50 chic but affordable party dresses — for under £150

50 extremely chic but affordable party dresses — for under £150 Make an entrance without taking out a second mortgage with our ultimate party dress edit

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Party season has arrived!

Whether it’s your work Christmas do, or there is something altogether more extravagant to be looking forwards to, be sure to dress up to the nines. Want to do so without breaking the bank? We have trawled the e-commerce sites to compile the ultimate list of the best 50 party dresses under £150 this season. From silks and satins to black tie numbers and not a few scene-stealing looks, find the best of the high street below.

Silk and satin!

When it doubt, return to the old faithful.

Sister Jane

Whisper Cami Dress, £79, sisterjane.com

M&S

M&S X Sienna Miller, Satin Ruched-Detail Maxi Dress, £79, marksandspencer.com

Reiss

Paisley Cowl Neck Hammered Satin Slip Dress in Indigo, £138, reiss.com

Ghost

Delphine Satin Maxi Dress, £146.25, ghost.co.uk

Whistles

Lemon Keyhole Satin Midi Dress, £129, whistles.com

Damson Madder

Damson Madder Violet Satin Midi Dress, £115, anthropologie.com

John Lewis

Nina Satin Maxi Dress, £73.12, johnlewis.com

HURR

Magda Butryum Rose Dress, from £50, byrotation.com

Samsøe Samsøe

Sasunna scoop-neck satin mini dress, £150, selfridges.com

Mango

Flared-sleeve satin dress, £89.99, mango.com

Velvet dreams!

Unequivocally timeless, and perfect for any festive occasion.

Zara

Short Dress With Bows, £29.99, zara.com

HURR

La DoubleJ, Camerino printed devoré-velvet, rent from £101, hurrcollective.com

Omnes

Nova Velvet Dress in Black, £69, omnes.com

BODEN

Velvet Short Dress, £145, boden.co.uk

Free People

Farrier Velvet Mini Dress, £118, freepeople.com

Nobody's Child

Green Velvet Shirred Kylie Midi Dress, £110, nobodyschild.com

Anthropologie

The Maya Ruched Cowl-Neck Midi Dress, £140, anthropologie.com

Selfridges

Marin twist-front recycled-polyester velvet maxi dress, £74, selfridges.com

Jigsaw

Velvet Plisse Dress, £75, jigsaw-online.com

Kitri

Aretha Burgundy Velvet Dress, £50, kitristudio.com

Something mini!

Don't be afraid to make like Mary Quant this festive season.

& Other Stories

Sleeveless Bubble Mini Dress, £135, stories.com

Zara

Stretch dress with belt, £29.99, zara.com

Aligne

Fern Bow Satin Mini Dress, £145, aligne.co

H&M

Shimmering jacquard-weave dress, £34.99, hm.com

French Connection

Ennis Eco Satin Slip Mini Dress, £35, frenchconnection.com

Damson Madder

Lauren mini dress in pink taffeta, £66.50, damsonmadder.com

Joanie

Nolly Gold Lurex Pussy Bow Mini Dress, £45, joanieclothing.com

M&S

M&S X Sienna Miller, Sequin Mini Dress, £99, marksandspencer.com

Monsoon

Tara Sleeveless Fringe Mini Dress Black, £95, monsoon.co.uk

Clio Peppiatt

Annie’s Ibiza Midnight Dress, rent from £80, byrotation.com

Black tie!

Sophisticated, stylish — and all within the rules.

Amy Lynn

Amy Lynn, £81.75, selfridges.com

River Island

Black Diamante Bow Halter Neck Top, £46, riverisland.com and Black Mesh Tulle Layered Maxi Skirt, £45, riverisland.com

Jigsaw

Sequin High Neck Dress, £79, jigsaw-online.com

COS

Gathered Silk-Blend Velvet Midi Dress, £135, cos.com

Zara

Velvet Midi Dress With Draped Detail, £29.99, zara.com

HURR

Self-Portrait, Champagne Rhinestone Mesh Midi, rent from £63.93, hurrcollective.com

Reserved

Dress with decorative rose detail, £99.99, reserved.com

By Rotation

The Vampire’s Wife, Poison Flower Dress, rent from £80, byrotation.com

Nobody's Child

Red Satin Bow Front Milda Dress, £150, nobodyschild.com

Mango

Lyocel midi-dress, £55.99, mango.com

Drama!

Bring some razzmatazz to the ball...

Sister Jane

Nord Jacquard Bow Dress, £135, sisterjane.com

H&M

Bow-front satin mini dress, £69.99, hm.com

Reserved

Sequin dress with puff sleeves, £119.99, reserved.com

Rat and Boa

Caterina dress, £150, ratandboa.com

John Lewis

Lace & Beads Maxi Dress, £100, johnlewis.com

Warehouse

Premium Holographic Sequin Slash Neck Mini Dress, £49.50, warehousefashion.com

M&S

Bow Detail Round Neck Mini Shift Dress, £59, marksandspencer.com

By Rotation

Jenny Packham, Bright Gem embellished tulle gown, rent from £90, byrotation.com

Karen Millen

Sequin Bandeau Woven Midi Dress, £48, karenmillen.com

Mango

Semi-transparent disc dress, £119.99, mango.com