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12 Days of Dresses: Perfect holiday picks

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Welcome to GL’s holiday dress guide! We’re packing in 12 days of dresses to give ya options galore just in time for soirée season. Wanna know what frock flatters you best? How to freshen up your LBD? What exactly to rock on NYE? Keep checking the Style channel between Dec. 1 and Dec. 12 for tonsa great reasons to get dressed up!

 

Here at GL, we love any excuse to get a little more glammed up. Here are a few ideas on what to wear to your family gatherings this December—in festive hues, of course.

 

Rock the Red

It may seem obvious, but red is one of the most cheerful colors for the holidays. It definitely draws attention in a crowded room. Wanna stand out? Try our picks:

 

This color screams Christmas! The belt detail makes it incredibly sophisticated and is flattering on almost any shape. It also comes in navy if you wanna show off your Chanukah pride.

 

 

ASOS Full Skater Dress with Belt, $44, asos.com

 

This swingy frock is the epitome of a party dress. Paired with gold jewelry and pointy pumps, the look would be flawless.

 


 

Cherry Twist Rib Skater Dress, $84, topshop.com

 

Go for the Green

Red is often the more dominant color when it comes to Christmas but don’t be afraid to deviate from what everyone else is wearing and go for a bright shade of green. The best part about getting a green dress? You can wear it after the holidays and it won’t look out of place.

 

A dropwaist dress is über-flattering on babes with shorter torsos. Try adding a major statement necklace and a couple cool cocktail rings to jazz things up.

 


 

ASOS Mini Dress with Trumpet Hem, $70, asos.com

 

Greensleeves

A silky long-sleeved shirtdress can go casual for fun family gatherings with a pair of tall boots. Add a ladylike watch and you’re set to impress!

 


 

Lucca Couture Chiffon Polka Dot Shirtdress, $69, urbanoutfitters.com

 

Major Metallics

Silver and gold are a major trend this season. And besides, who doesn’t love a li’l extra sparkle? Score one of these stunners and top it off with a cute cardi for dinner, then re-wear it for New Year’s with some whoa-worthy shoes!

 

Seeing stripes

Stripes are everywhere lately--but sequin stripes really hit a high note. Love!


 

Sequined Stripes Dress, $25, forever21.com

 

Frosted flowers

What could be sweeter than sequined flowers? A fit ‘n’ flare silhouette seriously flatters all shapes—and you’ll look prettier than a sugarplum fairy.

 

Perennial Party Cream Sequin Dress, $47, lulus.com
 
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I need a dress for an upcoming party. I love the one from ASOS and from forever21. I may go with the sequined striped dress but I would also like some color. It may be a tough decision but how can I go wrong for $25. I hope I can get it fast enough.

 

 


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Um, I haven't gotten the newest issue of GL! Why haven't I? Is it that it isnt available in my area or is it something else?

 

Hey tori42, it should be available. Wait a few more days and see if it arrives. If not email brittany@girlslife.com and let her know. Hope this helps! Xoxo 


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by tori42 on 12/2/2012 12:52:11 PM

 
 

Can I have the red one? Pretty please?

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by puddinface7 on 12/2/2012 11:55:27 AM

 
 



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ok so my cousin is getting married right after christmas, and were drivnig over a long way away to where he lives to go to the wedding. well today, im going dress shopping for a dress to wear to it, and i was wondering what i should get. i'm tall and not very skinnyFrown , and i was thinking of something like the black dress in the latest issue of gl for "tall" girls. but i dont know if that would look good on me, considering my size, so i was wondering what kind of dress would make me look slimmer and still very pretty. thanks a TON if you can help! and one more thing: im gonna post this comment on another article, because for the past 5 minutes the letter count thing has said 0 of 1000 characters allowed, yet i can still type. idk if this means its like broken or something, and sometimes my mods dont show up, so im gonna post it on like another picture. because i really wanna know this:Smile)

 

Hey girl, TBH black isn't a color that people wear to weddings. Black usually signifies funerals. I would go with something a little more colorful! A red would be very nice! Or maybe even a subtle blue. Check out Macy's or Nordstorms, they have plenty of amazing dresses that would be perfect. 


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by lilmissamazing on 12/2/2012 10:47:43 AM

 
 

They're so pretty but I doubt I would ever wear any of them. Just can't wear dresses.

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