12 Best Holiday Dresses on Amazon to Shop for $60 or Less

The tiered dress has over 60,000 Amazon reviews, earning its spot as a #1 best-seller on the retailer's site. Although more casual in style, the deep neckline and lantern-style sleeves give it a unique spin you can make fancier with a statement necklace and heeled booties. We love how many colors and patterns you can choose from — more than 40 options! — whether you want a festive color or more versatile hue for year-round use. One happy shopper writes, "I love the fit of this, it's probably the most comfortable and flattering dress I own."

This babydoll dress is giving Abercrombie & Fitch but for under $50. Available in two dozen colors, the elegant square neck and puffy sleeves that have elastic cuffs elevate the mini dress to new levels for the holiday season. It's made from polyester and has a slight stretch for comfort. You can keep the sleeves on your shoulders, or pull them down for a sexier look. It has a 4.1-star rating on Amazon, with one five-star review calling it, "an exceptional find."

A sweater dress is a staple for the colder months, and it's an easy outfit to pull together for a holiday dinner or office happy hour. The brand says you can machine wash the dress in cold water so you can easily wear, clean and repeat as needed. The turtleneck makes it cozy for wintertime temps and we're obsessed with the puff sleeves. One five-star reviews calls it her "new winter favorite," and with warm tights and over-the-knee boots, you'll feel like the main character.

Cinched puff sleeves seem to be a trend this season, and when combined with a tie-front and flowy silhouette, the popular wrap dress is a staple for almost any occasion, as one five-star review confirms. "I was having a hard time trying to find a dress for our holiday pictures," they explain, but "this is the most absolute perfect dress that not only did I wear it for pictures I wore it to a wedding the same day."

Lace is not everyone's cup of tea, but if it's your preferred detailing then this is the dress for any occasion on your holiday itinerary. Another versatile pick, the lacey top ups the fancy and we like the mid-length sleeves and longer skirt to keep you a bit warmer. After all, there is nothing worse than running from one gathering to the next in cold winter air. Multiple online reviews mention how comfortable it is, and add that the size guide is helpful when ordering.

A skater dress is almost a quintessential piece in a middle or high school student's closet. And this budget-friendly option comes in six neutral colors all with a subtle sparkle for festive flare. The dress has a four-star rating on Amazon across more than 2,000 online shopper reviews. One five-star review writes, "We got this for my daughter as she decided last minute to attend a winter formal. It was perfect and was so cute on her."

Have fun New Year's Eve plans on the books? If the answer is "yes," then you'll want to order this sexy sequin bodycon dress in time for your midnight kiss. Available with or without sleeves in dozens of bright colors, this cocktail dress has over 7,000 online ratings from online shoppers describing it as beautiful and good quality. Note that some say it runs small and is on the shorter side, so keep that in mind when ordering the right size for you.

Midi skirts and dresses are all the rage regardless of season, and this cap-sleeve midi with a bow belt looks more pricey than it is (under $50 in fact!). The retro fit-and-flare style is perfect if you organize a family dinner every December or if you have reservations at an upscale restaurant for the holidays. It has close to 17,000 reviews, with one five-star shopper saying, "The material is thicker so it does appear to be more expensive than it is. I want one in every color now!"

There's something about a velvet dress that just screams festive, and it doesn't matter whether it's a mini, midi or maxi dress. The thicker velvet on this pick makes the maxi style an appropriate pick for the winter months. The #1 best-seller on Amazon has a 4.2-star rating thanks to flattering butterfly sleeves and a ruffled hemline for a wintery boho vibe.

Full-length and long-sleeves plus cozy velvet equals a warm yet chic dress for any event on your calendar. Available in almost 16 colors, you're bound to find the right hue for your style and you can even opt for a short-sleeve dress if you desire. We appreciate the stretchy fabric so you'll feel comfortable sitting through a long dinner or bending down to play with the little ones on Christmas Day. An online review says they wish they had a formal winter event to wear it to! One drawback is that the manufacturer recommends hand washing only.

In need of a dress that can shift from work-appropriate to night-out vibes? This top-selling long-sleeved dress has a high crewneck, lantern sleeves and extra wide belt that's great for the office, restaurant or bar. We like the variety of neutral hues you can choose from, including wine red (pictured), dark green, pink and black. One satisfied customer writes, "When I took it out of the package, I thought it would be too long but, no, once I tied the belt it was just above the knee and was just right."

Even if you don't have an upcoming winter wedding or event this season, a knee-length dress like this popular Amazon pick is a must in your wardrobe. It has over 19,000 online reviews from satisfied customers that call it the "perfect LBD" and "super flattering." The lace detailing and cap sleeves make it a classic addition to your closet, although note that the manufacturer recommends sizing up if you are between styles. Worst case, you can order two sizes and easily ship the size you don't need back to Amazon.