Fashion

30 Little Black Dresses to Help You Survive the Holiday Party Circuit

When the holiday season rolls around, it's always nice to to go back to the classics. Twinkly lights decorating your windows, mulled apple cider, and renting It's A Wonderful Life on iTunes are traditions for a reason: they don't disappoint.

The same goes for holiday dressing, and nothing says classic, elegant, and chic quite like a little black dress. Thankfully, this season's plethora of choices has you covered, whether tradition to you means black leather and lace or dainty silk and satin. Take a peek at 30 of our favorite LBDs, and commence channeling your inner fashion icon, whether you're an Audrey Hepburn or a Daphne Guinness.

by Tyler Atwood

Floral Jacquard Dress

J. Crew Floral Jacquard Dress, $228, jcrew.com

Shift Dress

Madewell Shirttail Shiftdress, $104, madewell.com

Embellished Maxi Dress

ASOS BLACK Premium Embellished Tabbard Maxi Dress, $267, asos.com

Skater Lace Neck Dress

ASOS Curve Exclusive Skater Dress with Lace Neck, $62.29, asos.com

Long Sleeve Dress

T by Alexander Wang Pique Long Sleeve Dress with Collar Pin, $275, alexanderwang.com

Sleeveless Dress with Cutout

Bec & Bridge Amethyst Dress, $264, becandbridge.com

Short Sleeve Dress

Alice + Olivia Tiffany Easy Fit Short Sleeve Dress, $220, aliceandolivia.com

Cap Sleeve Dress

Lauren Ralph Lauren Plus Size Cap Sleeve Dress, $134, macys.com

Slip Dress

Haute Hippie Lace Slip Dress, $295, shopbop.com

Lace Pencil Dress

Myne Gala Pencil Dress with Lace Contrast, $187, shopplanetblue.com

Plus-Size Sequin Dress

Forever21 Plus Sequined Bodice Dress, $27.80, forever21.com

Lace Detail Dress

Graham & Spencer Ponti Dress with Lace Detail, $242, grahamandspencer.com

Asymmetric Dress

DKNY Asymmetric One Shoulder Dress, $195, dkny.com

Studded Dress

ABS Salon Z Stud-Detail Sheath Dress, $237, saksfifthavenue.com

Plus-Size Side Zipper Dress

Calvin Klein Plus Zip Dress, $139.50, bloomingdales.com

Applique Sleeveless Dress

BCBG Max Azria Lace-Applique Sleeveless dress, $298, bcbg.com

Sequined Bandage Dress

Aqua Mazie Sequin Bandage Dress, $128, bloomingdales.com

Flared Dress

Modcloth Evening of Extravagance Dress (Available in Plus Sizes), $159, modcloth.com

Crepe Shift Dress

Trina Turk Comrie Crepe Shift Dress, $328, nordstrom.com

Draped Dress

Helmut Lang Glassing Shirting Draped Dress, $335, helmutlang.com

Sequin Panel Dress

Karen Kane Woman Sequin Panel Dress, $118, dillards.com

Ruffled Dress

L'Agence Ruffle Sleeve Belted Dress, $350, bergdorfgoodman.com

Vegan Leather Dress

David Lerner Vegan Strapless Dress, $225, davidlerner.com

Plus-Size Peplum Dress

Torrid Lace Peplum Dress, $68.50, Torrid.com

Ribbed Knitted Dress

ALC Drielly Ribbed Knitted Dress, $249.75, theoutnet.com

Sparkly Cocktail Dress

Milly Sleeve Cocktail Dress, $340, millyny.com

Knit Long-Sleeve Dress

Catherine Malandrino Knit Amethyst Dress, $345, stylebop.com

Back Detail Dress

KEEPSAKE Fiction Dress, $179, revolveclothing.com

Crepe Mini Dress

Acne Pinch Crepe Mini Dress, $330, netaporter.com

Shift Detail Dress

BB Dakota Branson Dress, $105, bbdakota.com

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