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Holiday Party Outfit Ideas! (Men’s and Women’s)
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items If you are stuck on ideas of what to wear to those holiday parties, I’ve got some ideas here for you! Feel free to tweak them to whatever fits your personal style the best!!
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Velvet Luxe
Festive Florals
Metallic Maven
Edgy Elegance
Cozy Chic
Gilded Goddess
Velvet Luxe
Pair a velvet dress with sparkly heels, a cute clutch and a pair of chandelier earrings with your hair up to add some elegance to your outfit!!
The base here, is a simple velvet dress ( color is your choice, but if you want to go on the holiday theme choose a red, green, blue or silver dress!)|
Women's Velvet Dresses - Macy's
Sparkly neutral colored heels are great for being a focal point!
Sparkly Heels - Macy's
Depending on the color of your shoes and dress, find a clutch that matches your shoes/accessories!
Clutches & Evening Bags - Macy's
One of my favorite accessories with a simple outfit is a statement earring! Hair up and chandelier earrings!!
Chandelier Earrings - Macy's
A simple bracelet that matches your earrings will help pull everything together!
Women Bracelets - Macy's
Festive Florals
Find yourself a dark floral midi dress, pair it with velvet pumps, if it is cold feel free to add a cropped jacket over the top!
Add a cropped blazer or jacket and some. velvet pumps!
Women's Black Floral Dresses - Macy's
In this particular instance where we’re going dressier, I would suggest a cropped blazer to help uncasual the outfit!
Women's Cropped Blazers - Macy's
Feel free to pick a colored velvet shoe that shows up in the details of the dress!! (So if there’s a little bit of pink in the flower, pick a pink shoe to pull out the color more!)
Journee Collection Women's Crystol Velvet Pumps - Macy's
With SOO much detail going on in the dress itself a simple pearl necklace would go great with this outfit!
Pearl Necklaces: Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Layered & More - Macy's
Grab a simple pearl earring to match the necklace!
Earrings Pearl Jewelry - Macy's
Metallic Maven
Get a silver sequined blazer! Wear a black thigh length dress under it and pair it with knee/thigh high black boots. If the blazer is long you could just wear a cute bralette underneath and a wide belt at the waist, instead of a black dress!
A silver sequined blazer is a fun addition to any wardrobe! It’s a way of adding some class/sparkle to an outfit without trying super hard!
Women's Silver Sequin Blazers - Macy's
If the blazer is thigh-ish, knee length you could easily just wear a cute bralette underneath it.
Lace Bralettes - Macy's
If your going the bralette route, wear some cute dressy shorts or mini skirt under!
Women's Black Shorts - Macy's
Under that short skirt or shorts, get some tights!
Women's Black Tights & Hosiery - Macy's
The other option is wearing a black dress underneath that blazer if you want to go fancier!
Women's Black Dresses - Macy's
Knee length (for the dress), Thigh high (for the shorts/skirt with tights)
Women's Knee High Boots - Macy's
With the blazer being your focal point, go simple with your earrings! A simple stud earring will add to the outfit! (Unless you like more bling, if you do go for a bigger chandelier earring!!)
Women Stud Earrings - Macy's
Edgy Elegance
If you want an edgier outfit go for a leather pencil skirt and add a silver shimmery blouse, pair with ankle boots and a red lip! (Could also do leather pants if you don't love skirts!!)
Leather skirts will give you the same edge as a jacket would but isn’t as expected so a fun twist!!
Women's Leather & Faux Leather Skirts - Macy's
If you don’t love skirts, the leather pants are a great alternative that will give the same effect but keep your legs warm!
Women's Leather & Faux Leather Pants - Macy's
Pair that leather bottom with a shimmery top to add the holiday flavor to your outfit!
Women's Silver Blouse Shirts & Tops - Macy's
Depending on how fancy you want your outfit to be, an ankle bootie would be a cute addition!
Women's Black Ankle Boots & Booties
Where your top will have a lot going on all you need is a simple set of earrings!
Teardrop Earrings - Macy's
Cozy Chic
Start off with a cream colored cable knit sweater, pair it with a tulle skirt in a soft pastel color.
Finish off the outfit with ballet flats and a delicate necklace!
A cream cable-knit sweater is a holiday fashion staple!
Women's Ivory/Cream Cable Knit Sweaters - Macy's
A tulle skirt would be a fun mix with the cable knit sweater! It adds some color where the sweater is cream.
Womens Tulle Skirt - Macy's
Ballet flats would be adorable with this outfit, and kind to your feet!
Sparkly Flats - Macy's
Where this outfit focuses on simplicity with some fun details, all you need jewelry wise is a simple necklace!
Women Necklaces: Pearl, Diamond, Gold, Layered & More - Macy's
Gilded Goddess
If you need something for a fancy party this would be a great option: a gold shiny dress with a thigh high slit, with metallic stilettos and very basic jewelry.
A gold shiny dress is the epitome of elegance (to me!!) it would work for any holiday or New Year’s party!
Women's Gold Dresses
A pair of stilettos help add the elegance to your outfit!
Metallic Heels - Macy's
Sophisticated Satin
A satin wrap dress paired with a pair of mules and dangling earrings. You could also add a duster if your a fan of the shorter under longer look!
A satin wrap dress in a festive color is a great way to look classy with out much effort!
Silk Wrap Dress - Macy's
A duster could be a good addition if you need to casual down the dress a little!
Duster Cardigan - Macy's
A pair of mules would be great for the more casual outfit. Or use some heels for the fancier outfit!
Women's Mule and Slides - Macy's
A pair of dangling (fancy) earrings would go well with this outfit!
Affordable Drop & Dangle Earrings | Kay Outlet
If you go for a dress with an interesting neckline you already don’t need anything else, but if you want a necklace do a simple one!
Simple Silver Necklace
Black Beauty
Get a cute, festive colored mini skirt pair it with a black turtleneck. Wear some rhinestone tights with ankle boots or some with knee/thigh boots! Just add a statement earring!
A festive colored (plaid or plain colored) mini skirt would add the festive into this outfit!
Women's Mini Skirts - Macy's
A black turtleneck is a classic, timeless piece that can easily be dressed up or down and warn with SOO many different things!
Womens Black Turtleneck - Macy's
Add some rhinestone tights to add some glamour to this outfit!
Rhinestone Fishnets
Booties will be great to show off your legs in those rhinestone tights!!
Women's Ankle Boots & Booties - Macy's
Just put in a pair of statement earrings and you’re good with jewelry! Nothing else needed.
Rhinestone Hoop Earrings
Winter White
Pair a silky well fitted dress with a faux fur jacket. Depending on the length of dress you could do those cute heels that have the wrap around cords with them! Just add some dangly earrings (no necklace needed!)
Find yourself a dress that fits you perfectly! (Tailor it if you need to)
Women's Silk Dresses
Put one of these cute faux fur jackets over that silky dress to add some texture and interest to your outfit!
White Faux Fur Coat - Macy's
Sparkly silver shoes will help add a winter feel to your outfit! (Sparkly= Snow Effect)
Sparkly Silver Heels - Macy's
Do a pair of sparkly silver earrings, no necklace is needed! Anything sparkly will add a snowy feel to your outfit!
Bling Jewelry Earrings
These heels would be super cute too!!
Sparkly Heels - Macy's
Modern Red
Get a red jumpsuit (whichever style you prefer) Add some sparkly jewelry, black heels and a cute clutch and you're good to go in this outfit!!
Start with a red jumpsuit for the holiday flair!
Women's Red Jumpsuits & Rompers - Macy's
A black sparkly (statement shoe) would be super cute with the simplicity of the jumpsuit!
Sparkly Heels - Macy's
Depending on the neckline of the jumpsuit you could do a statement necklace with a pair of matching earrings!
Bling Jewelry Statement Necklaces - Macy's
Now, depending on your personal preference you can go simple or get a statement clutch!
Clutches & Evening Bags - Macy's
Classic Gentleman
If you’re going to a holiday party but aren’t sure of the dress code, going classic pieces will help! They are acceptable in every occasion!
A tailored navy suit, is a classic that you will wear over and over again. It will add that touch of class to that party you are going to!
Blue Suits - Blue, Navy Blue & Indigo Blue Men's Suits - Indochino
A white button down goes with a suit like peanut butter goes with jelly. Do long sleeves if you like your cuffs showing out from the jacket or short sleeved if you don’t care about that or get hot easily.
Men's White Casual Button Down Shirts - Macy's
A burgundy tie would add in that touch of festive colors without being too on the nose.
Burgundy Tie - Macy's
This suit would look great with grey or black polished leather shoes!
Men's Leather Dress Shoes - Macy's
Velvet Touch
Get yourself a velvet blazer in a festive color (red, green or blue). Pair the blazer with a pair of black trousers, a white button down and some loafers!
A velvet blazer is a great way to look festive, while still showing off that classic style!
Mens Velvet Blazer - Macy's
A white button down is the ultimate classic piece for a men’s wardrobe! It is extremely versatile and will make you look more put together with very little effort!
Men's White Casual Button Down Shirts - Macy's
Black trousers like the white button up are a part of that classics fashion category! Easy to mix and match and give you the professional clean look!
Men's Black Pants - Macy's
Now with this outfit, I’ve only suggested black and grey loafers because I think those look the best. But! As I always say, tweak it to your liking!
Mens Loafer Shoes - Macy's
Casual Cool
With this casual outfit, I’m keeping things extremely basic for you! A sweater in a festive color, a pair of cargo pants and a casual slip in shoe!
Grab yourself a festive colored sweater! Style doesn’t matter! Find one that you like!
Mens Sweaters in Mens Clothing | Green - Walmart.com
Cargo pants are the more casual version of chinos!! They’re (generally) very comfortable! The pockets give more detail and add interest to your outfit!
Mens Cargo Pants in Mens Pants - Walmart.com
A pair of nice slip ins would be a good fit for this casual outfit!
Men's Casual Slip On Shoes & More | Nunn Bush
Plaid Perfection
A plaid jacket is a fun addition to any wardrobe! Style it with a neutral colored chino, a Henley shirt and your favorite pair of casual shoes!
A plaid jacket is a fun addition to any wardrobe! Its addition of color and pattern add interest to your outfit and can be a focal point.
Men's Plaid Coats & Jackets - Macy's
The Henley shirt (in my opinion) is the perfect mix of casual and dressy! Depending on how you accessorize it and what you wear it with it can go either way! Try it out under your plaid jacket!
Men's Henley Shirts - Macy's
Get yourself a pair of chinos! Like the Henley shirt, chinos are super easy to dress up and down and are comfortable!
Mens Chinos and Khakis in Mens Pants - Walmart.com
This outfit would be a perfect time to wear your favorite casual shoe (I just used dcs as an example, use the casual shoes you like!)
DC - Zumiez
All Black Everything
An all black outfit is a great way to give yourself the appearance of being slimmer and taller! Try a black button up, black bomber jacket, black jeans and black boots!
A black button down shirt is very a great addition to your wardrobe! Just like a white button down it easily matches just about everything!
Men's Black Casual Button Down Shirts - Macy's
A black bomber jacket over the black button down top will give your outfit that little bit of edge!
Men's Bomber Jackets - Macy's
Wearing all of one color gives a slimming and elongating appearance. Adding black jeans (or slacks) will help achieve that look!
Men's Black Jeans & Denim Pants - Macy's
A pair of black boots fit in that classic category, there is very few things they do not match!
Men's Black Boots - Macy's
Winter Wonderland
Taking inspiration from the snowy winter weather, this outfit gives off winter vibes! A white blazer, pale blue shirt, gray pants and gray loafers!
Grab yourself a white blazer! White is a neutral and matches just about everything! So depending on how you style it you could wear it again!
Men's White Blazers & Sport Coats - Macy's
Pair that white blazer with a pale blue top! Style doesn’t matter ( button down or t shirt) whatever your preference and how casual or fancy you are trying to be!
Blue Shirt - Walmart
Pair the white blazer and blue top with a pair of gray pants!
Men's Gray Wool & Blend Pants - Macy's
Pair this outfit with a pair of gray loafers or slip ons!
Men's Gray Loafers & Drivers - Macy's
Festive Layering
If you’re going to a party and are unsure of how to dress, this outfit is a great mix of elegance and basics! A burgundy sweater, with a collared top under it, a neutral pant and a pair of Oxfords!
A burgundy colored sweater will give you a festive look, would be perfect if you aren’t a fan of the bright red!
Men's Red Sweaters - Macy's
If you like a good button down, you could wear one under the burgundy sweater! It will give your outfit a professional upgrade!
Mens Casual Button Down Shirts in Mens Shirts - Walmart.com
Where your sweater is a bolder color let it be your focal point! Find a more neutral colored pant!
Mens Dress Pants in Mens Pants - Walmart.com
A nice Oxford is a great way to add some elegance to your outfit!
Men's Oxford & Derby Shoes - Macy's
Subtle Sparkle
A little bit of sparkle is a fun way to add that tiny bit of festive touch! Find a blazer, a turtleneck, a dark wash of jeans and a pair of loafers to be fancy, without being overly dressed up!
A blazer with some sparkle is always a fun addition, and very appropriate for any holiday party!
Men's Black Blazers & Sport Coats - Macy's
Color isn’t really a factor with a turtleneck under the blazer, you could do any color as long as your blazer is a neutral color (black, grey, white, navy)
Men's Turtleneck Sweaters - Macy's
A dark washed jean gives off a sleek, clean vibe!
Dark Wash Jeans - Walmart
A loafer would help your outfit stay on the fancier side!
Men's Loafers & Drivers - Macy's
Rustic Charm
A rustic look is the perfect opportunity to mix casual and fancy together and have some fun with it! A plaid button down, with either a denim or leather jacket, chinos or jeans and boots or “skater” shoes!
A plaid shirt is a fall/winter staple year after year! (The color scheme really determines if it’s fall or winter)
Men's Plaid & Flannel Shirts - Macy's
Another classic piece! This denim jacket could be worn year round though! Throw this over the plaid button up!
Men's Jean & Denim Jackets - Macy's
I will never not suggest chinos!! They are comfortable to wear and give a “dressed up” vibe, all while you didn’t have to try hard!!
Men's Chinos & Khakis - Macy's
Find a good neutral colored boot! They will go with more in your wardrobe then you think!!
Men's Boots - Macy's
If you’re not a denim jacket guy, a leather jacket is a perfect alternative here! Still a classic piece but adds some edge to your outfit!
Men's Leather & Faux Leather Jackets - Macy's
The MOST important thing with any pair of jeans, make sure they fit you well!! If you can’t find any (a universal issue depending on your body type, I feel your pain) find a tailor in your area to adjust them for you!
Men's Jeans - Buckle
This outfit is a perfect opportunity to show off those “skater” shoes!! Try a pair of globes or dcs!!
Zumiez
Snowy Sophistication
A few options here for you to go casual or a little more fancy with a cable knit sweater, flannel trousers or jeans, and fancy shoes or casual ones!
A white cable knit sweater will help keep you warm but still give off a dressed up vibe.
Men's Cable Knit Sweaters - Macy's
You could obviously do just about any color of pants you would like! I’m just suggesting grey here. Trousers will help add to the dressed up look.
Men's Flannel Pants - Macy's
These would be great if you are going for the fancier look!
Mens Brown Brogue Shoes
If you want to go more casual, try a pair of jeans that fit you well. Color/wash isn’t a big deal here, you could do just about any with the white sweater.
Men's Jeans & Denim Pants - Macy's
A casual outfit calls for a casual shoe! These hey dudes would work well if you are opting for jeans not trousers!
Hey Dude - Shop All Men's Shoes - Macy's