
Party season has arrived!
Whether it’s your work Christmas do, or there is something altogether more extravagant to be looking forwards to, be sure to dress up to the nines. Want to do so without breaking the bank? We have trawled the e-commerce sites to compile the ultimate list of the best 50 party dresses under £150 this season. From silks and satins to black tie numbers and not a few scene-stealing looks, find the best of the high street below.
Silk and satin!
When it doubt, return to the old faithful.

Whisper Cami Dress, £79, sisterjane.com

M&S X Sienna Miller, Satin Ruched-Detail Maxi Dress, £79, marksandspencer.com

Paisley Cowl Neck Hammered Satin Slip Dress in Indigo, £138, reiss.com

Delphine Satin Maxi Dress, £146.25, ghost.co.uk

Lemon Keyhole Satin Midi Dress, £129, whistles.com

Damson Madder Violet Satin Midi Dress, £115, anthropologie.com

Nina Satin Maxi Dress, £73.12, johnlewis.com

Magda Butryum Rose Dress, from £50, byrotation.com

Sasunna scoop-neck satin mini dress, £150, selfridges.com

Flared-sleeve satin dress, £89.99, mango.com
Velvet dreams!
Unequivocally timeless, and perfect for any festive occasion.

Short Dress With Bows, £29.99, zara.com

La DoubleJ, Camerino printed devoré-velvet, rent from £101, hurrcollective.com

Nova Velvet Dress in Black, £69, omnes.com

Velvet Short Dress, £145, boden.co.uk
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Farrier Velvet Mini Dress, £118, freepeople.com

Green Velvet Shirred Kylie Midi Dress, £110, nobodyschild.com

The Maya Ruched Cowl-Neck Midi Dress, £140, anthropologie.com

Marin twist-front recycled-polyester velvet maxi dress, £74, selfridges.com

Velvet Plisse Dress, £75, jigsaw-online.com

Aretha Burgundy Velvet Dress, £50, kitristudio.com
Something mini!
Don't be afraid to make like Mary Quant this festive season.
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Sleeveless Bubble Mini Dress, £135, stories.com

Stretch dress with belt, £29.99, zara.com

Fern Bow Satin Mini Dress, £145, aligne.co

Shimmering jacquard-weave dress, £34.99, hm.com

Ennis Eco Satin Slip Mini Dress, £35, frenchconnection.com

Lauren mini dress in pink taffeta, £66.50, damsonmadder.com

Nolly Gold Lurex Pussy Bow Mini Dress, £45, joanieclothing.com

M&S X Sienna Miller, Sequin Mini Dress, £99, marksandspencer.com

Tara Sleeveless Fringe Mini Dress Black, £95, monsoon.co.uk

Annie’s Ibiza Midnight Dress, rent from £80, byrotation.com
Black tie!
Sophisticated, stylish — and all within the rules.
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Amy Lynn, £81.75, selfridges.com

Black Diamante Bow Halter Neck Top, £46, riverisland.com and Black Mesh Tulle Layered Maxi Skirt, £45, riverisland.com

Sequin High Neck Dress, £79, jigsaw-online.com

Gathered Silk-Blend Velvet Midi Dress, £135, cos.com

Velvet Midi Dress With Draped Detail, £29.99, zara.com

Self-Portrait, Champagne Rhinestone Mesh Midi, rent from £63.93, hurrcollective.com

Dress with decorative rose detail, £99.99, reserved.com

The Vampire’s Wife, Poison Flower Dress, rent from £80, byrotation.com

Red Satin Bow Front Milda Dress, £150, nobodyschild.com

Lyocel midi-dress, £55.99, mango.com
Drama!
Bring some razzmatazz to the ball...

Nord Jacquard Bow Dress, £135, sisterjane.com

Bow-front satin mini dress, £69.99, hm.com

Sequin dress with puff sleeves, £119.99, reserved.com

Caterina dress, £150, ratandboa.com

Lace & Beads Maxi Dress, £100, johnlewis.com

Premium Holographic Sequin Slash Neck Mini Dress, £49.50, warehousefashion.com

Bow Detail Round Neck Mini Shift Dress, £59, marksandspencer.com

Jenny Packham, Bright Gem embellished tulle gown, rent from £90, byrotation.com

Sequin Bandeau Woven Midi Dress, £48, karenmillen.com

Semi-transparent disc dress, £119.99, mango.com