Trying to figure out what to wear to a holiday party? Whether you’re wondering what to wear to a holiday party for work, need casual holiday party outfits, or just want to be festive, I’ve got you covered. Today I’m sharing 13 holiday party outfit ideas, plus a huge roundup of 50 items that are perfect for holiday gatherings!
Holiday Party Outfit Ideas
To make outfit creation simpler, I’ll boil things down to five outfit formulas so you can figure out what to wear to a holiday party super easily.
What you’ll want to do is:
- Pick one of these formulas.
- Check if you have any of these items in your own closet.
- Shop for any pieces you need with the help of the shopping widget below.
Here are the formulas for holiday party outfit ideas!
SIZING: I’m 5’6″ and usually S/M or 6 in clothes and 8.5 to 9 in shoes.
1. Holiday Party Outfit Idea for Work: Dressy Holiday Blouse + Statement Pants + Holiday Statement Earrings
Start with any type of dressy blouse, such as a solid blouse with dressy details, a blouse with holiday designs like gingham, or anything red or green. Then, pair it with statement pants, like faux leather pants or dressy black flares, which add drama. Another option is corduroys in holiday colors like forest green or burgundy! These types of pants feel more luxurious and dress things up. You can find options for them in the roundup at the bottom of this post!
Alternatively, you can wear jeans. Go for a nice dark to medium wash in a saturated color for a dressier feel.
Shop the Outfits:
Blouse #1: LOFT (exact)
Blouse #2: LOFT (exact)
Corduroy Pants: J.Crew Factory (exact)
Jeans: J.Crew Factory (exact–I wear size 27)
Faux-Leather Pants: Gap (exact)
Gold Flats: (exact)
Boots: Target (exact; similar)
Here are a few outfits of me in this outfit formula with the same blouse, but with different pants and earrings:
Make sure to add holiday statement earrings, especially if your blouse is a solid color. The earrings will instantly give your outfit the pop it needs!
I LOVE these silver earrings from Nickel & Suede. The silver ones are AMAZING and make everything look stylish and elevated – even an outfit full of all-black pieces. These earrings are made of leather, so they’re REALLY lightweight and comfortable. That’s why I love Nickel & Suede so much – I can wear huge statement earrings without weighing my ears down at all! (BTW, there is NO nickel in their jewelry. “Nickel” comes from the founders’ last name.)
I also love the burgundy earrings. They’re great for the holidays! (And, psst…they’ll make an appearance in the upcoming Winter Wardrobe & Outfit Guide!)
I’m also wearing a gold pair in the same shape as the burgundy ones. This style adds a beautiful modern touch!
Shop the Outfits:
Top: Kohl’s (exact–wearing size S; similar)
Faux-Leather Pants: Old Navy (exact–wearing size 6)
Jeans: J.Crew Factory (exact–wearing size 27)
Corduroys: Kohl’s (exact–wearing size 6; similar)
Black Flats: Old Navy (exact–wearing size 9)
Silver Earrings: c/o Nickel & Suede (exact)
Burgundy Earrings: c/o Nickel & Suede (exact)
Gold Earrings: c/o Nickel & Suede (exact)
2. Satiny or Sparkly Skirt + Neutral Colored Fitted Blouse + Holiday Statement Earrings (+ Moto Jacket if needed) + Pointed Toe Boots
This outfit is so pretty! It’s perfect for holiday party outfits for work or any other special occasion! Be sure to top it off with pointed toe boots to keep the outfit looking crisp and polished. THIS pair from Target is my favorite go-to style that works with ALL dressy winter outfits.
Shop the Outfit:
Top: Old Navy (exact–I wear size M)
Skirt: Kohl’s (exact)
Boots: Target (exact; similar)
Silver Earrings: c/o Nickel & Suede (exact)
3. Dress + Pointed Toe Boots
Easy peasy! Again, be sure to top this outfit off with pointed toe boots to make the it look crisp and polished.
This dress is a sweater dress that is cozy, comfortable, and flattering, thanks to its v-neckline and faux-wrap silhouette. It comes in TONS of colors HERE. I’m wearing size S.
Shop the Outfit:
Dress: Amazon (exact–wearing size S)
Boots: Gap (similar; similar)
Necklace: Nordstrom (exact; super affordable identical option)
Earrings: Amazon (exact)
4. Satin or Velvet Blazer + Ponte Pants + Statement Earrings
If you want a sharp, powerhouse outfit, go for a velvet blazer! Keep the rest of the outfit simple, wearing a shell underneath that opens up the neckline (think v-neck, square neck, or scoop neck) and pairing that with black ponte pants. You’ll have an elegant, but chic, holiday party outfit for work!
Shop the Outfit:
Blazer: Kohl’s (exact)
Pants: Gap (exact–I wear size 6)
Boots: Target (exact; similar)
Earrings: c/o Nickel & Suede (exact)
5. Casual Holiday Party Outfit Idea: Casual Top or Sweater in Holiday Themes + Dark Wash Straight Leg Jeans + Holiday Statement Earrings
If you have a casual get together, you can always rely on a holiday sweater and a good pair of dark wash jeans for a super easy holiday outfit. And make sure to add the holiday statement earrings! Statement earrings level up the outfit from what you might wear on a regular day to an extra special casual holiday outfit.
I’m wearing the silver earrings from Nickel & Suede again. 🤩 My sweater and shoes are both from Nordstrom but are old and not available. My jeans are the same J.Crew Factory pair that I wore in the first set of pictures in this post. Find the jeans HERE. I wear size 27 as they are very stretchy and run large.
Here are some more outfits with sweaters you can wear for holiday parties!
Shop the Outfits:
Red Sweater: Old Navy (exact)
Grey Sweater: Old Navy (exact)
Fair Isle Sweater: Target (exact)
Straight Leg Jeans: J.Crew Factory (exact–I wear size 27)
Flare Jeans: Kohl’s (exact–I wear size 6)
Gold Flats: Tom’s (exact)
Boots: Target (exact; similar)
Gold Earrings: Nickel & Suede (exact)
Pearl Earrings: Gorjana (exact)
Shop for What to Wear to a Holiday Party: 50 Items
Hopefully, you have a few holiday party outfit ideas that you can run with now! Remember, pick one of the formulas and then shop from among the 50 items(!!) rounded up below for what to wear to a holiday party:
PMT Holiday Gift Guide – 200+ Gift Ideas!
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