25 Cute Christmas Party Outfit Ideas
Nail your holiday party rotation with these pretty tops, pants, dresses and jumpsuits.
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Dressing up and stepping out for all sorts of holiday parties is one of the best things to look forward to in December. (If you like parties, that is.) With the usual celebrations cancelled left and right last year, many of us are taking the chance to gather with friends, family, coworkers and other loved ones this month and celebrate together for the first time in a long time. But if your old party wardrobe is in need of an upgrade, we're here to help.
So many of our favorite retailers including Amazon, Mango, Urban Outfitters and Nordstrom have special collections for holiday party dressing available to shop right now. Whether you want to keep things simple with a little black dress, go luxe with faux-fur and sequins or stay cozy in a velvet dress or knit set, we've found just the look for you. We've also found great plus-size dresses and outfits, and discovered cute pants, tops and skirts for every kind of holiday party in a range of sizes.
When you're hopping from a special dinner with the family to Christmas weddings and cocktail parties, we know you want to look your best. Many of these dresses and outfits are multi-purpose and will look wonderful on New Year's Eve, too. Just make sure to stay warm!
For more Christmas ideas, check out the Good Housekeeping 2021 Holiday Guide for holiday decor ideas, Christmas games and activities, holiday recipes and popular gift ideas.
Velvet and holiday parties are a match made in heaven. Bring some cozy texture to a trendy wide-leg pant with these velvet trousers — and stay comfortable all night long.
Urban Outfitters Dua Cowl Neck Sequin Mini Dress
December is the perfect time to break out the sequins. This cute mini dress would look right at home at a Christmas cocktail party or New Year's Eve bash. (It also comes in a vibrant purple, if you're feeling more adventurous.)
You'll look as pretty as a present in this show-stopping red satin cocktail dress with a layered skirt and bow detail.
Urban Outfitters Colette Drapey Midi Skirt
Pair this drapey midi skirt with a cropped sweater or turtleneck for a simple yet elegant party look. The skirt comes in a rich green and jewel-toned blue.
If you're not a big velvet-and-sequins person but still want to bring some holiday flair to your look, consider dark florals. They're not only for Christmas, but they'll look right at home in a cold evening. This green and black floral chiffon dress from Mango can be worn year-round.
If it's cold, pair this simple cocktail dress with your favorite tights and heels. If you're going somewhere warm, you can style it as-is.
If you want to stay cozy, you can't go wrong with an oversized sweater dress. This top-seller on Amazon comes in 24 colors and a wide range of sizes. Pair it with thigh-boots for a look that's pure Ariana.
Keep things simple with a versatile black satin button-up.
Or go super-sexy with an hourglass midi dress in a seasonal houndstooth velvet fabric.
This flirty and festive faux-wrap dress comes in four rich shades and has fluttery sleeves and a flattering neckline — it will look right at home at an office party, Christmas dinner with the family or more formal affair.
If you're headed to a Christmas wedding or other formal event, you can go for holiday elegance in a full-length gown with simple details in rich jewel tones.
You'll also look right at home at a Christmas wedding in a shiny metallic gown.
Lulus Vision of Elegance Sequin Cross Back Midi Dress
This sequined midi dress comes in both golden and green shades — we prefer the green for Christmas and the gold for New Year's Eve.
Plaid and winter go hand-in-hand. This checked sweater skirt pairs perfectly with its matching top, or you can mix and match with a turtleneck or blazer.
Not interested in sacrificing your bold and colorful style for the Christmas card? This adorable sweater set from River Island can bring some Clueless and Chanel-inspired elegance to any party.
If you love the velvet look and want to stay warm, consider a long-sleeved option like this mid-length knot dress.
This high-necked velour mini dress from Everlane comes in three different colors and is adorably retro. Pair it with some chunky boots and statement earrings for an on-trend look.
This textured mini dress with a single puff-sleeve is pure '80s in the best way. It's a total party-girl look, with enough style for New Year's Eve (or a fancy Christmas cocktail party).
Pair these festive palazzo pants with the matching top for a sexy head-to-toe sequin look, or keep it simple up top and let the trousers steal the show.
You can match this cute top with a skirt for a family-friendly Christmas look, or keep it simple with jeans.
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