5 Party Dress Trends That Are Anything But Basic
The holiday season is far from over… In fact, it kind of just started, what with New Year's Eve on the horizon. If you're still on the hunt for the perfect dress that will show how festive and fashionable you are, we have the ultimate selection for you here. Instead of throwing a random grouping of party dresses at you, we wanted to present you with five new party dress trends you should keep an eye out for. The trends ahead are inspired by the major themes we saw come down the F/W 19 runways, including goth romance, disco minis, and much more. Thanks to the freshness of the trends, buying a dress within each of these sartorial categories will ensure you show up to your functions looking anything but basic. You're welcome.
Goth Romance
"Goth romance" was a major F/W 19 trend we're excited to take into the party dressing realm. Complete with lace, puffy sleeves, and romantic necklines to match, this is one easy way to give the whole LBD vibe an update.
Boudoir-Inspired
Take your idea of what should be worn inside the bedroom and incorporate it into your party attire. This includes everything from boning to bustiers and slips to lace.
Disco Minis
It wouldn't be a party if someone wasn't wearing sequins, am I right? Use the holidays as your chance to either wear that sequin minidress sitting in the back of your closet or buy one of the brand-new ones below.
Crystal-Adorned
If sequined frocks aren't your thing, maybe crystal-adorned ones are. Be it on a strap, a trim, or an adornment tacked right on to the front, the addition of blingy crystals is the 2019 holiday energy we all need.
'80s Revival
Last but not least, we present to you the '80s-inspired party dresses that will have your mother feeling nostalgic and you feeling like the ultimate fashion girl.
Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director ofBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New YorkBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and managesBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.
She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.
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