The best sequin dresses evoke a festive feel that only a little sparkle and shine can truly elicit. Perhaps a memorable holiday or New Year’s Eve where you dressed in head-to-toe shimmer instantly comes to mind, but we are here to prove that this mood needn’t be reserved for only one month per year. Designers have embraced a maximalist approach to dressing—Dries Van Noten and Rabanne’s shimmer-laden shows come to mind—demonstrating how the sequin dress has become a modern mainstay, and why it should be in your rotation.
Vogue’s Favorite Sequin Dresses
So whether your social calendar is chock full of wedding weekends until the end of the year, or you are simply rediscovering the joy of dressing up after seasons of sweatpants, make sure a sequin dress is at the top of your shopping list. From the groovy, printed minis perfect for your next big trip, to the minimalist column gowns made for your next formal event, there are plenty of options for everyone. There is no time like the present to lean into the bedazzled and embellished and discover the lasting power of shine.
Ahead, shop the best sequin dresses.
The LBD Gets an Upgrade
This holiday season, give your LBD a moment in the spotlight. Staud’s fireworks motif mini dress is practically made for New Year’s Eve, while Veronica De Piante’s long-sleeve shift offers a lesson in minimalist allure. And if floor length is more your style, Banana Republic’s V-neck silhouette with a trailing scarf is ready for any party. Whichever direction you go, you’re guaranteed a hit.
Black-Tie Decadence
When the dress code calls for drama, look to Prada and Erdem for gowns that will catch the eye. Prada’s burgundy bow-detailed column silhouette brings personality, while Erdem’s deep red is destined to make you the most memorable guest at any winter wedding. Add pared-back jewelry and a classic black pump and let the dress do the talking.
Go for Gold
You can never go wrong with a classic gold sparkle. For any festive soirée on your calendar, Oscar de la Renta’s floral mini promises instant radiance—or go for a more minimalist style with Clio Peppiatt’s droplet beaded dress or Staud’s strapless number. Style with optic-white pumps and a tennis necklace and consider yourself the belle of the ball.
Silver in the Spotlight
Not a gold girl? Silver is having a moment. Rabanne’s chainmail mini is made for all-night dancing, while Simkhai’s long-sleeve take delivers a cooler, modern edge.
The New Neutral
With chocolate mousse crowned the color of the year, it only makes sense to close out the season in a shimmering iteration. Whether you choose a long sleeve, shift mini, or a barely-there spaghetti strap, these tonal sparkles offer a glamorous twist on holiday shine.
Strapless
A strapless dress is a timeless silhouette you can always add to your wardrobe. From Bernadette’s abstract pointillist take to Bottega Veneta’s deep midnight blue, these classics channel old Hollywood glamour no matter where the night takes you.
