32 Plus-Size Holiday Dresses To Light Up The Season In

Sweater dresses may dominate your outfit rotation this time of year, but, when you have to get ready for the holidays, party dresses start to take center stage. 

Whether you’re RSVP-ing to a black-tie gala, a festive cocktail hour, or a New Year’s Eve countdown, it’s all about owning your style and making an impression. This year’s plus-size party dress options are turning up the wow factor, combining trending silhouettes with seasonal classics — think luxe velvet in rich jewel tones, gold and silver metallics for midnight sparkles, modern bubble hems, and bold, unexpected prints with festive edge. Prefer a more refined look? Sleek LBDs and fresh takes on red and green offer polished appeal.

Raise your glass — and your holiday style — with one of these standout plus-size dresses. This is your guide to lighting up every celebration, no matter the dress code or vibe: full-on glamour, minimal, head-turning statement. Click through to find your new favorite and make this year’s holiday wardrobe unforgettable.

From Elphaba-inspired emeralds to trending olive tones, these festive plus-size green dresses are ready to make an impression. Luxe velvets, shimmering sequins, and elegant draping provide standout options for office soirées, intimate family gatherings, and New Year’s Eve celebrations.

For black-tie weddings or New Year’s Eve bashes, these maxi dresses bring elegance to every detail — flowing pleats, ruffles, and shimmering embellishments.

What’s more iconic than a striking red holiday ensemble? From tiered gowns for formal galas to sleek bias cuts for cocktail hours, these plus-size red dresses make a bold, festive statement.

The rich texture and elegant drape make plus-size velvet dresses a holiday favorite year after year. Whether you’re stepping into a formal dinner, a winter wedding, or a candlelit cocktail party, they’ll bring warmth and glamour.

Gold and silver metallics always take center stage and feel especially on-point to ring in a new year. These glimmering plus-size New Year’s Eve dresses are made to light up any event with everything from dazzling sequins to shimmering lace.

Embrace plus-size cocktail dresses that defy the ordinary through voluminous, high-shine silhouettes, and playful black-and-white hemlines.

The little black dress, but make it festive: Sparkling rhinestone details and darling bow adornments give a classic a holiday-ready twist.

Eye-catching patterns that strike the perfect balance between festive and fashion-forward — these plus-size printed dresses are guaranteed to make a statement.