it the crystal dress of the edit.

Prefer something nobody else will be wearing? Among the unique party dresses are the Plunge Neckline feather-skirt mini, described as a showstopper for any upscale event, and the striped fringe mini in red and blue, finished with tassel sleeves. For party dresses elegant enough for a seated dinner, the Body Contour bustier midis give an A-list evening look, and the Emerald Shimmer one-shoulder sequin dress adds a side slit and a cinched waist.

Want party dresses long sleeves style? The Cut Out Letter Sequins mini has shimmering long sleeves, and the Starry Night sparkles all the way to the cuffs. Prefer a midi party dress? The Pearl Strap and Backless Rhinestone Strap midis have you covered, and for an after party dress, the copper brown sequin strapless mini drapes and ruches into a tight fit. Each one counts as a party wear dress for women who like options.

Want more? The shine continues in sequin dresses and mini dresses, black-tie nights live in evening gowns, and curves get plus size party dresses. Finish it with high heels and a handbag.