Christmas parties mean fun, dancing, and bottomless food. Unless you’re a robot or a superhuman with incredible will power, you will surely take advantage of the sumptuous buffet spread. A night of gastronomic merriment, however, poses a sartorial dilemma: Hiding that food baby. Yup, that tiny bulge that appears when you’ve had too much to eat and your waistline expands a little. Food babies automatically eliminate bodycon dresses, crop tops, and high-waist skinny jeans from your list of party-ready outfits. But before you panic, read on. We’ve rounded up the most flattering and forgiving dresses that will let you feast all night, while keeping that bump a secret. Click through the gallery for more ideas.

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