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11 Must-have party dresses

10y By Ayanda Ngcobo

The festive season is officially here. And, with events taking place all over, we’ve rounded up a selection of our favourite party dresses worn by our local celebs. Which style will you be rocking?

By: Ayanda Ngcobo

1. Ayanda Thabethe – The LBD (little black dress)

Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

A photo posted by AYANDA THABETHE (@ayandathabethe_) on

2. Blue Mbombo – Cut-out bodycon

@sinahs_glam_hair ??

A photo posted by Blue Mbombo (@blue_mbombo) on

See also: 5 of Blue Mbombo’s best dresses

3. Boity Thulo – Oversized T-shirt dress

#TBT to an epic time in NYC ??? How yummy are these @cinnelstore heels? ??? #OwnYourThrone?

A photo posted by Boitumelo Thulo (@boity) on

4. Bonang Matheba – Chain metal mini

…..last night. ❤️☺️??? @blaq_smith

A photo posted by Bonang Matheba (@bonang_m) on

See also: 5 Times Bonang and AKA were style goals

5. Khanya Mkangisa – Red thigh-slit bodycon with ruche detail.

Styled by @mr_mahlatsejames for tonight’s Selimathunzi.

A photo posted by K H A N Y A M K A N G I S A (@ilovekhanya) on

6. Khanyi Mbau – Fishtail bodycon dress

A @pamberry_house fit! #?

A photo posted by Khanyi Mbau METANOIA (@mbaureloaded) on

7. K Naomi – Floral print mini

8. Mbali Mlotshwa – Off-the-shoulder dress.

#element #simplylive #simplylove #simplyenhle???

A photo posted by Enhle mbali Mlotshwa (@enhlembali_) on

See also: Mbali Mlotshwa and her mother Bongi chat about their relationship

9. Mbali Nkosi – Tropical print maxi

10. Minnie Dlamini – Sleeveless wrap blazer dress

My look the other night #iPhone7Launch ?

A photo posted by Minnie (@minniedlamini) on

See also: Minnie Dlamini is engaged

11. Nomuzi Mabena – Bright-coloured mini

A photo posted by Moozlie (@moozlie) on

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