These 16 festive party dresses (and a romper) will carry you into 2018

The last few weeks of December are always jam-packed with holiday parties, all leading up to the biggest night of the year. So what should you wear, with so many outfits required and so little time?

Yahoo Lifestyle looked towards the Spring/Summer 2018 fashion shows to provide you trendsetting party looks to wear now through 2018. Overall, sequins were a major runway hit at the Dior show during Paris Fashion Week, and also at Oscar de la Renta during NYFW. Velvet was another key trend, spotted on the Baja East runway and in Natacha Ramsay-Levi’s debut collection for Chloé. Finally, shimmering metallics in gold and silver are not only the always perfect holiday shades to wear, but well supported by the fashion industry, with metallic looks found in several designer collections, including those from Tom Ford to Louis Vuitton.

Ahead, shop 16 festive party dresses (and a jumpsuit) priced as low as $35, all inspired by the high-fashion runway. Afterward, head to Polyvore for a chance to win a $250 Topshop gift card from its #PolyPresents: Party Dresses contest (open now until Dec. 24) to shop your own perfect party dress before the New Year.

Read more from Yahoo Lifestyle:

? The Amazon gift guide: 45 stylish gifts for the whole family
? The best holiday gifts under $100, according to beauty experts
? 15 statement shoes to buy now to boost your 2018 shoe game

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