53 Christmas Party Outfits: Your Ultimate Guide to Sleigh the Holiday Season

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The holidays are here! 

What does this mean? 

It’s time for parties, get-togethers, and (best of all) a great reason to dress up and look your best. 

You might have an office Christmas bash, a family reunion, or a fancy night out with your pals. 

The clothes you pick can make a difference. But with all the choices out there how do you begin? 

Don’t stress, I’m here to help! 

Let’s explore a world of glitter, velvet, and comfy-stylish mixes to help you find the right Christmas party outfit for any event.

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53 Christmas Party Outfits to Sparkle & Shine This Holiday Season

1. Santa’s Knit Sweater

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2. Fa La La Matching Shirts

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3. Green Velvet Dress

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4. Burgundy Stand Collar Belted Frill Dress

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5. Red And Green Colorblock Maxi Dress

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6. Metallic Velvet Jumpsuits

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7. Christmas Sequined Sweatshirt

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8. Green Long Sleeve Wrap Sequin Dress

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9. Gold Sequin Midi Dress

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10. Plaid Mini Skirt

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11. Cozy Christmas Light Sequin Set

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12. Flirty Skirt Holiday Party Outfits

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13. Bet on Red Holiday Party Outfits

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14. Christmas Red Holiday Party Outfits

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15. Glorious in Silver & White

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16. Sparkly Dress Holiday Party Outfits

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17. Simple Contrast

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18. Leopard Prints Holiday Party Outfits

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19. Casual Style

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20. Tones of Green

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21. The Perfect Jumpsuit

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22. Festive Sweater

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23. Statement Pants

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24. Sparkle All Around

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25. Statement Accessories

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26. THE Party Dress

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27. Elegant in White

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28. Timeless Chic in Black

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29. Gold Jumpsuit

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30. Earthy Tones

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31. Short Dresses

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32. Dressed Down Holiday Party Outfits

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33. Festive Gold and Red Holiday Party Outfits

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34. Volume Skirt Holiday Party Outfits

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35. Home Party Outfit

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36. Making an Entrance

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37. The Chick Skirt

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38. Stylish in Black & White

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39. Leather Leggings Holiday Party Outfits

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40. Over the Knee Boots

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41. Silk Blouse Holiday Party Outfits

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42. Off Shoulder Jumpsuit

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43. Don’t Shy Away from Jeans

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44. Holiday Spirits in Green

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45. Pink Dress for Holidays

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46. Chanel-Inspired in Red

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47. Green Onesie for Holidays

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48. Casual Christmas

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49. Red Velour Dress

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50. Red Silk Dress with a White Ribbon

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51. Pink Silk Holiday Outfit

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52. Christmas Market Outfit

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53. Casual Outfit for Christmas Tree Market

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Velvet Dreams: Luxurious & Elegant

Velvet has been a classic go-to for holiday parties for as long as we can remember. 

It’s rich, soft, and has that extra luxurious touch that feels so right during winter. 

Picture a sleek velvet dress in deep shades like burgundy, emerald green, or midnight blue—hello, festive vibes! 

The best part about velvet is that it gives off an effortless elegance, so you don’t need to go too wild with accessories.

Velvet Dress Ideas:

  • A wrap velvet dress with a plunging neckline for a sexy yet sophisticated look.
  • A fit-and-flare velvet mini for something playful and fun.
  • A long velvet gown for a more formal event—perfect if you’re heading to a fancy Christmas gala or a formal office party.

Style Tip: Velvet can be the star of the show, so keep accessories minimal. Think sleek, understated jewelry and a pair of classic heels.

Glitter, Glam & Shine: Sequins for Days

Christmas parties and sparkles go hand in hand! If you’re looking to make a statement and want to turn heads, sequins are your best friend. 

Whether you choose a fully sequined dress or a more subtle glittery top, this is your chance to embrace your inner disco queen.

Sequin Outfit Ideas:

  • A classic gold or silver sequin mini dress. Bold, daring, and oh-so-Christmassy!
  • Sequin jumpsuits! Trust me, these are so chic and surprisingly comfortable.
  • If full-on sequins feel too much for you, opt for a sequin top paired with a solid bottom like tailored pants or a skirt for a balanced look.

Style Tip: Stay beautiful with makeup when wearing sequins. And for a night or an evening, only a sheeny cheek highlighter and a nude lipstick would be good enough while letting the outfit shine.

Cozy Chic: Sweater Dresses & Boots

For those who desire to dress warm but still feel fashionable, sweater dresses are more of a trademark. 

Ideal for those holiday cookouts or informal parties, they are trendy and easy on the feet—a steal! 

When you’re wearing a thick knit sweater dress, slip into the over the knee boots and you’re ready to rock a formal wear even if it’s not a formal occasion.

Cozy Outfit Ideas:

  • A long sweater dress which will be a little too big and then a slimming belt to define the waist. As long as you’re wearing a pair of ankle boots, you’re ready to go.
  • For a more fitted look wear a ribbed knit dress in bright color such as red or forest green.
  • Complete your outfit with tights and a lovely beanie to keep you warm and to look stylish.

Style Tip: Play with textures! Taking more layers, a fitted leather jacket or faux fur coat can spice up the cozy dressing.

The Power Suit: Sleek & Sophisticated

Not many people will tell you that suits are only meant to be worn to work. 

Appreciating the soft look of a tailored suit, it is equally stunning and appropriate to wear it at a Christmas party provided you incorporate fun fabrics such as velvet or satin or even sequined ones. 

And guess what? 

It is no longer only the business man in the boardroom who is in possession of power suits, some suits have crossed over to the party outfits best suited for the discotheque.

Power Suit Ideas:

  • A velvet blazer worn over a slim-fit pair of trousers will be perfect for such a look. When worn with heels or even some statement loafers, this kind will provide a neat look.
  • If you dare to go for something unconventional yet trendy – you can choose a red or metallic outfit. It is a glamorous style that spells festive time.
  • Next season, for a stylish touch order a wide-leg trouser look or one with a cropped blazer.

Style Tip: Wearing strapless undergarments like a low cut top or a lacing bra which is seen through a blazer is perfectly okay to bring sexy appeal to your festive look.

Tulle & Satin: Effortlessly Feminine

A little on the pounce this holiday season are you? 

No woman can resist tulle skirts and satin dresses, so everyone will feel like a fairy on Christmas. 

These materials are incredibly fluid and so much fun to work with, they lend that dream like – girlish feel, perfect for holiday parties.

Tulle & Satin Outfit Ideas:

  • A tulle skirt with a fitted T-shirt, involving cashmere sweat. Just add some heels and fine jewelry in order to make the outfit more formal.
  • There is nothing more glamorous for the holidays than a satin slip dress. You can share it with a faux fur jacket or even a tailored coat so as to ease winter fashion.
  • A satin midi skirt and a festive top or a sparkling bodysuit – because who doesn’t like texture, right?

Style Tip: The combination of tulle and satin creates quite an ethereal look, so you’d want to go a bit more sleek with your accessories. So, a statement belt or a boxy handbag do wonders.

The Classic Little Black Dress (LBD): Timeless & Versatile

Every woman needs at least one LBD, and this is the best time to wear it if you desire to stick with tradition. 

The beauty about an LBD is that you can spike it up or tone it down, based on the kind of party that you are going to. 

Also, black will never be a bad choice.

LBD Outfit Ideas:

  • Just a black sheath dress and a piece of jewelry, preferably a necklace, for some glitz.
  • A lace LBD for the lady that needs an added spice of flirtation.
  • However, if you are not planning on going totally dark for the season, then try and find a black dress with elements of winter like big puff sleeves or a huge bow or sparkle, warm will be the last thing on anyone’s mind.

Style Tip: The LBD is as basic as it can get so it’s time to splurge on accessories! For that glamor, put on bold earrings, perfect winged liner and dark red lips, and the metallic heels for those Christmas feels.

Mixing Textures: The Unexpected Combo

This is where you can come up with that perfect look to wear during your holiday party, one of the ultimate ways of dressing during the holiday parties is trying to mix up the textures. 

I mean combine leather with lace, sequins with satin or velvet with silk. It just takes the outfit up a level and makes it more exciting to wear and consistently makes people’s heads turn.

Mixing Textures Ideas:

  • Leather mini skirt with a lacy top for a chic, but wild party appearance.
  • This velvet top worn with a satin midi skirt looks elegant and so expensive.
  • For a great look, tuck a silk cami into a sequin skirt and look fabulous while being classy.

Style Tip: So feel free, for example, to combine navigational and informational links. It is important that one of these textures dominate, and the other simply complement the texture that is getting the most attention.

The Perfect Accessory Game: Add a Festive Touch

The last but not the least problem is accessories. 

Of course, any hemline, neckline or pant leg that anticipates a Christmas party is incomplete without accessories. 

Generally, one is free with accessories starting from statement earrings to the glamorous clutch, it is all fun and more.

Accessory Ideas:

  • Statement earrings that can spice up a basic dress through a dash of color or some bling.
  • A fur look alike stole or scarf for some glamor and style and warmth.
  • Sparkly heels or a metallic purse to that perfect look of sparkle to enjoy during the festivities.

Style Tip: If the dress, shirt, or the suit is quite simple, therefore you can overdo it in jewelry. However, if your look is daring, then you should leave it as that and avoid over-accessorizing your outfit.

Winter Wonderland: Outerwear That Wows

Don’t forget about outerwear! Your coat or jacket might be the first point of contact that the people around you have with you when you get to the party, why not make it a wow moment too? 

From fake fur to slimming wool there are simply too many ways to be warm and stylish at the same time.

Outerwear Ideas:

  • A faux fur coat because who doesn’t want to feel like Audrey Hepburn on the red carpet?
  • The timeless classic wool trench coat in a most striking shade of red or green.
  • A well fitted one for something different and classy.

Style Tip: Select jackets or coats that do not steal the show and are perfectly coordinated with the rest of your clothing ensemble. It’s not about putting on multiple wild outfits, you want to look put together.

Confidence: The Best Outfit of All

Right, that one sounds almost like every joke you’ve ever heard, but believe it or not, it’s true. 

Some people think that what they wear defines them. 

The fact is, what defines you is confidence. 

Even if the clothes do not fit, confidence will make them beautiful. 

Look fabulous in what you are wearing – whether it be a glittering dress, a warm and festive sweater – and with confidence and a grin, and you are sure to be head-and-shoulders above any Christmas party.

And that is all for your complete Christmas party look slay guide this season! 

Velvet, sequins or sweater dress– it’s all just perfect as long as you are comfortable and looking fabulous. 

That is, put on your holiday dress, have some festive cocktails – and that is it – Christmas is here!

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Julie Higgins
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Julie is a Staff Writer at momooze.com. She has been working in publishing houses before joining the editorial team at momooze. Julie's love and passion are topics around beauty, lifestyle, hair and nails.