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8 Party-Perfect Outfits for the Holidays

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Shop. Bake. Host. Repeat. This kind of schedule doesn’t exactly leave a lot of time for holiday outfit planning, which might be why you always seem to leave finding a good one to the very last minute. Get ahead of the problem this year by lining up any of these eight party-perfect outfits now. Psst, they’re so easy to pull off, we wouldn’t judge you for wearing them every year from here on out.

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Faux Fur Jacket + Snakeskin Pants

When your jacket is this bold, it’ll do all the talking for you. Pair it with some on-trend snakeskin pants that you can wear over and over again (with or without the red jacket).

Get the look: I.N.C. ($114); AFRM ($88)

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Velvet Dress + Metallic Heels

A velvet T-shirt dress is comfortable and effortless to wear. Throw it on with a festive pair of metallic strappy heels.

Get the look: Free People ($148); Sam Edelman ($84)

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Sequin Skirt + Oversize Sweater + Midi Coat

Presenting the ideal office holiday party outfit. A sequin skirt jazzes up your everyday sweater and coat so you don't even have to change once the drinks start flowing.

Get the look: Halogen ($89); Leith ($49); Topshop ($75)

red sweater and beret
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Red Sweater + Printed Skirt + Beret

No color screams holiday quite like red, so play it up with matching crimson from head to toe. Don't want to go fully monochromatic? A printed, twirl-worthy skirt helps to break it up.

Get the look: Tucker + Tate ($39); Tibi ($273); Calvin Klein ($24)

orange sweater and pink flares
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Oversize Sweater + Statement Flares

Proof that you don't have to wear red or green to look festive as hell. Throw on some sparkly earrings and hit the dance floor.

Get the look: Cupcakes and Cashmere ($108); Leith ($28)

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Sequin Midi Dress + Crew-neck Sweater

Layer a sweater underneath to make this classic texture feel brand new (bonus points for going all out with a holiday color palette).

Get the look: Vince Camuto ($188); Treasure & Bond ($69)

velvet jumpsuit
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Velvet Jumpsuit + Metallic Handbag

A jumpsuit is arguably the easiest way to make a holiday statement.

Get the look: Chelsea28 ($149); Rebecca Minkoff ($198)

pleated skirt and white shirt
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White Shirt + Pleated Midi Skirt

Two pieces that you might already own transform into a festive outfit when combined. Swipe on some bold lipstick to make it feel more dressed up.

Get the look: Tommy Hilfiger ($20); Topshop ($60)



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Brianna Lapolla formerly held the role of Senior Commerce Editor at PureWow covering all things shopping across beauty, fashion, and lifestyle. Now, she's putting her 12 years of professional experience to use on a freelance basis. When she's not typing away, you can find her somewhere in Europe or at home catering to her dog, King Louis.