Dress up for the holidays

The holiday season is almost upon us and before you know it, you will be planning for New Year's Eve. If you are looking for a fabulous New Year's Eve dress but don't want to spend a fortune, check out these beautiful evening gowns and party dresses for under $100 each.
New Year's Eve gowns


Beaded waist jersey dress

Believe it or not, this stretch jersey evening gown is under $75. The dress is highlighted by a waist of gorgeous beads and a slight train. You can get this JS Boutique gown on sale at Nordstrom right now.

Turquoise satin gown

Make a real statement with this gorgeous turquoise blue gown. It features a deep V-neck that is embellished with sequins and beads. This Sean Collection gown is 50% off at Nordstrom.
Holiday party dresses


If you aren't looking for a full-length gown, you can find plenty of short party dresses with metallic fabrics, intricate beading and lively colors.

Hot pink and black dress

The "Susie" pink dress features a glitzy skirt with a lace peek-a-boo hem. This dress looks adorable when paired with long black evening gloves. Add a pair of silver strappy sandals and you'll be ready for a night out on the town.

Purple flapper dress

Fringe is definitely in and purple is one of the most popular colors in fashion. So, why not combine them both in this terrfic purple flapper dress reminiscent of the 20's. You can get this dress right now at eDressMe for $72. It's also available in a couple shades of blue.

Red party dress

Sophisticated Lady offers a number of holiday party dresses under $99, like this sexy red number for just $66.99. Their dresses all run a bit small, so order a half size up.
New Year's Eve party dresses


Pleated trapeze dress

This style is very easy to wear. The high neckline emphasizes the triangular trapeze shape of this pleated dress. Priced at just $98, you can't beat this deal on this ECI cocktail dress.

Metallic spaghetti strap dress

Metallic dresses are always popular for New Year's Eve. This one features a criss-cross empire bodice and full skirt. It's perfect if you are carrying a little weight in your midsection, as it doesn't cling. Get this sparkling party dress for just $85 from eDressMe.


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