Holiday soirée season has officially arrived—the moment when black-tie invitations begin to flutter into your mailbox, signaling weeks of glamour with your best formal dresses ready to be revealed under winter’s coats . Whether you lean maximalist with head-turning sequins, prefer a monochrome palette, or gravitate toward sleek minimalism , this is the time to indulge. Luckily, the market is full of dazzling pieces ready to meet every interpretation of the dress code with ease: ’Tis the season for classic a-line, halter neck, and off-the-shoulder styles zhuzhed up in silky chiffon, crepe, velvet, and pleated fabrics.

Vogue ’s Guide to the Best Black-Tie Outfits

The Champagne Sequins Ulla Johnson Samara midi dress Jump to review $1,090

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