40 Party Dresses We Can’t Stop Thinking About 

This season’s dress code? Colour, colour and more colour. Jewel tones and sun-drenched shades breathed new life into holiday-ready maxi dresses, channelling an undeniable joie de vivre that we can’t wait to tap into ourselves. Look to dresses in shades of hot pink, green and marigold for maximum impact, with contemporary labels like Oroton and ALEMAIS leading the charge. 

Say hello to a sartorial oasis of sandy shades, airy silhouettes and utilitarian touches. Think about the dresses you’d want to wear on a walk through rolling dunes (although we’re more inclined for a walk along the beach tbh). Breezy sundresses and billowing maxis stamped with rustic motifs are an easy way to make the look work for everyday. Feel like getting creative with your styling? Layer an open shirt dress over your swimwear for an elevated take on the poolside cover-up. We’re taking cues from the likes of BY JOHNNY. and AERE. 

Your dreamy spring dresses are being taken to the next level this season, with soft pastels, light-as-air fabrications and nostalgic silhouettes all staking their claim on the catwalk. Think cocktail dresses with coquettish charm and sun-kissed stripes perfect for a balmy day out. Case in point? The gossamer-fine beading on DYSPNEA’s signature sheer tulle slip dress, reimagined in soft seafoam green.

This season’s crop of party dresses all have one thing in common: major metallic energy. A little moody, a whole lot megawatt, RUNWAY X saw disco ball-inspired bodycon dresses (cc Duckie Thot), daring cut-outs and black dresses reborn in sequins, paillettes and 90s-infused silhouettes. Complete the vibe with platform heels, an equally-embellished bag and wraparound shades if you want to go all the way there.