Black and red bustier high-slit satin maxi dress, front view

Christmas Party and Christmas Dinner Dresses: Red, Green and Gold Picks

For a Christmas party or dinner, the easy choices are red, green or gold, in a satin or sequin dress you can sit in for 3 hours. These 6 dresses come in those colors and cost between $34.99 and $54.99.

By color

Color Dress Style
Red Rosalind Bustier High-Slit Maxi Dress ($42.99) in Red Floor-length bustier-style gown with a high slit
Red Una Satin Cowl-Neck Slit Maxi Dress ($39.99) in Red Satin slip maxi, open lace-up back
Red Cleo Ribbed Knit U-Neck Mini Dress ($34.99) in Red Ribbed knit A-line, the most casual pick
Green Dahlia Satin One-Shoulder Midi Dress ($42.99) in Green Satin midi with a one-shoulder line
Green Una Satin Cowl-Neck Slit Maxi Dress ($39.99) in Green or Light Green Floor-length satin
Gold Thea Sequin Sweetheart Maxi Dress ($49.99) in Gold Full sequin maxi
Red or Gold Quinn Sequin One-Shoulder Maxi Dress ($54.99) in Red, Wine Red or Gold Sequin one-shoulder gown

Party or family dinner?

  • Christmas Eve or Christmas Day dinner at home: choose a midi or knit that is comfortable at a table. The satin midi and ribbed knit dress fit best.
  • Office or friends party: a satin maxi or a mini with tights. See what to wear to a holiday work party.
  • Church service: a midi with a shawl over bare shoulders.

Order in time

Holiday delivery can run slow. Orders are processed within 1 to 3 business days and standard delivery takes 5 to 9 business days after that, and it can take longer during holidays. Order as early as you can. Standard shipping is $7.95 and is free on orders of $99 or more. Details are on the Shipping and Delivery page.

If you are shopping for New Year's Eve as well, see New Year's Eve dresses under $60 and the holiday collection.

Sizing can run smaller than standard US sizes, so check the size guide and choose the larger size if you are between two.

Questions people ask

What color is best for a Christmas dinner?

Red, green and gold are traditional. Black also works, with a red or green accessory.

Can I wear a sequin dress to Christmas dinner?

At a family dinner it can feel dressy. A satin midi is the more relaxed choice.

What if I need to return the dress?

Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery for unworn items with tags attached. Items bought at more than 30% off, intimates and accessories are final sale, and return shipping is paid by the customer. Read the Returns and Refunds page before you order.

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Written by the LUNETTE Style Desk for lunettewoman.com (also written as Lunette Woman), a US online women's fashion store. Prices and stock change: check each product page before you order.

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