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|12 Dec 2022|4 mins

30 Of This Season’s Best Bodycon Dresses

The MVP of party dressing is back.

Party season is in full swing and this year the fashion is better than ever. As we happily ditch our yoga tights and set our sights on more decadent dressing, one fashion player has emerged as this season’s MVP: the bodycon dress. A wardrobe hero since the Hervé Léger OG bandage dress burst onto the scene in the late ‘90s, the bodycon dress is synonymous with all the glitz and the glamour of really going out. Ahead, our round-up of the best bodycon dresses for women, and the all-important lingerie to layer beneath.

Creature comforts

Not quite ready to ditch the comfort-dressing mantra completely? This season’s swathe of ribbed and knit bodycon dresses strike the perfect balance between cosy comfort and PM appeal. Whether spun from buttery-soft cotton yarn or a weightier wool rib, this bodycon dress will conform to your figure flawlessly without pinching, digging or pulling (win!). The best part? These fitted dresses often remain thick enough to mask most everyday underwear styles. Simply opt for a seam-free version of your favourite bikini brief, g-string or high-waisted brief for a look that’s minimum fuss/maximum impact for your next event.

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Dare to bare

There’s no pairing more party-perfect than a bodycon dress and strategic hints of skin. Celebrate the return of summer soirees with a bodycon dress that incorporates this season’s trending cut-outs. Whether it be the coveted crochet dress trend, a circular cut-out at the waist or low lace-up back, a bodycon that dares to bare that little bit more is set to score you major style points. Lingerie has the power to make or break your look here, so choose barely-there styles that won’t make an unwelcome appearance when you hit the dancefloor. Choose a seamless string thong that sits a little lower on the leg (perfect for this season’s exposed hip moment), and a strapless, backless or stick-on bra when shoulders are on display.

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Let’s get loud

We’re loving the runway’s return to unabashedly opulent party dressing, with embellishments, prints and unexpected textures taking the timeless bodycon to bold new heights. Make a statement with a high-shine metallic mini dress, or pack a sartorial punch with explosive colours and overblown patterns like glitchy florals and 70s chevron stripes. If you're looking for ways to make simpler tank dresses feel more dressed up, adding party accessories like diamanté bags and crystal heels to your outfit will work a charm. Keep the focus firmly on your silhouette with smoothing shapewear or lingerie with laser-cut edges to eliminate VPL.