1. ASOS Lace Skater Dress

This dress from ASOS has all of my qualifications for cute holiday dresses. It features a cute collar, intricate lace, and of course a little bit of sparkle. This is the perfect dress to wear if you are feeling fun and flirty. Pair it with some gold accessories and a pair of nude heels. And don’t forget to put your hair in an updo to show off that rockin’ collar. If you want something with even more shine later in the night, you can also check out a sparkly party dress for extra glamour.

2. MINKPINK Outrageous Fortune Dress

Embrace that ever so hot baroque trend this season with this adorable dress available at Urban Outfitters. Put an edgy spin on the trend with a zipper going down the front of the dress and a cutout in the back. Add to the edginess with a pair of black studded heels and a thick black leather bracelet. This is a great choice when looking for nice holiday dresses that bring out your inner badass.

3. Blazing Beauty Dress

Look red hot in the snow with this long sleeve lace getup, available at ModCloth. It is perfect to stand out at any holiday party without feeling like you are going overboard. This dress would be perfect with big vintage curls and some understated accessories. If you want a warmer option with rich texture, consider a burgundy velvet skater dress as well.

4. Ribbed Peplum Pencil Dress

Who says you can’t wear white in winter? Embrace the ever so popular peplum trend in this white peplum cocktail dress. This cute holiday dress is the perfect pick for anyone who loves to express themselves through accessories and shoes. Because it is such a clean and simple silhouette, feel free to dress it up anyway you want with some bold accessories.

5. Stardust Sequin Dress

If you want more adventurous cute holiday dresses, try shining in this hot sparkly party dress from Nasty Gal. It is just what you need to feel flirty at any celebration. Pair it with gold accessories and voluminous hair to really add to your shine. And don’t forget to add in some gold sky-high heels. For a more tailored alternative, you can also look back at a white peplum cocktail dress.

6. Maalika Long Sleeve Velvet Skater Dress

What is so great about this burgundy velvet skater dress is that you can go glam or edgy with it. Plus, it's affordable and versatile. Dress it up with some sparkly bling accessories and over the top hair. Or you can add a military jacket and studded boots for a more casual, laid back look. No matter what, you will look smoking hot when searching for pretty holiday dresses this season.

7. Brocade Bow Tube Dress

This may be my obsession with bows, but I love this gold bow dress. Go for a girly feel and style your hair in a cute updo. Pair that with dainty jewelry and patterned black tights and black pumps. You will be sure to turn heads in this feminine frock.

Let me know what you think about these cute holiday dresses! What are your favorite pretty holiday dresses for the season? I'd love to hear your opinion on what makes a cute holiday dress and how you accessorize!