Sequin Dresses To Sparkle You Holidays

By Annie Georgia Greenberg

There's something about December (okay, and January, and maybe even February) that makes everyone want to pump up their wardrobe's glam-quotient. This means sequined dresses and sparkly accessories abound. But remember, the tinsel belongs on the trees and nothing super-glitzy looks all that great when it's too short or skin tight (yes, even if it is December 31). With that in mind, we scoured the city for the best high-impact glittery numbers that won't leave you looking like you're about to get in a fight on some reality TV show reunion special. And as the Countess would say, "money can't buy you class," …or classy sequins for that matter. Even the most expensive sparkly frocks run the risk of looking cheap, so when you find one that works, the best thing to do is just go for it!

All Saints Paloma Cap Sleeve Dress, $495, available at All Saints, 512 Broadway (between Spring and Broome streets); 646-862-1832

Staring at Stars Embroidered Clara Dress, $99, available at Urban Outfitters, 562 Avenue of the Americas (at 14th Street); 646-638-1646.

6 Shore Road Dress, $238, available at Pixie Market, 100 Stanton St (at Ludlow Street); 212-253-0953.

House of Matching Colors Palm Tree Birthday Dress, $600, available at Opening Ceremony, 35 Howard Street (between Broadway and Crosby Street); 212-219-2688.

ASOS Revive Sequin Wrap Front Mini Dress, $272.70, available at ASOS.

Rachel Zoe Peggy Sequin Shift Dress, $346.50, available at ShopBop.

Christopher Kane Alexa Sequined Tulle Dress, $6,720, available at Net-a-Porter.

Carmen Marc Valvo Sequined Combination Dress, $565, available at Bergdorf Goodman, 754 5th Avenue (between East 58th and East 57th streets); 212-872-2700.

Gold Hawk Sequin Dress, $630, available at Farfetch.

Philosophy Di Alberta Ferretti Bead-Embellished Mesh Dress, $561, available at The Outnet.

Helmut Lang Leather Back Sequined Party Dress, $1,095, available at Neiman Marcus .