It happens every year without fail: I click my iCal over to November and suddenly realize there are a dozen events I get to dress up for. A glimpse at the month ahead for me: a charity event, the Kate Spade holiday party, a friend’s surprise party, Thanksgiving, Will’s company Christmas party, and a cocktail party for the launch of our pop-up shop… Not to mention all the fun little things that always pop up at the last minute! Because I know you’re all in the same boat (whether you’re wondering what to wear to a holiday party, sorority formal, or winter wedding), I’ve done my annual round-up of holiday-ready dresses. For those of you on a tight budget, I’ve included some picks from Rent The Runway so you can score a designer look without the price tag.
one // two // three // four // five
six // seven // eight // nine // ten
eleven // twelve // thirteen // fourteen // fifteen
sixteen // seventeen // eighteen // nineteen // twenty
I’ve already ordered this one and this one so stay tuned for a couple festive outfit posts in the weeks to come! What’s on your holiday calendar and, more importantly, what are you wearing?!
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P.S. Excited to start your holiday shopping? I have some seriously awesome gift guides coming your way starting this Thursday (and I’ll probably be posting twice a day so don’t be shy!). In the mean time, you’ll find new gift picks every day right here!
I want all of these!
xo,
Momo
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Mackenzie, this post is NOT good for my wallet! Absolutely dying over all of these – especially your RTR picks!
K.xo
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I love number 6 and 18! Beautiful picks!
Lauren,
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9, 11, and 18 are my faves! Super cute picks.
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Great post! As overwhelming as holiday parties can be, it’s nice to have a reason to dress up! Or in this case, 20 reasons 🙂
I have had a few of these on my wish list for awhile. I love the open back options.
Obsessed with these dress options, especially 14!! Thank you for these ideas, you rock!
From a fellow redhead,
Alex
This is amazing!! Such a great idea for a blog post Mackenzie– I’m in love with dresses 15 and 3!
xoxo Marit
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My boyfriend’s company has a big ritzy party so I need something just like this! thanks for the finds!
x Lily
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oh my god that black herve leger. I’m scared to rent it from rtr because I won’t want to give it back!
Great picks!!
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Love these dresses. Particularly #9. It’s definitely time to start finding the perfect holiday party dresses!
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Beautiful! I love these!
#3 #8 #13 are my favorites
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There are so many gorgeous holiday options that it’s nearly impossible to choose just one! Maybe I’ll just plan a few more parties so I have an excuse to wear more of these gorgeous picks…
Seriously perfect picks! Love all the ones with back details. I keep forgetting the few events I have to dress up for this holiday and I need to get on the dress buying stat!
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Rent the Runway was a lifesaver when I went to Kansas City Fashion Week. I had forgotten all about it until just now! #18 is my absolute favorite 🙂
lovely picks, though I wish that you said where the dress were from underneath each pick, it’s annoying to have to scroll up and down. Plus my workplace blocks rstyle affiliate links so I can’t click though if I want to learn more.
I really like the 8th and 18th option! They are both perfect for the holidays and can be worn again and again!
Hunter
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