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There is a time and a place for basic black dresses, but when youre heading to a holiday party, have a little fun and choose one thats special and unique with a pretty fabric, stunning design, interesting sleeves, or something to make it out of the ordinary

Even with your tees, you can style them to taste

(I also wrote our guide to the best shapewear, so I have some ideas about what to wear underneath all these LBDs.) For the 2025 edition of this guide: I researched 111 dresses and chose 23 to test in person

For evening wear or resort dining areas, opt for dress shoes like strappy heeled sandals, embellished flats, or espadrilles