Popsugar Fashion Fashion Shopping The Best Fancy and Formal Dresses on Amazon Amazon's Fanciest Dresses Are Equal Parts Formal and Fun 12 December 2019 by Kate Stahl Image Source: amazon.com As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Have a black-tie wedding, a fancy gala, or a lavish holiday party on your calendar? Then not just any old cocktail dress will do; you'll need a formal gown. Now's the time to bring out the big style guns and rock a frock covered in sequins, embroidery, lace, and ornate details; and Amazon has all of the above and more. The following 26 seriously special dresses from Amazon's amazing fashion selection have all the frills you need to impress and then some. From '80s-inspired balloon sleeves to '90s-style slip dresses, from elegant white lace maxis to showy metallic minis, these dresses are ready for life's most luxurious events. Start shopping now to find your favourite Amazon formal dress; each one is more fabulous than the last. Fame and Partners The Jami Dress Image Source: amazon.com Available in blue and champagne, Fame and Partners' The Jami Dress ($299) is super sexy with a front slit, faux wrap style, and halter neck. Fame and Partners' The Jami Dress $299 from amazon.com Buy Now Alexis Umbria Dress Image Source: amazon.com Made of midweight, nonstretch lace, Alexis's Umbria Dress ($795) has a gorgeous tiered skirt and faux-pearl embellishments on the sweet tie straps. Alexis's Umbria Dress $795 from amazon.com Buy Now Self Portrait Liliana Dress Image Source: amazon.com Self Portrait's Liliana Dress ($490) is sure to catch attention with its bold blue lace, sheer mesh panels, and contrast collared neck. Self Portrait's Liliana Dress $490 from amazon.com Buy Now BB Dakota Metallic Star Dress Image Source: amazon.com A classic shape with modern embellishments, BB Dakota's Metallic Star Dress ($120) is equal parts sweet and chic. BB Dakota's Metallic Star Dress $120 from amazon.com Buy Now For Love & Lemons Dynasty Dress Image Source: amazon.com There's so much to love about the For Love & Lemons' Dynasty Dress ($193), including its all-over lace with diagonal pleating and metallic accents, bow waist, puff one shoulder, and of course, its bold hot pink colour. For Love & Lemons' Dynasty Dress $193 from amazon.com Buy Now Needle & Thread Wildflower Dress Image Source: amazon.com Beautiful sequinned floral embellishments make Needle & Thread's Wildflower Dress ($570) a true showstopper. Needle & Thread's Wildflower Dress $570 from amazon.com Buy Now Cinq a Sept Winona Dress Image Source: amazon.com We love the gorgeous rose colour of Cinq a Sept's Winona Dress ($645), a satin dress with a ruched mock neck, tie waist, and ruffle hem. Cinq a Sept's Winona Dress $645 from amazon.com Buy Now Yumi Kim Goddess Dress Image Source: amazon.com Made from soft, lustrous velour, Yumi Kim's Goddess Dress ($248) is classic with a twist, thanks to asymmetrical shoulder straps — one draped cowl neck and one spaghetti. Yumi Kim's Goddess Dress $248 from amazon.com Buy Now Marchesa Notte Mixed Media Gown Image Source: amazon.com In a lovely teal colour, Marchesa Notte's Mixed Media Gown ($1,195) will truly make you the belle of the ball. The intricate dress features a tulle draped structured bodice, mixed satin and tulle ruffles on an A-line skirt, and a decorative velvet bow at the waist. Marchesa Notte's Mixed Media Gown $1,195 from amazon.com Buy Now OPT Metallic Vimmy Dress Image Source: amazon.com OPT's Metallic Vimmy Dress ($169) is a contemporary take on '70s style with a tiered skirt, off-shoulder neckline, and short sleeves with elastic cuffs. OPT's Metallic Vimmy Dress $169 from amazon.com Buy Now For Love & Lemons Emerie Dress Image Source: amazon.com If you love the sweet front of For Love & Lemons' Emerie Dress ($268), you're really going to fall for the back. For Love & Lemons' Emerie Dress $268 from amazon.com Buy Now KamaliKulture by Norma Kamali Sequin Dress Image Source: amazon.com KamaliKulture by Norma Kamali's Sequin Dress ($395) will never go out of style. The bodycon dress is made of a midweight sequin knit and features a turtleneck, long sleeves, and a flounce hem. KamaliKulture by Norma Kamali's Sequin Dress $395 from amazon.com Buy Now Misha Collection Moxie Leopard Dress Image Source: amazon.com A bold one-shoulder neckline with a decorative bow and tie waist add to the fun of Misha Collection's Moxie Leopard Dress ($380). Misha Collection's Moxie Leopard Dress $380 from amazon.com Buy Now Needle & Thread Midsummer Dress Image Source: amazon.com All-over floral embroidery and lace trim make Needle & Thread's Midsummer Dress ($489) so special. We also love the plunging v-neck and back and ruffled short sleeves. Needle & Thread's Midsummer Dress $489 from amazon.com Buy Now Temptation Positano Prato Dress Image Source: amazon.com The high-low hem makes a chic comeback in Temptation Positano's Prato Dress ($565). Crochet detailing and a smocked elastic waist add to the appeal. Temptation Positano's Prato Dress $565 from amazon.com Buy Now Ramy Brook Metallic Jacquard Dress Image Source: amazon.com A metallic floral print and deep v-neck in Ramy Brook's Metallic Jacquard Dress ($465) elevate an easy-to-wear dress. Ramy Brook's Metallic Jacquard Dress $465 from amazon.com Buy Now Misha Collection Tamara Dress Image Source: amazon.com A thigh-high slit adds to the sexiness of the Misha Collection Tamara Dress ($440), made of a heavyweight sequinned weave with a bit of stretch. Misha Collection Tamara Dress $440 from amazon.com Buy Now Maria Lucia Honan Keona Dress Image Source: amazon.com Maria Lucia Honan's Keona Dress ($1,355) has embroidered polka dots and a sheer boned bustier bodice with underwire cups with removable padding. Self Portrait Flower Lace Mini Dress Image Source: amazon.com Fun and flirty in fuchsia, Self Portrait's Flower Lace Mini Dress ($450) is made of nonstretch lace with floral appliqués and ruffle trim. Self Portrait's Flower Lace Mini Dress $450 from amazon.com Buy Now Needle & Thread Scarlett Sequin Dress Image Source: amazon.com Made from midweight sequinned mesh, Needle & Thread's Scarlett Sequin Dress ($299) has a flattering peplum silhouette with ruffle trim and a flounced hem. Needle & Thread's Scarlett Sequin Dress $299 from amazon.com Buy Now Solace London Marne Dress Image Source: amazon.com Featuring an all-over light-blue-and-black abstract animal print, Solace London's Marne Dress ($413) is '80s fab at its best. A mock neck with attached extra-long ties gives it extra style points. Solace London's Marne Dress $413 from amazon.com Buy Now Marchesa Notte Degrade Gown Image Source: amazon.com Sparkles and tulle combine in the dreamiest way in Marchesa Notte's Degrade Gown ($795), named for its sequin effect. Marchesa Notte's Degrade Gown $795 from amazon.com Buy Now Black Halo Darby Dress Image Source: amazon.com Black Halo's Darby Dress ($375) is unique with a one-shoulder design and a princess sleeve with an elongated cuff and collar tie. Black Halo's Darby Dress $375 from amazon.com Buy Now Dion Lee Pleated Corset Dress Image Source: amazon.com Dion Lee's Pleated Corset Dress ($1,074) is ethereal with an edge, thanks to a boned bodice and a pleated skirt with an asymmetric hem. Dion Lee's Pleated Corset Dress $1,074 from amazon.com Buy Now C/Meo Collective Lustre Cut-Out Dress Image Source: amazon.com C/Meo Collective's Lustre Cut-Out Dress ($163-$200) is simple and chic. A sequin stripe pattern, side cutouts, drape detailing, and side slits add up to one special dress. C/Meo Collective's Lustre Cut-Out Dress $163 from amazon.com Buy Now Thurley Folklore Print Dress Image Source: amazon.com We can't decide which element of Thurley's Folklore Print Dress ($348) we like best — the balloon sleeves, peplum skirt, or the lace-up bodice and shoulders. Thurley's Folklore Print Dress $348 from amazon.com Buy Now ShoppingFashion ShoppingAmazonHoliday FashionDresses