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THE BEST PARTY DRESSES UNDER $500
Party season might be approaching, but a great dress doesn’t need an occasion – especially when it looks this good and costs less than $500. From high-shine midis to festive minis, these finds deliver a party season punch of style – without the price tag.
Ahead, the best under-$500 dresses to wear to every party on your calendar.
HILLHOUSE HOME THE MATILDA DRESS
The definition of evening ease – metallic brocade, perfectly cut. Style this with a pair of platforms for a finishing touch.
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FRAME SEQUINED MINI DRESS
Style this mini with a pair of opaque tights for a perfectly undone, “Kate Moss at Christmas” kind of energy.
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SIMON MILLER BOWIE FRINGE MINI DRESS
With metallic fringe, this is the mini dress that dances for you. (Hot tip: add the matching pants to make it a set!)
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ARRANGE EMBELLISHED LONG SLEEVE MINI DRESS
Zoom in and catch the metallic beading on this swingy mini.
I especially love the bell-sleeves.
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LA LIGNE MILLA DRESS
This La Ligne stunner not only brings a special kind of understated glam, but it’s also super comfortable.
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ANTONIO MELANI X THE NAT NOTE COLOR BLOCK DRESS
Leave it to The Nat Note to deliver the season’s coolest color-block dress.
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REFORMATION CHERRA DRESS
A festive option for anyone but most especially a bride. Style it with a pair of barely-there heels.
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TUCKERNUCK BLACK VELVET EMBELLISHED VIOLA DRESS
A new Tuckernuck favorite that looks more expensive that it is.
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SIMON MILLER STRAPLESS SEQUIN DRESS
Holidays, NYE, your birthday – no matter the occasion, this dress was made to party.
