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11 Cocktail and Party Dresses Under $100

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  • <p>Wear this dress now over a t-shirt or sweater, then pair it with your favorite dancing shoes come New Year's Eve.</p> <p>Zara sequin mini dress, $70. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/dresses/sequin-dress-c269185p3817055.html?mbid=synd_yahoostyle" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:zara.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">zara.com</a>.</p>
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    Wear this dress now over a t-shirt or sweater, then pair it with your favorite dancing shoes come New Year's Eve.

    Zara sequin mini dress, $70. zara.com.

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  • <p>All you need to complete this Studio 54-inspired look is a pair of platform velvet sandals.</p> <p>Zara crossover mini dress, $40. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/dresses/crossover-mini-dress-c269185p3926513.html?mbid=synd_yahoostyle" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:zara.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">zara.com</a>.</p>
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    All you need to complete this Studio 54-inspired look is a pair of platform velvet sandals.

    Zara crossover mini dress, $40. zara.com.

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  • <p>Team this standout dress with strappy stilettos, or throw a faux fur shawl over your shoulders for a more understated look.</p> <p>H&M knee-length lace dress, $70. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/55054?article=55054-B&mbid=synd_yahoostyle" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:hm.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">hm.com</a></p>
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    Team this standout dress with strappy stilettos, or throw a faux fur shawl over your shoulders for a more understated look.

    H&M knee-length lace dress, $70. hm.com

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  • <p>With this high-voltage pink color, you're guaranteed to be the belle of the ball.</p> <p>H&M satin dress, $55. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/57546?article=57546-A&mbid=synd_yahoostyle" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:hm.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">hm.com</a>.</p>
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    With this high-voltage pink color, you're guaranteed to be the belle of the ball.

    H&M satin dress, $55. hm.com.

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  • <p>This little gold dress can be dressed up or down. Wear casual black booties or fancy high-heeled pumps, as you see fit.</p> <p>& Other Stories fibre dress, $85. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.stories.com/us/Ready-to-wear/Dresses/Fibre_Dress/582938-104101982.1?mbid=synd_yahoostyle" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:stories.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">stories.com</a>.</p>
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    This little gold dress can be dressed up or down. Wear casual black booties or fancy high-heeled pumps, as you see fit.

    & Other Stories fibre dress, $85. stories.com.

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  • <p>With a flirty, textured dress like this, all you need are simple heels and a sleek ponytail to bring your look together.</p> <p>Ivy Revel fray dress, $72. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.ivyrevel.com/us/collection/dresses/fray-dress/A000246-098.html?cgid=Dresses&mbid=synd_yahoostyle" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:ivyrevel.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">ivyrevel.com</a>.</p>
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    With a flirty, textured dress like this, all you need are simple heels and a sleek ponytail to bring your look together.

    Ivy Revel fray dress, $72. ivyrevel.com.

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  • <p>This a-line dress is as versatile as they come. Go formal with tall metallic sandals, or skew casual with black leather ankle boots.</p> <p>Topshop cross front a-line dress, $85. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://us.topshop.com/en/tsus/product/clothing-70483/dresses-70497/tinsel-cross-front-aline-5942034?bi=20&mbid=synd_yahoostyle&ps=20" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:topshop.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">topshop.com</a>.</p>
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    This a-line dress is as versatile as they come. Go formal with tall metallic sandals, or skew casual with black leather ankle boots.

    Topshop cross front a-line dress, $85. topshop.com.

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  • <p>Talk about classy: this midi length velvet dress from H&M is sophisticated and on-trend for the season. We'd wear it with pretty, shimmering earrings and a statement-making clutch.</p> <p>H&M crushed velvet dress, $50. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/55957?article=55957-A&mbid=synd_yahoostyle" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:hm.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">hm.com</a>.</p>
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    Talk about classy: this midi length velvet dress from H&M is sophisticated and on-trend for the season. We'd wear it with pretty, shimmering earrings and a statement-making clutch.

    H&M crushed velvet dress, $50. hm.com.

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  • <p>Just because the invite says "cocktail attire" doesn't mean you have to wear black. We love the rich burgundy color of this Topshop lace dress.</p> <p>Topshop scallop mix lace bodycon dress, $74. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://us.topshop.com/en/tsus/product/clothing-70483/dresses-70497/scallop-mix-lace-bodycon-dress-5944874?bi=41&mbid=synd_yahoostyle&ps=20" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:topshop.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">topshop.com</a>.</p>
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    Just because the invite says "cocktail attire" doesn't mean you have to wear black. We love the rich burgundy color of this Topshop lace dress.

    Topshop scallop mix lace bodycon dress, $74. topshop.com.

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  • <p>The tiered bell sleeves give this long-sleeve mini a little something extra.</p> <p>Ivy Revel 'Marcella' dress, $72. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.ivyrevel.com/us/collection/dresses/marcella-dress-black/B000239-001.html?cgid=Dresses&mbid=synd_yahoostyle" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:ivyrevel.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">ivyrevel.com</a>.</p>
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    The tiered bell sleeves give this long-sleeve mini a little something extra.

    Ivy Revel 'Marcella' dress, $72. ivyrevel.com.

    Courtesy of vendor
  • <p>A halter dress — in the season's hottest fabric — will be your holiday party go-to.</p> <p>Mango velvet halter dress, $60. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://shop.mango.com/US/p0/woman/clothing/dresses/short-/halter-velvet-dress?id=71043642_99&mbid=synd_yahoostyle&n=1&s=prendas.vestidosprendas" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:mango.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">mango.com</a>.</p>
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    A halter dress — in the season's hottest fabric — will be your holiday party go-to.

    Mango velvet halter dress, $60. mango.com.

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<p>Wear this dress now over a t-shirt or sweater, then pair it with your favorite dancing shoes come New Year's Eve.</p> <p>Zara sequin mini dress, $70. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/dresses/sequin-dress-c269185p3817055.html?mbid=synd_yahoostyle" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:zara.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">zara.com</a>.</p>
<p>All you need to complete this Studio 54-inspired look is a pair of platform velvet sandals.</p> <p>Zara crossover mini dress, $40. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/dresses/crossover-mini-dress-c269185p3926513.html?mbid=synd_yahoostyle" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:zara.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">zara.com</a>.</p>
<p>Team this standout dress with strappy stilettos, or throw a faux fur shawl over your shoulders for a more understated look.</p> <p>H&M knee-length lace dress, $70. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/55054?article=55054-B&mbid=synd_yahoostyle" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:hm.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">hm.com</a></p>
<p>With this high-voltage pink color, you're guaranteed to be the belle of the ball.</p> <p>H&M satin dress, $55. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/57546?article=57546-A&mbid=synd_yahoostyle" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:hm.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">hm.com</a>.</p>
<p>This little gold dress can be dressed up or down. Wear casual black booties or fancy high-heeled pumps, as you see fit.</p> <p>& Other Stories fibre dress, $85. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.stories.com/us/Ready-to-wear/Dresses/Fibre_Dress/582938-104101982.1?mbid=synd_yahoostyle" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:stories.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">stories.com</a>.</p>
<p>With a flirty, textured dress like this, all you need are simple heels and a sleek ponytail to bring your look together.</p> <p>Ivy Revel fray dress, $72. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.ivyrevel.com/us/collection/dresses/fray-dress/A000246-098.html?cgid=Dresses&mbid=synd_yahoostyle" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:ivyrevel.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">ivyrevel.com</a>.</p>
<p>This a-line dress is as versatile as they come. Go formal with tall metallic sandals, or skew casual with black leather ankle boots.</p> <p>Topshop cross front a-line dress, $85. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://us.topshop.com/en/tsus/product/clothing-70483/dresses-70497/tinsel-cross-front-aline-5942034?bi=20&mbid=synd_yahoostyle&ps=20" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:topshop.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">topshop.com</a>.</p>
<p>Talk about classy: this midi length velvet dress from H&M is sophisticated and on-trend for the season. We'd wear it with pretty, shimmering earrings and a statement-making clutch.</p> <p>H&M crushed velvet dress, $50. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/55957?article=55957-A&mbid=synd_yahoostyle" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:hm.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">hm.com</a>.</p>
<p>Just because the invite says "cocktail attire" doesn't mean you have to wear black. We love the rich burgundy color of this Topshop lace dress.</p> <p>Topshop scallop mix lace bodycon dress, $74. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://us.topshop.com/en/tsus/product/clothing-70483/dresses-70497/scallop-mix-lace-bodycon-dress-5944874?bi=41&mbid=synd_yahoostyle&ps=20" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:topshop.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">topshop.com</a>.</p>
<p>The tiered bell sleeves give this long-sleeve mini a little something extra.</p> <p>Ivy Revel 'Marcella' dress, $72. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.ivyrevel.com/us/collection/dresses/marcella-dress-black/B000239-001.html?cgid=Dresses&mbid=synd_yahoostyle" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:ivyrevel.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">ivyrevel.com</a>.</p>
<p>A halter dress — in the season's hottest fabric — will be your holiday party go-to.</p> <p>Mango velvet halter dress, $60. <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://shop.mango.com/US/p0/woman/clothing/dresses/short-/halter-velvet-dress?id=71043642_99&mbid=synd_yahoostyle&n=1&s=prendas.vestidosprendas" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:mango.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">mango.com</a>.</p>
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By Taylor Davies. Photos: Getty Images, Courtesy of respective vendors.

The only thing better than a really good party is a really good party dress. On the hunt for the perfect holiday frock, we turned to our favorite shopping haunts — from Zara to Topshop — for dresses to paint the town red in. Whether you prefer standout sequin minis or luxe velvet dresses, this season's offering has something for every one. To make your shopping just a little bit easier, we found flirty, under-$100 dresses that fit every style personality. One for every party on the calendar? Don't mind if we do. Click through the slideshow ahead for 11 party dresses that will take you from the fall formal to the holiday soiree and back again.

Click through the slideshow for 11 amazing cocktail dresses under $100.

This story originally appeared on Teen Vogue.

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