10 Dessert Recipes to Use Up Every Last Apple You Pick

The leaves are changing, there’s a chill in the air and you’ve got cozy sweaters in your daily rotation. If you’re an autumn-addict like us, you’ve probably been drooling over hearty soup recipes, pumpkin treats and crafty Halloween-themed indulgences for weeks. All you need now is the smell of warm baked apples wafting through your kitchen. We’ve searched high and low for the most delicious apple desserts to make this fall. Read on and we’re sure you’ll have no problem getting your apple a day.

1. Salted Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars: Just when you thought cheesecake couldn’t get any better, we went and found this outrageous version. Freshly baked apples are layered throughout a smooth creamy filling and spread on top of a graham cracker base. #YUM (via Jo Cooks)

2. Mini Apple Pies: The only thing better than homemade apple pie is an adorable mini apple pie. This one comes complete with a teeny lattice crust. (via Bakers Royale)

3. Apple Cinnamon Donuts With Brown Butter Glaze: Imagine the smell of fresh donuts in your kitchen first thing in the morning. These beauties are baked so you don’t even have to bust out the frying oil. (via Joy the Baker)

4. Brown Butter Apple Tart: This dessert is so gorgeous that it could easily double as your fall table centerpiece. Good luck making your guests wait until after dinner to dive in. (via Bon Appétit)

5. One-Bowl Apple Gingerbread Cake: There’s nothing like a spicy slice of gingerbread on an autumn afternoon. This cake is special enough to serve to guests but easy enough to whip up for an afternoon treat. And… surprise! It’s vegan. (via Minimalist Baker)

6. Apple Cinnamon Crepes: Is it breakfast, or is it dessert? We’re not totally sure, but these crepes are so good you’ll probably want them morning, noon and night anyways. (via Julia’s Album)

7. Salted Caramel Apple Pie Bars: This is the most portable version of apple pie we’ve seen, making it dangerously easy to grab and go for the ultimate treat. School lunches, afternoon snack, desk drawers… we won’t tell anyone ;) (via Sally’s Baking Addiction)

8. Salted Caramel Apple Snickers Cake: This is the dessert that happens when a Snickers bar and a candy apple have a baby, but better. There’s an ooey gooey cake, sinful frosting and layers of fudge and caramel. No, you’re not dreaming. (via Half Baked Harvest)

9. Apple Crisp Ice Cream: If you love “a la mode,” you will LOVE this invention. In order to make this ice cream, you’ll need to first follow the steps for roasted apple butter. Don’t be afraid — it’s SO worth it. (via Brooklyn Supper)

10. Apple Pie Croissant Bites: When in doubt, use store-bought dough. We think the Pillsbury doughboy would definitely approve of these delectable bites. (via The Blond Cook)

What’s your favorite way to get an autumn apple fix? Tell us in the comments below.

Whether your kitchen is equipped with a teeny 18-inch range or magnificent double ovens (can we come over???), somehow it always seems to be operating at capacity come the holidays. While some things are non-negotiable when it comes to getting a bit of heat, dessert doesn't have to be one of them. This collection of 20 easy Thanksgiving desserts will save the day, allowing you to serve up something sweet without breaking a sweat. That way, you can focus on what really matters: spending time with the people you love. From tasty cakes to pretty pies, you'll love all the no-bake options available to choose from.

Half Baked Harvest

Fudgy Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake

Chocolate lovers won't be able to get enough of this delicious ice cream cake. It balances salty and sweet *perfectly* and on top of the fact that it tastes great, it looks just as amazing. (via Half Baked Harvest for Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

Oreo Turkey Pops

This is a great easy Thanksgiving dessert to get your guests involved in. Simply set up an activity station to kick off the festivities, and by the end of the night, their Oreo turkeys will be ready to shake their tail feathers. (via Brit + Co)

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Pumpkin Ice Cream Tart with Speculoos Crust

We totally recommend that you keep a few of these tarts in your freezer at all times. Simply pop them out of their molds and top with a spoonful of whipped cream and sprinkle of pecans as needed. (via Brit + Co)

Brit + Co

White Chocolate Pumpkin Mousse

Ease your day-of Thanksgiving dessert prep with this delish prepared-ahead mousse. (via Brit + Co)

Spicy Southern Kitchen

Coconut-Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

The contrasting textures offered by a chewy coconut crust, silky pumpkin filling, and fluffy whipped cream topping make for one decadent pie. (via Spicy Southern Kitchen)

Diethood

Pumpkin Mousse Ice Box Cake

It’s almost hard to believe that this gorgeous layered creation requires no baking at all. (via Diethood)

The Real Food Dietitians

4-Ingredient Scotcheroo Bites

The only thing you'll need to fire up for this easy Thanksgiving dessert is your stovetop, to make the melty chocolate topping. Otherwise, this recipe is super painless and oh-so tasty. (via The Real Food Dietitians)

Shared Appetite

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Trifle

You'll need to pull out your skillet for this (mostly no-bake) easy Thanksgiving dessert recipe. Trust that the sautéed cinnamon-sugar apples that result will be totally worth it. (via Shared Appetite)

Slim Pickin's Kitchen

Bailey's & Coffee No-Bake Pots de Crème

With only five ingredients, these spiked custard cups can be thrown together in a jiffy. (via Slim Pickin's Kitchen)

White on Rice Couple

Fluffy Cranberry Pie

The pretty pink hue of this pie is bound to elicit a few oohs and aahs from Thanksgiving party-goers. Thankfully, the flavor lives up to the hype! (via White on Rice Couple)

The Edgy Veg

Vegan No-Bake Cookies

Packed with oats, nut butter, shredded coconut, and sunflower seeds, these no-bake cookies are a great healthy option for your easy Thanksgiving desserts. (via The Edgy Veg)

Life With the Crust Cut Off

No-Bake Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecakes

Five minutes of prep, four flavor-packed ingredients. We're sold. (via Life With the Crust Cut Off)

Life, Love and Sugar

Caramel Apple Trifles

Fans of cinnamon and caramel — and let’s face it, everyone else for that matter — will swoon over these eight-layer trifles. This is already one beautiful dish, but the fact it's a no-bake Thanksgiving dessert makes us love it even more. (via Life, Love and Sugar)

Forks Over Knives

Vegan Cranberry Pear Tart

An abundance of fruit and nuts goes into making this beautiful, just-sweet-enough fall tart. (via Forks Over Knives)

Belle Vie

Caramel Apple Cookie Dough Bars

Cookie dough fanatics will go wild for these bars flecked with fresh apple chunks and cinnamon chips. (via Belle Vie)

Earthly Provisions

No-Bake Edible Cookie Dough Bites

With a total of 7 ingredients and 10 minutes to make 'em, these bite-sized cookie dough balls make the ultimate Thanksgiving dessert that everyone will be reaching for over and over again. (via Earthly Provisions)

The Recipe Rebel

Caramel Apple-Golden Oreo Icebox Cake

What’s not to love about cream-filled cookies, cheesecake, and caramel apple goodness coming together in one easy make-ahead dessert? (via The Recipe Rebel)

Dessert for Two

Easy Pumpkin Tiramisu

For something that sounds and looks so fancy, tiramisu is actually a snap to prepare. We’re talking only fifteen minutes of prep (plus a few hours to chill). (via Dessert for Two)

Sweet + Savory

Chai Latte No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes

Not only are these chai-spiced treats no-bake, but lining your muffin tin makes them also practically cleanup-free. (via Sweet + Savory)

Vanilla and Bean

No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars

This easy Thanksgiving dessert looks so stunning, it'll fool everyone into thinking you spent way more time on it than you actually did. (via Vanilla and Bean)

We hope these easy Thanksgiving desserts have saved you some time in your holiday plans this year! Make sure to join our newsletter for more recipe inspiration and check out the B+C Baking Bundle of online courses for more ideas!

This post has been updated with additional reporting by Meredith Holser.

Ethan Slater might have snagged a role in the Wicked movie, but he's as much of a fan as the rest of us. "It was such an honor to be a part of," he exclusively tells Brit + Co. "That sounds like a sort of a platitude, but it really was, I'm such a big fan of Wicked and have been for so long that to be a part of it is insane."

  • Ethan Slater considers his role in the Wicked movie "an honor."
  • The cast felt like a family "immediately" thanks to Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
  • He also points out an Easter egg that will change the way you see Jonathan Bailey's 'Dancing Through Life.'

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Stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, as well as director Jon M. Chu, welcomed the cast with open arms — literally. "[They] would hug everyone who came in," he says. "The first day I think every actor had a minimum two-hour meeting with Jon just to walk through all of the designs and all the things and talk about character. And so from from the very beginning, it just felt like it's really safe...This huge movie is something that we've been waiting for for 20 years on a big scale with the biggest stars in the world, it could have felt really intimidating and it felt really familial immediately."

And part of that family dynamic meant there was a lot of laughing, even if there weren't too many pranks. "There was a lot of just hanging out and giggling on set. I think Jon and Michelle [Yeoh] have a real special — they go back and so they were really funny...All of the people in this cast from afar are so intimidating. It's Michelle Yeoh, like, it's Jeff Goldblum. And then in person, they're just down to clown and it was so fun. I don't know if [there were] pranks, I was too nervous to do pranks. And I think people were kind and didn't prank me, but there was a lot of giggles."

With Ariana Grande's natural humor and SNL star Bowen Yang, it's no wonder some of the funniest moments happened during the Shiz University scenes. "I cannot wait for like the roll out of everything that Bowen said that isn't in the movie, or Ari, honestly, said that isn't in the movie. Just take after take."

"It's hard not to [laughing while filming]," he continues. "I think we were pretty good. But the moments where somebody broke, it was always great. There's one that's seared into my memory of, in Doctor Dillamond's classroom, I don't remember what Ari said but she got Cynthia and it's just the two of them across the way and they're staring at each other and she got her so good. There's something really wonderful about breaking. It's delightful."

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Another standout scene featuring the Shiz students is "Dancing Through Life," and the number's rehearsal is one of Ethan Slater's most memorable days on Wicked. "We had a rehearsal with, I don't know, maybe 100 dancers working on 'Dancing Through Life' and Jon came down, this was really early on and he gathered all the dancers around and he gave this speech [where] he basically told the story about how he fell in love with filmmaking," he says. "And it was because of dancers and it was because of the collaboration between dancers and the camera. And he was like, 'We're all in this together. And if you need anything, find me. I'm in the director's chair, but I'm accessible.' And he was, I would sit next to him and watch take after take and he would like point things [out]. He was just so generous."

Is directing something Ethan himself would be interested in? "There's so much I have to learn, but I'm excited to learn it," he says. "And I write and I love writing for the screen and all of that someday I would love to take that on. But I think I'm self aware enough to know that it might be a little ways down the line."

Now, bringing it back to the "Dancing Through Life" of it all, I couldn't help but dance in my seat throughout the song, and Ethan Slater promises it was just as fun to film as it is to watch. "[Jonathan Bailey] the most charismatic human on the planet, it's nuts," he says. "That whole scene was so fun and it was fun. Jonny and Ari are so funny, they're just an incredible duo and they're so funny individually."

"What you can't see is that even in the shots that I'm not in, I'm like, just right here [off camera]," he continues. "I'm just like really close by just out of frame which is like a little Easter egg just for me, you know, watching it and be like, 'Oh I was there!' But I just got to sort of be around in their orbit. They're magnetic, both of them."

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While his character Boq spends the whole film nursing a huge crush on Glinda, Ethan Slater actually swept Ariana Grande off her feet IRL. The duo made headlines when they reportedly coupled up while filming, but Ethan says he still feels like a middle schooler when it comes to romance — and that "just existing" means he embarrasses himself in front of his crushes.

"I definitely am a person who suddenly can't speak or just be like, 'Oh my God, good morning and thank you for coming,'" he says, pretending to tear up. "That is kind of my MO and always has been. I think I've never left the place of feeling like a 7th grader." I guess we're all just fools in love!

"Dancing Through Life" is just one number Wicked fans have been looking forward to — "Popular" and "Defying Gravity" are two of the most recognizable showtunes, and they're so recognizable that a line from "Defying Gravity," "Everyone Deserves The Chance To Fly," became the tagline for the film.

"The message that 'what makes us different makes us unique' is really powerful, and I think it's two-fold," Ethan Slater says. "One is, it's empowering to each person that you do deserve it, you deserve happiness, you deserve to be seen and you deserve to do the great things that you want to be doing. But also as a directive, you know, the way that we treat others. It's not just me that deserves that, it's you. And making sure that you treat others the way that you would want to be treated, or to acknowledge the humanity in others that it's so easy to acknowledge in yourself. So I think it's both things. I think it's both empowering and it's like a good way to treat people."

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What does Ethan pick when he wants to sing? (No, it's not Spongebob). "Honestly, if I just want to like belt at the top of my lungs, I go to Jesus Christ Superstar. I do "Heaven On Their Minds." It's so good. It's incredible. Talk about a great movie musical."

While the fan (and theatre kid) reactions have been incredible so far, Ethan Slater says he loved talking to the original Wicked cast. "I've become very close with Chris Fitzgerald, who was the original Boq and with Norbert Leo Butz who is the original Fiyero," he says. "So after they saw it, I got to talk with them a little bit about what it was like to see and that was really meaningful. Not just because they're friends of mine and not just because I look up to them, but because it meant a lot to me that I took care of Boq, this role that Chris created. And he's, the best of the best so that was really cool."

Check out the latest news on Wicked: Part 2 for more, and our interview with Wicked Star Michelle Yeoh On Pranking Ariana Grande & Singing With Cynthia Erivo!

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

Holiday movies are one of the best ways to get into the spirit of the season and luckily, there are plenty of options to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a laugh-out-loud comedy or romance, we’ve got you covered. Pour yourself a mug of comforting hot chocolateand snuggle up with a blanket. Here are our picks for the most highly anticipated new Christmas movies releasing soon!

​Trivia at St. Nick's — On The Hallmark Channel November 8, 2024

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Let’s be honest, we all love when Pretty Little Liars co-stars reunite for a new project and the Hallmark Channel is delivering with Trivia at St. Nick’s. When Celeste and Max end up on the same team for their university's annual faculty Christmas Bar Trivia Tournament, they discover a newfound friendship — and chemistry. Who knows what could happen between the two of them before the championship?

Trivia at St. Nick’s stars Tammin Sursok and Brant Daugherty.

​Hot Frosty — On Netflix November 13

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The holidays can be hard for those dealing with a loss, which is something Kathy is still experiencing. However, what will happen after she magically brings a handsome snowman to life? Will she learn to love again?

Hot Frosty stars Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan, Katy Mixon Greer, Lauren Holly, Chrishell Stause, Joe Lo Truglio, and Craig Robinson.

​Red One — In Theaters November 15, 2024

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Who doesn’t love an action-packed holiday adventure with Dwayne Johnson as the North Pole's main security guard and Chris Evans as a bounty hunter? Throw in a kidnapped Santa Claus and you have a Red One Christmas.

Red One stars Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, Lucy Liu, Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Kristofer Hivju, Nick Kroll, Wesley Kimmel and J.K. Simmons.

​An Almost Christmas Story — On Disney+ November 15, 2024

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The third and final installment of Alfonso Cuarón’s holiday shorts collection for Disney+ is almost here, and it follows the adventure of an unlikely duo: a young owl called Moon and a lost little girl named Luna, both wanting to make it home for the holidays. This Christmas movie was was inspired by the tiny owl who was actually rescued from NYC's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in 2020!

An Almost Christmas Story stars Cary Christopher, Estella Madrigal, Jim Gaffigan, Mamoudou Athie, Alex Ross Perry, Gianna Joseph, Phil Rosenthal, Natasha Lyonne, and John C. Reilly.

The Night Before Christmas In Wonderland — On Hulu November 15, 2024

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There's nothing more festive than an animated musical and this year, we’re finally getting the film adaptation of Carys Bexington’s The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland, which is a perfect mix of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and Alice in Wonderland. Down the rabbit hole we go!

The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland stars Emilia Clarke, Gerard Butler, and Simone Ashley.

​The Merry Gentlemen — On Netflix November 20

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The Merry Gentlemen is your classic story of a former big-city girl returning to her parents’ small-town to save the day, but with a twist…a steamy, all-male Christmas-themed production!

The Merry Gentlemen stars Britt Robertson, Chad Michael Murray, Marla Sokoloff, Beth Broderick, Michael Gross, Maxwell Caulfield, Hector David Jr., Colt Prattes, and Marc Anthony Samuel.

​Our Little Secret — On Netflix November 27, 2024

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Christmas with your ex? Definitely not fun for anyone, especially when you’re stuck under the same roof with new partners. Prepare for a whole lot of chaos and mixed feelings!

Our Little Secret stars Lindsay Lohan, Ian Harding, Tim Meadows, Jon Rudnitsky, Henry Czerny, Judy Reyes, Chris Parnell, Kristin Chenoweth, Dan Bucatinsky, Katie Baker, Jake Brennan, Ash Santos, and Brian Unger.

​Nutcrackers — On Hulu November 29, 2024

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Ben Stiller is back on our screens after seven years in Nutcrackers! The comedy is filled with heart and tells the story of Mike, who's all work and no play. Everything turns upside down when he becomes the guardian for his orphaned nephews. What’s extra fun is actors Homer, Ulysses, Arlo, and Atlas Janson are actually siblings in real life.

Nutcrackers stars Ben Stiller, Linda Cardellini, Edi Patterson, Tim Heidecker, Toby Huss, Homer Janson, Ulysses Janson, Arlo Janson, and Atlas Janson.

​A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter — On Netflix December 6, 2024

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After Sabrina Carpenter’s incredible sixth album, Short n’ Sweet, she’s ready to give us the holiday special we deserve this season. That’s right, it’s a nonsense Christmas with the singer performing songs from her fruitcake holiday EP as well as some unforgettable covers. Plus, we all know there will be some fun surprises!

A Nonsense Christmas stars Sabrina Carpenter.

​A Carpenter Christmas Romance — On Lifetime December 21

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Andrea escapes to her family’s farmhouse to finish her novel. This leads to a run-in with her woodworker ex-crush, who's helping rebuild the town after a tragedy. Naturally, sparks fly.

A Carpenter Christmas Romance stars Sasha Pieterse and Mitchell Slaggert.

​Oh. What. Fun. — On Prime Video Soon

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Claire's preparing to celebrate Christmas with a special family outing, until they forget her (giving classic Home Alone vibes). While this could lead to a miserable holiday for everyone, Claire's determined to get back to her family.

Oh. What. Fun. stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, Denis Leary, Dominic Sessa, Jason Schwartzman, Eva Longoria, Joan Chen, Devery Jacobs, Havana Rose Liu, and Maude Apatow.

​Champagne Problems — On Netflix Soon

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Who doesn’t want to take a trip to the city of love? Friday Night Lights' Minka Kelly is set to play an executive who goes to France in hopes of obtaining a well-known champagne brand. But life has other plans when she falls in love with the founder’s son.

Champagne Problems stars Minka Kelly.

Here are 28 Insanely Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes For The Holidays to go with your holiday watching :).

Listen — I'm always looking for a reason to get new party dresses, and the holiday season gives PLENTY of reason alone. We've got sequins and velvet on our brains, but we want everyone to look — and feel! — their best. So, here are some of the best plus size options because there's so many stylish pieces out there that deserve to be highlighted. From mini to maxi, these 15 plus size dresses are going to make someone jealous during the holiday party you're attending.

Sequin Plus Size Dresses 

Target

Eloquii Mini Cowl Sequin Dress

Whoo, you'll be one hot mama in this pink sequin dress! It's worth noting that sequins and the holidays go together like hot chocolate and winter, so this is our way of saying this dress deserves a spot in your closet.

Torrid

Torrid Mini Sequin Mesh Dress

Want to go a little shorter and vibrant without going the pink route? Feast your eyes on this mini dress! It's designed to hug your curves and give you your own personalized version of Jessica Rabbit's dress. Don't lie — we know you've always wanted to wear something sultry like she did in Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

Boohoo

Boohoo Sequin Wrap Dress

As always, leopard print remains the easiest fall/winter trend that anyone can wear. We never thought we'd see it in sequin form, but we've immediately fallen in love with this wrap dress. You can keep the rest of your accessories simple because it's sure to make a statement!

Macy's

Macy's Kiyonna Starry Sequined Lace Dress

Have a winter wedding to attend and want to wear something that feels black-tie without distracting from the bride (huge faux pas)? Dance your way into this sequined lace dress that has — gasp! — pockets!

PrettyLittleThing

PrettyLittleThing Asymmetric Sequin Maxi Dress

OR, wear this form-fitting maxi dress that is as sleek as it's sexy. It's bound to make you walk with your head held high and when paired with a pair of sexy stilettos? Whew, our hearts go out to the ex that happens to see you at the wedding reception.

Lane Bryant

Lane Bryant Lurex Shimmer Dress

Not all holiday parties are meant for you to expel an intoxicating amount of sex appeal. If you're attending a family-friendly event, keep it very demure with with this shimmer dress. It has a silhouette that'll flatter your frame and pockets in case you don't feel like carrying a clutch or wristlet.

Midi Plus Size Dresses 

BloomChic

BloomChic Velvet Ruched Midi Dress

Skip the sequins and drape your body in this velvet ruched midi dress. This luxe emerald shade will immediately make you luxurious along with a pair of jewel-encrusted heels.

Eloquii

Eloquii Lurex Midi Dress

This dress is making us blush because it's so pretty. All you have to do is pull it over your head and shoulders without fretting over a back zipper. It has an elastic waist so you'll have room to breathe even though your waist may look cinched in.

ASOS

ASOS DESIGN Velvet Midi Dress

Still want to wear something that gives you a little more breathing room? Wear this deep burgundy dress instead. It's the color of the season and comes with an asymmetrical neckline that's hard to ignore.

Amazon

SCOMCHIC Short Sleeve Wrap Dress

Love burgundy, but can't stand velvet? This dress will give you everything you're comfortable with. It doesn't feature a pesky zipper and feels lightweight. It'll look like you're floating on the tides of Christmas if you choose to wear it to your family's annual winter party.

JCPenney

Jessica Howard Sweater Dress

Sweater dresses can be worn to parties, especially if they look like this! The red color is the perfect shade for Christmas gatherings and the flouncy hemline makes it the perfect piece to dress up or down. Just add your footwear of choice and you'll be good to go!

Maxi Plus Size Dresses 

Ashley Stewart

Ashley Stewart Hi Low Lurex Mermaid Gown

Excited to bring your S.O. or plus-one along with you to job's holiday party? You have to show up in this mermaid gown. The color alone is fit for a queen, meaning it'll automatically make you look regal. Isn't that what getting dressed up for holiday parties are all about?

Forever21

Forever21 Tiered Tie-Strap Maxi Dress

Honestly, this dress could serve as the perfect wedding reception option too, but you're more than welcome to wear it to a holiday party! The tiered hem gives it a playful appeal while the color balances that with chicness.

Anthropologie

Anthropologie Fleur Strapless Satin Maxi Dress

Take a break from sequins and velvet by wearing satin. It's the kind of fabric that immediately elevates any look which is why we're adding something similar to our winter wardrobe.

City Chic

City Chic Forbidden Love Maxi Dress

Not ready to part ways with summer's bardot trend? We hear ya and agree that you shouldn't have to when plus size party dresses like this exist. Known as the 'Forbidden Love' dress, it may make someone fall in love with you once they spot you wearing it from across the room.

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This year, you could break out the same old decorations you’ve relied on. Or, you could spice things up with some quirky Christmas decor and add a unique touch of fun to the season. And boy, do we have some fun picks, from goofy light fixtures to inflatable outdoor decor to baubles and ornaments, that are good for more than a few laughs. There are even some DIY products you can work on with loved ones to make this Christmas and those to come even more personal. So whether you plan to host a festive event this year or simply spend time with family, you’ll find no shortage of decorations and elements to bring out the joy of the season.

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Prextex Winter Textured Snow Spray Ensures a White Christmas

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Best-selling Prextex winter textured snow spray can bring the winter weather indoors without any of the chills. This set of two should ensure you can coat your tree and other decorations with a hearty coating of the white stuff.

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These Christmas Can Cooler Sleeves Enhance the Party

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While they aren’t big light displays, these Christmas can cooler sleeves can nonetheless help tie together your holiday events to come. Each sleeve in this pack of a dozen sports a message and color befitting the cheerful mood of the season.

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This Festive Grinch Neon Sign Is Naughty and Nice

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Neon signs are a bright and fun way to celebrate just about anything, Christmas included. So when your guests see this Grinch neon sign, Santa hat and all, it’s sure to crack a few smiles among them.

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Disco Ball String Lights Really Pop

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These disco ball string lights are an atypical take on a classic holiday decorative element. However, you may end up liking them a lot more for their funky and reflective appearance, especially given they come in multiple color options like silver, rose gold, and multicolor.

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These Snowman String Lights Are Merry and Bright

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Snowman string lights make for a cute and seasonal enhancement to your holiday setup. They’re a classic symbol that you can use to adorn your tree or line up around the windows.

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Hang Up Some Zany Flamingo String Lights

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Naturally, one of the animals that comes to mind during the winter season is the flamingo. Okay, that’s not true, but that doesn’t detract from these goofy flamingo string lights. Try out a set if you’re aiming for a “pink” Christmas rather than a white one.

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These Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Are Ideal For Christmas and Beyond

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Most outdoor lighting, as far as Christmas is concerned, is meant to eventually be taken down. Govee permanent outdoor lights are quite the opposite if the name didn’t clue you in. Once installed, you can rely on these year-round, changing their colors and selecting from color-changing modes for festive displays via your phone or smart home assistant.

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Watch Flakes Fall Via Christmas Projector Lights

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Whether or not it’s a white Christmas this year for you, these Christmas projector lights can at least simulate the snowfall. Once you set up yours outside, larger-than-life snowflakes will drift down the front of your home for all to see.

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Some Flameless LED Candles Are a Twinkling Addition

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These flameless LED candles have an extra Christmasey twist by way of additional string lights around each candle. On top of that, like other flameless candles, these negate the need for open flames as a part of your holiday-themed decor, conveniently working instead via remote.

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Celebrate With Some Coffee and Beverage Ornaments

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If caffeine is more than just a friend, celebrate it this year by hanging one or a few of these coffee and beverage ornaments. Featured are a coffee machine, a pumpkin spice latte, a coffee pot, and more fun depictions. There are even other drinks like boba and an ICEE slushy.

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This Ramen Noodle Cup Ornament Pays Homage to the Quick Snack

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For some of us, ramen noodles helped us get through hard times, such as the college grind. This ramen noodle cup ornament is an homage to this delicious quick snack. You and your loved ones will likely get a chuckle out of seeing this on your tree.

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Enjoy a Friendly Bob Ross "Happy Little Christmas" Ornament

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The late painter Bob Ross is an icon of kindness and dedication to one’s craft. So, of course, he deserves a spot on your tree in the form of this Bob Ross "Happy Little Christmas" ornament. Just look at that impressive afro.

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Tee Off the Holidays By Hanging a Golf Cart with Wreath Ornament

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Even if golf isn’t your favorite sport, you have to admit the cuteness level of this golf cart with wreath ornament is off the charts. Available in several colors, this tiny cart features a wreath on the hood and string lights around the roof, about as festive as it can get.

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These Lollipop Ornaments Are Mouth-Watering Decorations

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These vibrant lollipop ornaments can add more than a little color to your Christmas tree this year. Each one is a different shape, taking delicious-looking forms that you’ll have to warn your kids not to try to eat.

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DIY Clear Baubles Are a Fun Project that Pays Off

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The creative potential for these DIY clear baubles is, well, clear. This pack comes with 20 spheres for you to fill up as you please, making them a fun pre-Christmas project for the family that will go on display the morning of.

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This Crashing Reindeer Animated Decoration Is Hilarious

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This animatronic crashing reindeer animated decoration implies one of Santa’s reindeer went off course and crash-landed right into your window. While active, this decoration kicks its legs, giving life to the comedic mishap.

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Winterize Your Banister Thanks to a Penguin Stairway Decoration

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Not only is a penguin stairway decoration adorable, but it’s thoroughly festive, too. With one on your banister, you can enjoy an indoor snowy display that can even be lit up thanks to included string lights.

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Lay Down a Tasty Looking Christmas Beaded Table Runner

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Although this product comes in other themes like autumn, Halloween, and more, we’re here to highlight the Christmas beaded table runner. This jolly smattering of peppermint candies can bring a quirky splash of color to your dinner table. Or, of course, you can opt for the more traditional selection that’s bordered with holly.

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This Christmas-Themed Bathroom Decor Set Is Outrageous

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In your household, nobody should be able to escape the holiday cheer, not even in the bathroom. Because when they go, they’ll encounter this Christmas-themed bathroom decor set. From the toilet seat and tank cover to the tissue box holder to the floor mat and hand towel, every “go” will be a festive activity.

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Step Onto a Fun Christmas Bathroom Rug

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This Christmas bathroom rug is a tasteful way to throw down some holiday colors where visitors may not expect them. You can either opt for the tree design or a friendly Santa face, as well as a funky pink Santa, if you like to mix things up.

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Set Up a Festive and Vibrant Christmas Cat Tree Tower

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When you pick up a Christmas cat tree tower in its smaller or larger variety, you invite your feline friends to celebrate with you. This tower is covered in spots for lounging, stretching out, and playing. Its green, white, and red colors will be a great addition to your decorations.

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Enjoy The Elaborate Colors Of Govee Curtain Lights

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Govee curtain lights are one of the more elaborate smart lighting systems you can use all year long. They can turn a whole wall or window of your home into a light show, featuring extensive customizability and dynamic scenes for celebrating the holidays.

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Find Solace in Some Adorable Emotional Support Gingerbread

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After the hardships of this year, you could use some support. Namely, from some delightful emotional support gingerbread. This plush basket of equally plushy cookies features five gingerbread people that you can play with or leave on display for the holidays.

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These Christmas Gnomes Are Charming Companions

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Some people put up Santas and reindeer as decor, but you might opt for these more “out there” Christmas gnomes. They come fit with red and white hats, as well as the characteristic beards one might expect from the creatures.

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These Merry Christmas Party Decorations Cost Little But Add a Lot

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This 12-piece pack of merry Christmas party decorations is a surefire way to add some color to your decoration setup without a big price tag. And they’re available in multiple other color schemes if you’re aiming for a less typical palette for your party.

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Enjoy a Build a Snowman Kit With the Fam

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In the spirit of coming together and decorating alike, build snowman kits seems fitting of both themes. Within this set is enough for building up to nine custom snowmen, fit with winter gear and tophats.

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The Kids Will Dig This DIY Lighted Felt Christmas Tree

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For the younger audiences that you may not trust with the more delicate decorations, consider picking up a DIY lighted felt Christmas tree. It comes with 33 ornaments for kids to attach on their own, as well as attachable string lights and a snowman advent calendar.

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A Women’s Light Up Christmas Sweater Will Win You the Ugly Sweater Contest

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Ugly sweaters have made their way into tradition, and we’re here for it. And there are plenty to choose from among this selection of light up Christmas sweaters. Not only do each of these sweaters feature wacky designs, but every one has built-in lighting that takes the gag to new heights.

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Check Out This Wacky Men's Ugly Christmas Sweaters

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Dressing up like a doofus has never been quite as easy as wearing one of these Men's ugly Christmas sweaters. They’re festive, they’re wacky, and they’re guaranteed to liven up the party with options that make you look like a decorated tree or proudly display some wacky holiday messages.

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Don a Warm and Jovial Knitted Christmas Hat

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Not even the top of your head is safe from the festive spirit when there are options like these knitted Christmas hats out there. One style sports a decorated tree with a white pompom on the end, while the other outfits your head with a Santa hat and full beard.

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Santa Beard Masks Come With Festive Facial Hair

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If you’re aiming to balance health concerns with holiday cheer, you’ll want to look into this pair of Santa beard masks. They can cover up your mouth while sporting magnificent beards that would make the merry North Pole dweller proud.

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Watch Your Pet Trot Around in a Santa Dog Costume

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Whatever size your dog may be, there should be a Santa dog costume that fits them snugly. Turn your pup into a mighty steed for Santa Claus, featuring the man himself or a snowman riding atop your dog’s back in multiple styles and patterns.

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Keep Warm by This Electric Fireplace Heater

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While the visual aspect of this electric fireplace heater alone is enough to enhance the holiday aesthetic, this device also serves a practical purpose. With the included remote, you can activate this faux fireplace to keep the nearby space warm, letting you cuddle up by the fireplace without the need for flames.

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Light Up a Christmas Leg Lamp as a Fun Movie Reference

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The spitting image of its counterpart from the movie A Christmas Story, this Christmas leg lamp is a gag that is just as funny today as it was back then. In fact, you could put it in your front window for onlookers to admire.

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Celebrate With a Humerous Outdoor Christmas Inflatable

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Your outdoor decor simply won’t be complete without one of these wacky outdoor Christmas inflatables. Each is funnier than the last, from Santa riding a dinosaur to a family of polar bears to the jolly man having a wardrobe malfunction while climbing up a ladder.

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Christmas Window Stickers Feature Multiple Funky Sets

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With some traditional options and some zany ones, a pack of Christmas window stickers could be the finishing touch for the decorations you were looking for. Our favorite set features black cats adorned with festive lights, but there are also styles with reindeer, gnomes, and more.

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Hang This Welcoming Christmas Jack Skellington Door Sign

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"The Nightmare Before Christmas" is a celebrated mashup of two favorite holidays. So if the film has a special place in your heart, you can celebrate it with this Christmas Jack Skellington door sign.

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