Holiday parties will be here before you know it, and you must attend one of these parties in a striking purple dress. Purple is the color of royalty, and will undoubtedly garner attention and head turns. Many women tend to choose red, green, and black for holiday parties. However, this fall and winter plum purple, luscious lavender, and vampy violet colors can be seen on clothing racks in stores around the world. Step up and step out in a perfect purple dress.

Target's Xhilaration line is created for Juniors and its affordable pricing can fit every budget. This bubble hem strapless satin purple dress will look fabulous for Winter formals or a high school dance. Petite framed women should also consider this dress as the dress runs small.

Look stunning for that special occasion with this Jessica Howard purple dress. The dress is available in sizes 4-24W. The portrait collar makes room for a dazzling necklace, and the ruched bodice can hide the tummy.

Kay Unger's Wine satin strapless dress isn't exactly purple, but the purple sash makes this dress a stunning addition to our must haves. Kay Unger is known for feminine designs. You will feel like $1,000,000 in this dress. The sweetheart neckline is cute without being too girly, and the flirty hem allows you to show off your legs and shoes.

Newport News' embroidered gorgette dress has a black mesh band at the waist making it easy for you to include black in your ensemble. Black heels, a black clutch, and black jewelry offers the perfect complement to this silk dress. Top this dress with a black shawl for the cold winter, and wear it sleeveless in the spring and summer for other special occasions.

We're loving floral prints and excited that floral prints have carried over into fall. Spiegel's charmeuse surplice dress is a splash of yellow, silver, and light purple on a dark purple backdrop. The deep v-neck neckline will tastefully showcase cleavage, and the empire waist will flatter boxy shapes.

eShakti's Tritone Dress is the epitome of modest fashion. The 3/4 length sleeves, and slight v-neck keep the body covered and fashionable. What we love about this dress is that it is made of three colors: blue, purple, and black. These three dark colors go well together a create a striking fashionable harmony that will leave you pleased.

Other notable dresses include:

Metrostyle's sassy cap sleeved dress

Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Asymmetric Strapless Dress

Alloy's beaded halter dress

Purple Beaded Evening Dresses by Terani Couture

You'll need great accessories for your purple dress! Don't forget

Elegant Nina heels

Silver heels

Black jewelry

Pashmina scarf

Nail polish

Clutch purse

Don't let tradition dictate how you should dress for holiday parties. Yes, black, red, and green are go to colors that are easy to wear. Avoid looking like everyone else by wearing a royal color like purple. Showcase your arms, legs, jewelry, shoes, and signature style. Wrap yourself in a stunning purple dress and have fun this holiday season.