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Long Sleeve Cocktail Dresses to Get the Party Started This Winter
Rachel Aschenbrand-Robinson

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Holiday season is officially here, which means it’s time to get your party dress game on point. You might have a winter wedding on your social calendar, a family Christmas party, an office party or all of the above — either way, there’s a good chance a cocktail dress is on your shopping list (or will be soon). And since temperatures are dropping, one of the best ways to beat the cold — while still looking hot — is with a long-sleeve cocktail dress. Style shouldn’t come at the expense of comfort, and vice versa, which is why we’ve shopped out 10 ultra chic long-sleeve dress options ahead. So go on and get fashionably festive — without freezing your butt off.
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Mango Embroidered Tulle Dress
A sparkly sequin cocktail dress works for a wedding, holiday party or New Year’s Eve. The long sleeves are balanced out by a V-neck, so even if you wear it with tights, you won’t feel totally covered up.
Self-Portrait Ruffle Detail One-Shoulder Minidress
Bring the drama in a bold hue with ruffle detail. This bright blue cocktail dress, complete with festive print, is the epitome of party dressing.
Keepsake Odyssey Dress
A floaty forest green cocktail dress with flirty details (like ruffle trim, bow-tie waist, and velvet polka dots) is a playful pick worthy of any winter party.
Badgley Mischka Collection Off-the-Shoulder Velvet-Trim Sequin Cocktail Dress
Does it get more festive — or glam — than a gold sequin dress? Spoiler alert: No. Your next black-tie-optional affair is basically begging for this sparkly style.
J.Crew Cinched-Waist Dress in Chiffon
Meet your new office party/desk-to-dinner frock. Dress up this bright pink dress — that’s also available in plus size — with metallic accessories like statement earrings and a gold clutch bag.
AQUA Flounce-Hem Leopard Print Dress
Animal print is arguably the season’s biggest trend — and it makes major impact in the form of a long-sleeve mini dress. Just add black heels and you’re good to go!
Tadashi Shoji Bell-Sleeve Lace Dress
Lace is a great way to cover up and show some skin at the same time. The lining of this berry lace dress gives the illusion of a sexy plunging neckline while the unlined bell sleeves are super flattering.
Bronx and Banco Suns Fit & Flare Dress
Another way to cover up without smothering yourself? An illusion neckline. With gold polka dots and playful ruffles, too, this long sleeve dress is pretty much party perfect.
Diane von Furstenberg Front Twist Wrap Dress
Go bright or go home this season. A marigold yellow cocktail dress is on trend and evening appropriate.
Rachel Roy Collection Pleated Metallic Wrap Dress
Want to go glam without going over the top? A muted metallic dress in a ’70s-inspired wrap silhouette is a sexy sophisticated option — and this one comes in plus size as well.