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In a city where everyone looks so put together all the time that it's literally insane, the holiday season calls for you to look even better than your regular best. And while it's tempting to rely on your trusty standby of an LBD once invitations for this party and that party start rolling in, now is not the time to play it safe. The festive season calls for vibrant colors, dramatic silhouettes, and sequins. Like, a lot of sequins. More sequins than you've ever seen.

If this sounds overwhelming, don't stress. We've taken all of the guesswork out of what to wear this season by mapping out ten New York City stores where you can find festive dresses — with our favorite picks highlighted right alongside them — that will ring up under $200, still leaving you with money to spend on gifts. See the north-to-south rundown of where to shop before the party season really starts post-Thanksgiving.

Photo: Driely S.