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Shop for Holiday Party Dresses at These 11 Stores

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Dresses at Old City's Kaleidoscope

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Because the holiday season is the only time of year that doesn't put a limit on sparkle and shine, we say go all out. These 11 Philly-area stores stock the glitzy, glittery frocks that make the holiday party circuit bright, plus more subdued dresses for those who prefer to keep the fireworks in the NYE evening sky.


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Anthropologie

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Head to the basement of Anthro's Philly flagship to scope out holiday party dresses at a discount. [Image credit: Anthropologie]

Aoki Boutique

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This hip cool girls' club carries dresses that are feminine without being frou-frou. [Image credit: Aoki/Facebook]

Arcadia Boutique

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Shop this NoLibs staple for fun frocks that you'll be able to wear well past the holiday season. [Image credit: Arcadia]

The Geisha House

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This Old City women's boutique is known for stocking labels not found elsewhere in the area. Dresses are trendy and flirty, and some are downright daring. [Image credit: The Geisha House/Facebook]

Kaleidoscope Boutique

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If you're looking to make an entrance, a fashion-forward mini dress by Mandalay won't disappoint.

Knit Wit

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Hit up Knit Wit and its sister store, Plage Tahiti, for dresses from designers like Alexander Wang and 3.1 Phillip Lim. [Image credit: Knit Wit]

Paula Hian Designs

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A fashion designer with a showroom in Manayunk, Paula Hian creates Parisian-inspired frocks out of luxurious fabrics. [Image credit: Paula Hian]

Piper Boutique

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For shoppers seeking a little (or a lot) of sparkle, Piper has you covered with embellished party dresses and statement accessories galore. [Image credit: Piper Boutique/Facebook]

Smak Parlour

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Count on Smak Parlour for trendy holiday dresses that won't do too much damage to your bank account. [Image credit: Smak Parlour/Facebook]

Sorella

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Located in Media, Sorella outfits women of all age groups in dresses for a variety of occasions. [Image credit: Sorella]

South Moon Under

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Dresses by French Connection, Free People, Greylin, and many more occupy the racks at this Chestnut Street boutique, which also has a location in Wayne. [Image credit: South Moon Under]

Anthropologie

Head to the basement of Anthro's Philly flagship to scope out holiday party dresses at a discount. [Image credit: Anthropologie]

Aoki Boutique

This hip cool girls' club carries dresses that are feminine without being frou-frou. [Image credit: Aoki/Facebook]

Arcadia Boutique

Shop this NoLibs staple for fun frocks that you'll be able to wear well past the holiday season. [Image credit: Arcadia]

The Geisha House

This Old City women's boutique is known for stocking labels not found elsewhere in the area. Dresses are trendy and flirty, and some are downright daring. [Image credit: The Geisha House/Facebook]

Kaleidoscope Boutique

If you're looking to make an entrance, a fashion-forward mini dress by Mandalay won't disappoint.

Knit Wit

Hit up Knit Wit and its sister store, Plage Tahiti, for dresses from designers like Alexander Wang and 3.1 Phillip Lim. [Image credit: Knit Wit]

Paula Hian Designs

A fashion designer with a showroom in Manayunk, Paula Hian creates Parisian-inspired frocks out of luxurious fabrics. [Image credit: Paula Hian]

Piper Boutique

For shoppers seeking a little (or a lot) of sparkle, Piper has you covered with embellished party dresses and statement accessories galore. [Image credit: Piper Boutique/Facebook]

Smak Parlour

Count on Smak Parlour for trendy holiday dresses that won't do too much damage to your bank account. [Image credit: Smak Parlour/Facebook]

Sorella

Located in Media, Sorella outfits women of all age groups in dresses for a variety of occasions. [Image credit: Sorella]

South Moon Under

Dresses by French Connection, Free People, Greylin, and many more occupy the racks at this Chestnut Street boutique, which also has a location in Wayne. [Image credit: South Moon Under]