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.
8 Party-Perfect Outfits for the Holidays
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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)
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)
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)
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 + Metallic Handbag
A jumpsuit is arguably the easiest way to make a holiday statement.
Get the look: Chelsea28 ($149); Rebecca Minkoff ($198)
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)