The start of December is always a bit of a reality check. Where did the year go? How is it almost Christmas? <and the most daunting> What am I going to wear to all the upcoming summer soirees and holiday parties?

The struggle is real, Fairies, so to help you navigate the red carpets of your social life, from the New Year’s Eve celebration to the fancy picnics and everything in between, here are 11 summer party dresses to add to your shopping cart.

1. This Thurley number is just one of the many gorgeous options available for hire from Dresses For Hire!

7.? THURLEY SOLSTICE DRESS ? Detail we ❤️ #dresshire #dressesforhire #designerhire #melbournecup #oaksday #caulfieldcup #derbyday #racesfashion #weddedwonderland #raceready #springcarnival #thurley #australiawide

A photo posted by Dresses For Hire Dress Hire (@dressesforhire_) on Oct 27, 2016 at 2:28am PDT

2. Who says you can’t wear the pants this summer? Take inspiration from Jen Hawkins with this Misha Collection jumpsuit!

THE WINNING PANTSUIT | Melbourne Cup style star @jenhawkins_ wears our Justine Pantsuit in red. Available for Pre-Order from 10am (AEST) tomorrow morning from www.mishacollection.com.au #melbournecup #melbournecupfashion #mishacollection #jenhawkins #redpantsuit

A photo posted by MISHA COLLECTION (@mishacollection) on Nov 1, 2016 at 2:17am PDT

3. This Pampelone dress is perfect for summer cocktails under the stars…

Soft Pastels with @fashiioncarpet in GRIMAUD MAXI ???⚓️✨?? #maxi #maxidress #embroidered #offtheshoulder #stbarths #monaco #maldives #mykonos #sttropez #provence #riviera #wintersun #barbados

A photo posted by PAMPELONE CLOTHING (@pampeloneclothing) on Nov 9, 2016 at 11:03pm PST

4. Beyonce has been spotted wearing a number of Alice McCall pieces this season – and if it’s good enough for Queen Bey, it’s good enough for me! This flirty playsuit can be dressed up or down.

All about the frill • alice girl @arianatapsell wears the Kokomo playsuit • online & in store • #aliceMcCALL

A photo posted by alice McCALL (@alicemccallptyltd) on Nov 14, 2016 at 1:59am PST

5. This Zimmermann creation is everything you could want in a summer party dress – pretty, lacy and feminine!

Flat Out: From Spring showings in Sydney with @mcm_pr…Our Romance Mini Dress from Spring 17 Ready-to-Wear collection, captured by @stylemeromy x #regram #stranded #spring17 #showings #zimmermann

A photo posted by ZIMMERMANN (@zimmermann) on Oct 19, 2016 at 7:59pm PDT

6. Kate Middleton wore this stunning white Self Portrait dress; need we say more?

We’ve received such amazing response since Kate Middleton wore self-portrait last night! Everyone has been asking for it, we are listening! You can pre-order it on our website now for delivery on the 23rd of January.

A photo posted by SELF-PORTRAIT (@mrselfportrait) on Nov 4, 2016 at 7:11am PDT

7. If you’re looking for an affordable party dress, you can’t go past ASOS’s huge range!

Shimmy in your summer dress #AsSeenOnMe ?: 850714 ( ? : @annelibush)

A photo posted by ASOS (@asos) on Jul 26, 2016 at 1:09am PDT

8. Dollhouse XOXO is a go-to for summer formal events; we’re obsessed with this navy gown!

The Mariam Gown ☎️ 02 9807 7007

A photo posted by The Doll House LoveD&Vxoxo (@dollhouse_xoxo) on Oct 29, 2016 at 4:25pm PDT

9. Off-the-shoulder is THE trend of the season and all the cool kids are wearing this C/meo Collective dress!

Coffee time •• feat. @tsangtastic in the ‘Outgrown Long Sleeve Dress’ in indigo [Shop link in Profile] #cmeocollective

A photo posted by cmeocollective (@cmeocollective) on Nov 1, 2016 at 7:30pm PDT

10. No words needed to describe this Nicola Finetti dress! #ShutupAndTakeMyMoney

Shop now this style and more @myer @myercentreade @myeraus #nicolafinetti #myerspring16 #newlight #australianlabel #melbournecup #melbournecup16 #australiandesigner @atc_races #monikaradulovic @leena_thompson @monika_rad #crownedbyviktorianovak @viktorianovak photographer @vixpixphotography

A photo posted by Nicola Finetti (@nicola_finetti) on Oct 4, 2016 at 1:20pm PDT

11. Slinky and sexy, this Bec & Bridge number is summertime perfection…

La Femme Fairfax ?? ••• our favourite @nadiafaitfax featured looking stunning in our Dahlia Wrap Dress (also available in ink). Shop Resort collection in stores and online now. Tap for stockists #becandbridge

A photo posted by BEC & BRIDGE (@becandbridge) on Nov 13, 2016 at 6:02pm PST

Main image from @tashoakley