36 Party Dresses to Shop in 2024 for Your Next Big Night Out | Vogue

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What’s the most exciting part about receiving an invite (other than the invite itself, of course)? Shopping for the best party dresses that fit the mood. It’s not only a form of indulgence, it’s a chance to embrace a level of glamour not often found in the everyday. Everyone’s version of razzle-dazzle varies—luckily, there are party dresses for every occasion, dress code, and personal style ethos.

Have you taken a peak at the spring/summer 2024 runways? Extravagance is in—and many designers, from Valentino to Chloe, are capturing feminine flights of fancy with eccentric details, bold colors, and modern silhouettes. There are high-shine options from Rotate and J.Crew that’ll refract below a disco ball. For a black-tie wedding or cocktail party, look at Tove’s one-shouldered LBD or Dries Van Noten’s painted midi. Less is more doesn’t have to lack excitement—proven by the sheer cascading ruffles on the Marlies Grace Bea dress and the fold-over strapless neckline on Emilia Wickstead’s ivory midi. Needless to say, there are countless ways to ensure you’re dressed to the nines for every event on the calendar.

As the invitations to weddings, holiday parties, and birthday fêtes roll in, you’ll find a suitable party dress below whether the affair requires a pared-back mini or a hypnotizing shimmer for nights spent dancing until sunrise, ahead.

The best sequin dresses conjure a jovial feel that only a little glimmer and shine can truly bring out. This season, we’re gravitating toward one-and-done pieces from Mango and Rotate to Des Phemmes and Cos. Zara’s slipdress feels especially of the moment with its all-over rhinestones set on chainmail.

Mango

teardrop sequinned dress

MANGO

Rotate

embellished maxi dress

LUISA VIA ROMA

Cos

sequined slip dress

COS

Des Phemmes

twist front embellished mini

NET-A-PORTER

J.Crew

circle sequin midi dress

JCREW

Zara

midi rhinestone slip dress

ZARA

Nothing screams “I’m ready to have a good time” quite like a party-friendly minidress. For a leg-bearing statement, look for styles that balance the above-the-knee hemline with draped finishes, ample volume, or a fit-and-flare silhouette.

Tory Burch

draped silk mini dress

NET-A-PORTER

Mango

satin knot dress

MANGO

De La Vali

Ravenna maxi dress

MODA OPERANDI

ILA

Vivian mirror crepe mini dress

MODA OPERANDI

Taller Marmo

Piccolo Arno fringed dress

NET-A-PORTER

Simkhai

India satin mini dress

NET-A-PORTER

No party wardrobe is complete without a little LBD. A night out on the town is the perfect opportunity to go bold and sleek with Toteme’s strapless dress cut or Helsa’s figure-hugging midi. Meanwhile, Tory Burch is yet again providing the It girl with options with its beloved Hoop dress defined by futuristic swirling structures.

Toteme

strapless fil coupe dress

FRWD

Tory Burch

hoop dress

TORY BURCH

Simkhai

Jovie textured mini dress

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Tove

Liv ruched maxi dress

NET-A-PORTER

Taller Marmo

Ubud feather crepe gown

MYTHERESA

Helsa

The S Curve dress

FRWD

Looking for something with a bit of coverage that also feels festive? Count on maxis with fabulous details—like Paris Georgia’s liquid burnt red dress or the bohemian layers on the below De La Vali dress—to deliver.

Paris Georgia

Tiyan midi dress

MODA OPERANDI

Magda Butrym

ruched floral dress

NET-A-PORTER

Khaite

Zelma balloon-sleeve dress

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Christopher Esber

draped silk maxi dress

MODA OPERANDI

De La Vali

Silentenium maxi dress

MODA OPERANDI

Dries Van Noten

Dinam draped printed midi dress

BERGDORF GOODMAN

For social-filled days and nights ahead, don’t forgo a white dress—they transcend any season. These aren’t your standard summer dresses, however. Bottega Veneta’s is perfect for a fancy brunch, while Zara’s open-back midi dress nods to the noughties.

Anna October

tulip satin maxi dress

MODA OPERANDI

Diotima

Medusa backless fringe dress

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Cos

plissed halterneck maxi dress

COS

Bottega Veneta

crinkled halterneck dress

NET-A-PORTER

Zara

satin open back dress

ZARA

Emilia Wickstead

Keely strapless dress

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Slip dresses and semi-sheer lace are no long exclusive to the bedroom. In fact, we’re taking them out on the town thanks to designers bridging the gap between privacy and party. Add a simple kitten heel to play up vintage sensibilities with Nili Lotan and Massimo Dutti. Or, give a unique style a spin with something like Jason Wu’s crinkled organza dress.

Massimo Dutti

lace midi slip dress

MASSIMO DUTTI

Nili Lotan

Cami silk gown

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Marlies Grace

Bea ruffled sheer dress

MODA OPERANDI

LoveShackFancy

Ameliane slip dress

BERGDORF GOODMAN

Jason Wu

organza-trimmed midi dress

NET-A-PORTER

Zara

pleated lace dress

ZARA