From Engagement to Holiday Parties, My Closet Is in Need of Some Fancy Dresses—32 Chic Options I'm Eyeing

I'm going to an engagement party with the dress code "fancy" next month, and it occurred to me that I’m not entirely sure what I want to wear yet.
I’ve known for a while that my closet is a bit lacking in one key category: fancy dresses. Ironically, the majority of my closet is dresses and skirts, but when it comes to fancier ones, I usually rely on renting through the app Pickle. It’s been perfect so far, but with an early November celebration and holiday gatherings coming up, I'd like to have a wider collection of my own.
If you’re in a similar position, my advice is to look at brands like Paloma Wool, Réalisation, Reformation, Rixo, and St. Agni as a starting point, plus the edits at Nordstrom (the Space section specifically), Net-a-Porter, Revolve, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Ssense. And if all else fails? A black silk dress is always reliable.
As I’ve been bookmarking every option that’s caught my eye while researching, here are the standouts.
I'm envisioning this worn with festive tights.
Siedrés is a Turkish brand to know.
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