I Think These 23 Party Dresses Are Hands Down the Best Around

Whether you relish any and every opportunity to get dressed up or would rather spend your Saturday nights curled up on the sofa, there's no getting away from the fact that party season is here. Sure, you might think you've still got plenty of time to find the perfect outfit to see you through those inevitable last-minute festive season nights out. That, however, just isn't the case—just take a look at the shops. The new-in sections at just about every online store we frequent are suitably sparkly with a plethora of party dresses that it's actually overwhelming. Luckily, you have us to help.

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With almost too many party dresses to choose from, we took it upon ourselves to sift through the sequins, lamé, velvet and satin to bring you the very best party dresses 2019 has to offer. Keep scrolling and you'll soon find yourself googling the nearest disco.

Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others. Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.