With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to start planning your party outfits. This year, let’s think beyond the usual ugly sweater and plan something more stylish. Out of ideas? I have 17+ stylish Christmas party outfit ideas to inspire you.
17+ Stylish Christmas Party Outfit Ideas That Go Way Beyond Ugly Sweaters
1. Sequin Pants and Off-the-Shoulder Top
This outfit is gorgeous, and it’s petite-friendly, too. You’ll be the center of attention with these eye-catching sequin pants.
Pair them with a fitted, white off-the-shoulder top and silver pumps.
Need something a little dressier? Try a sequin skirt instead and wear it with a red blazer or burgundy satin top.
2. Green Skirt and Black Top
Here’s an outfit that’s perfect for a corporate party. It’s slimming and beautifully put together. Start with a dark green skirt, and pair it with a long-sleeve fitted black top.
A pair of thigh-high black boots will really tie this look together. Some diamond earrings and a leopard print clutch will add some color and interest.
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3. The Classic Red Dress
If you’re looking for traditional Christmas party outfit ideas, you can’t go wrong with a red dress. This one has a strapless design with an open back.
Paired with some statement earrings and red lipstick, this look is one that will turn heads at your next party.
If you’re not a fan of red, you can go with a classic black variation or even a rich, dark green dress.
Wear your hair down with that old Hollywood wave to make your look even more glamorous.
4. Gold Metallic and Sequin
Here’s a cute and stylish outfit that will work for just about any party, even a more formal one. Start with a pair of gold metallic pants and wear them with a gold sequin top and gladiator sandals.
You may need to wear a white tank underneath (the top is see-through).
If it’s too cold for open-toe sandals, wear a pair of nude heels instead. They’ll pair well with the outfit without being over the top.
To make this look more casual, wear your hair down and add some beachy waves. For something more formal, go with an updo.
5. Red Plaid with a Flowy Black Skirt
This outfit is a little more formal and traditional for the holidays. The button-down plaid top makes the outfit more festive. Try folding up your sleeves for a preppier look and to show off your jewelry.
Wear a long, flowy, pleated black skirt with a belt to tie the look together. You can wear just about any kind of black shoe you like, even combat boots if you want to make this less formal.
Silver jewelry will pair well with this look, but don’t overdo it. The top is already busy, so keep it simple.
6. Fancy Black and Red Look
Attending a more formal party? This look is perfect. The red midi skirt is gorgeous and complements the long-sleeve turtleneck top. Complete the look with a black bag and black heels.
You could also do a green skirt, or switch things around so that your top is colored and your skirt is black.
7. Black and Glittering Gold
This outfit is perfect for a holiday party or even New Year’s. It’s glittery, it’s flirty and it’s such a fun look.
Most of this outfit is simple: black tights, black heels and a black long-sleeved top. The gold glittery skirt adds a pop of color and glamor. Curl your hair, wear some red lipstick and bring along a black purse to keep this look festive.
8. Red Sequin Dress
If you need fancy Christmas party outfit ideas, this dress is perfect. You can find it on Amazon, and it comes in a variety of colors: red, black, champagne, Emerald green, gold, navy blue and more.
The mermaid silhouette looks gorgeous on so many different body types, and the price is unbeatable (under $100).
You can wear this dress with whatever shoes you prefer: classic heels, boots, or even flats. The length will hide your feet, so you can stay comfortable without dressing down.
Pair this dress with simple accessories or minimalistic jewelry, as the sequins will draw enough attention.
9. Christmas Sweater and Glittery Skirt
Want something more casual but not too casual? This outfit pairs a Christmas sweater, like the Tipsy Elves tree sweater or this cute Gremlins holiday sweater, with a black sequin skirt.
Add some black tights and knee-high boots, and you have a fun holiday look you can wear to any type of party.
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10. Glimmery Sweater and Heels
Here’s a look you can dress up or down based on your shoes. Pair black leather leggings with a glittery sweater, dangly earrings and a pair of open-toed sandals for a dressier look.
If you want to keep it more casual, you can wear boots or flats.
11. Green Satin Elf
Black knee high boots make this list a lot, and you’ll find many options throughout it. But these boots work well. What really makes this casual outfit that makes her look like an elf is the hunter green, satin mini dress.
12. Festive Red Christmas Dress
It’s all about being festive this year, and this is one dress that checks all of the boxes. You’ll start putting this outfit together with the red sweater dress. I really like this chunky knit one, and it goes well with:
- Black belt wrapped around your midsection
- Black knee high boots (I love these)
- A plaid scarf with different shades of red
- Black purse of your preference
13. Christmas or NYE Outfit
One of the easiest Christmas party outfit ideas on the list, yet still a classic. This outfit features a green fuzzy top. Knit is a great option for this idea, but a lot of people are sensitive to knits, depending on the material used.
For the pants, that’s going to be tricky.
Black sequin pants are the go-to option here and are a versatile part of any wardrobe. You’ll notice her amazing earrings, but you’re on your own with finding these ones. Amazon does have a few options, like this one, which is fashion jewelry but will work perfectly for the occasion.
14. Brightening Up the Party
Become this year’s most festive guest at the party with a literal Christmas light dress, without all of the fancy LED light attire popping up on Amazon. You’ll want to start with the adorable red bow in your hair.
You’ll then put on your dress, which this one or this one on Amazon is very similar.
For your footwear, the person in this Pin chose black knee high winter boots. If this style of boots isn’t something you would normally wear, swap them out for some other black footwear.
15. Festive Christmas Brunch
For this idea, there are options for both men and women. I like how the two are wearing very similar plaid tops. She chose a toned-down red, almost pink, for her outfit, and this one is a great option.
For the rest of the outfit, it’s pretty simple:
- He’s wearing a suit jacket over his plaid shirt and basic blue jeans. Dress shoes complete the look that is part casual and party dressy.
- She’s wearing a puffy skirt and heels.
If you don’t have a partner, don’t worry, this is still an amazing outfit for him and her.
16. Influencer-style Christmas
Don’t you just love this outfit? It’s chic and casual at the same time and will be perfect for any Christmas party that you go to this year. We’ll break this outfit down into four main parts that all go well together:
- Brown knee high boots
- Plaid skirt
- White long-sleeve top
You can wear any purse you like with this outfit to make it work. Since you’re wearing a skirt, this outfit is best when it’s not utterly cold out yet, or you plan to go straight from your car into the party.
Stockings can add a bit of warmth if you plan on doing a bit of walking to get to your party.
17. Mrs. Clause Inspired
I know that of all of the Christmas party outfit ideas, this one requires you to be going somewhere fancy. Don’t show up at a casual party with this outfit unless you want to stand out.
You’ll need to find the dress, which, while I have a few options available, they’re not exact matches by any means:
Add your own green socks with white stripes and heels to complete the look.
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18. Deck the Halls
Okay, this idea has a sweater, but it’s not ugly. For this outfit, you’ll need quite a few pieces to put it all together:
- I’m not 100% sure what winter beanie she has on, but something like this or this works very well.
- Black leather pants and white knee high boots will keep you warm and add to the overall look of the outfit.
- A red sweater with reindeer on it will also work well. If you don’t like the one in the first link, here’s another alternative that is absolutely adorable.
You can add any purse to this outfit and it will look great.
PS. If you like painting your nails, this is the outfit to do it in. Red or a combination of red and green nails go great with this one.
