Solace London Christmas Party Dresses: Minis, Midis and Party Maxis

Most Solace London styles are floor length, so for Christmas parties the pieces to look at are its 13 minis and 29 midis, mostly in black, red and pink, plus a run of crystal embellished maxis for black tie dinners and New Year’s Eve. There are no sequin dresses in Coveti’s current Solace London range.

Solace London is known for gowns, and 301 of the 343 styles we stock reach the floor. That makes the shorter pieces easy to miss, and they are some of the best party dresses the label makes: sculpted, cleanly finished and in the deep reds and blacks that December asks for. We have sorted them by the kind of party, from the office drinks to New Year’s Eve.

The office Christmas party

An office party is the hardest to dress for. You want to look festive, and you also want to look like yourself on Monday. A midi in a strong colour does both.

The Edison Midi Dress in Red is our first choice. It is a strapless midi with an asymmetric curved boned bodice and a softly flared skirt with laser cut panels, in bonded crepe with lightweight satin. The boning means it stays put while you move around a room, and the flared skirt is easy to walk and dance in. It also comes in black and sage.

If you would rather keep your shoulders covered, the Mansfield Midi Dress in Ruby is a sleeveless, body-conscious midi with a soft contrasting scarf and a cowl back, in stretch knit crepe with heavy satin. The scarf gives it a dressed-up finish without any embellishment, which suits a work crowd. Wear either with a blazer over the top until the speeches are done.

Drinks and dinner parties

For a drinks party and a smaller dinner, a mini is the most fun option in the range, and the label’s minis are more grown-up than the word suggests.

• The Bessette Mini Dress in Red is a minimal mini with adjustable spaghetti straps and a detachable wrap, in twill with a subtle sheen. It is boned for support and fully lined. Take the wrap off for the dancing.
• The Gardner Mini Dress in Black is a one-shoulder, body-conscious mini with a softly draped neckline and an asymmetrical tie, in lightweight textured crepe.
• The Allyson Mini Dress in Black is a crystal embellished one-shoulder mini with asymmetrical pleats at the waist, in fully embellished twill. It is the most festive short dress the label makes.

Our guide to Solace London strapless and one shoulder dresses explains how the boned bodices and one-shoulder cuts are built to stay in place.

Black tie dinners and balls

When the invitation says black tie, go long. The label’s crystal embellished maxis are its party dresses for formal evenings.

The Swanson Maxi Dress in Black is a crystal embellished one-shoulder maxi with asymmetrical pleats at the waist, in fully embellished twill, and it also comes in gold and acai. The Sommer Maxi Dress in Black is a strapless maxi with moulded bust cups and crystal rope embellishment, in stretch knit crepe. The Marella Maxi Dress in Black is a crystal embellished, body-conscious maxi with a high mock neck and a column skirt, and it is one of the few styles in the range made from viscose: its composition line reads 97% viscose, 3% elastane.

For more formal options, see our guide to Solace London for winter weddings and galas.

New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve is the one night where a Solace London maxi is almost never too much. A crystal maxi, a metallic gold style and a red column all fit the mood. If the plan involves a crowded bar, then a party at someone’s house, the minis are more practical: a Bessette with its wrap, a pair of good heels and a warm coat will carry you through the night. Our edit of New Year’s Eve dresses has more ideas across designers.

The party edit at a glance

Does Solace London make sequin dresses?

Not in the range we stock. When a Solace London dress sparkles, it is because of crystals. The product pages describe the Swanson and Allyson as crystal embellished, the Sommer as having crystal rope embellishment and the Marella as crystal embellished viscose crepe. Crystal catches light in points rather than in a wash of shine, which keeps the clean, graphic line the label is known for. If you want full sequins, look elsewhere; if you want sparkle that still looks like Solace London, look at these.

Jewellery, bags and shoes for party dresses

A Solace London party dress already has its point of interest, whether that is a boned neckline, a scarf and a run of crystals. Keep everything else small. With the crystal styles, wear plain metal jewellery and skip the necklace altogether. With the plain crepes, one bold earring is enough. A small clutch suits the minis better than a shoulder bag, which breaks the line at the hip. For shoes, a slim heel works with every length, and a satin pump in the same colour as the dress makes a midi look longer.

A Christmas wedding

A wedding between Christmas and New Year sits somewhere between a party and black tie. Check the invitation, but most December weddings call for a long dress, so this is where the party edit hands over to the gowns. A jewel-tone maxi with a sleeve is the most practical choice for a cold church, and red is fine for a guest, as long as it is not the colour of the bridesmaids.

Which colours work for the party season

Red and black are the obvious December colours, and the label does both very well: red appears across the Edison, Mansfield and Monica midis and the Bessette mini. Pink is the less expected choice, and the soft pink Allyson and Gardner look fresh against a room of black. Our Solace London dresses by colour guide shows every shade.

How to wear a mini in winter

A mini dress in December needs some thought. Sheer black tights are the simplest answer and look right with every colour in the range. A knee-high boot with a slim heel works with the Gardner and the Bessette at a casual party. Over the top, a tailored wool coat that falls below the hem of the dress keeps the proportions clean. Our guide to Solace London maxi, midi and mini dresses explains how each length is cut.

Sizing a party dress

The minis and midis are cut as close as the gowns. The boned styles, such as the Edison and Bessette, follow the brand’s low-stretch advice: your usual size, going up one if you fall between two. Our Solace London size guide has the full chart. If you plan to dance all night, err towards comfort.

For more ideas across designers, see our edits of Christmas party dresses and Christmas party outfits, and the mini dresses and midi dresses categories. Our guide to how to style Solace London covers jewellery and shoes, and every style is on our Solace London brand page.

Frequently asked questions

Is Solace London good for a Christmas party?

Yes. Solace London is known for gowns, but its 13 minis and 29 midis are cut for parties, in deep reds, black and pink. For black tie dinners and New Year’s Eve, its crystal embellished maxis are the label’s party dresses.

Which Solace London dresses are short enough for a party?

The Solace London minis at Coveti include the Bessette with a detachable wrap, the Gardner with a one-shoulder tie and the crystal embellished Allyson. The midis include the strapless Edison and the Mansfield with a satin scarf.

Does Solace London make sequin dresses?

Not in Coveti’s current range. Solace London uses crystals instead: the Swanson and Allyson are crystal embellished, the Sommer has crystal rope detail and the Marella is crystal embellished viscose crepe.

What Solace London dress suits an office Christmas party?

A midi is the easiest Solace London choice for an office party. The Edison in red is strapless with a boned bodice and a flared skirt, and the Mansfield in ruby is sleeveless with a satin scarf. Add a blazer until the speeches are over.

Can a Solace London maxi work for New Year’s Eve?

Yes. New Year’s Eve is the night a Solace London maxi is rarely too much. A crystal style such as the Swanson and Sommer, a gold piece and a red column all suit the mood.

What should I wear with a Solace London mini in winter?

Wear a Solace London mini with sheer black tights and a slim heel, a knee-high boot for a casual party, and a tailored wool coat that falls below the hem of the dress.

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