Sure, you could opt for the usual silver sequin mini-dress for this year's holiday soiree. Or, you could pull out all the stops and go full-on Hogwarts in one of these awesome Harry Potter-themed yule ballgowns.

I must admit, before today I wasn't aware these things existed. But now that I know, I kind of want to slip into a silky, pink Hermione number and force my husband to answer to the name of Viktor Krum for the night.

These twirly gowns are certain to lend a bit of magic to even the dullest of holiday gatherings. I mean, I'm not directly saying you should dress as Fleur Delacour for your office Christmas party at Chilis. Though, if you do, I dearly hope you will take many photos, and share the experience via social media. I personally would love to see a gal making small talk with her boss while awkwardly eating mozzarella sticks and wearing a satin blue cape.

If you really want to shake things up, I suppose you could opt for these spooky Severus Snape robes. Though they aren't very festive. And may be confusing to your fellow party-goers. But then maybe if everyone gets really toasted on eggnog, you can stand in the back and tell people you're the Ghost of Christmas future, and freak them out with grand pronouncements. Like you can predict that come daybreak, everyone will be filled with remorse for their past sins and wrongdoings. And will need Advil. And an egg and cheese sandwich.

Okay, yeah, maybe don't wear a Severus robe for the holidays. But check out these gowns!