Here at CF, we love the holiday season — from delicious holiday food to spending extra time with friends and family, there’s nothing quite like this magical time of year.

However, the one thing that we look forward to most is planning which dresses to wear for special holiday events, from formal get-togethers to cocktail parties.

But, as any fashionista knows, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all of the beautiful options out there, especially if you’re still in the process of figuring out what kind of impression you’d like to make this season.

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Luckily, I’ve done all the hard work for you and have put together a list of the 16 most fashionable holiday dresses out there — all for under $200! — along with some tips on how to style them!

Want to see them? Just keep scrolling — and have fun shopping this season!

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For an elegant, feminine look, this faux-wrap maxi dress can’t be beat! Its beautiful, goes-with-almost-everything shade of blush pink means that it can be worn with a variety of different shades, but I personally like the idea of wearing it with other soft colors, such as beige or cream. If you choose to wear jewelry with it, go for rose gold for a luxe look; as for hair, loose waves or an easy braided up-do would be the perfect complement to the dress’ soft aesthetic.

6. Bright Purple One-Shoulder Dress with Asymmetrical Hem

For a fun, cocktail party look, you really can’t go wrong with this trendy, statement-making one-shoulder dress with an asymmetrical hem that’s practically begging to be danced in! Wear it with a black clutch and heeled sandals to let the dress’ color pop, or, better yet, wear it with a metallic sequined clutch and a daring pair of yellow sandals (like these) for an unforgettable holiday look!