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5 Holiday Party Outfits Guaranteed to Dazzle

‘Tis the season for holiday parties! No matter which holidays you celebrate, chances are there are lots of fun festivities to attend. We’ve compiled an assortment of outfits that will work at any party you decide to grace with your presence. All of these outfits have one thing in common: how stylish and fabulous they’ll make you look! Read on to find some style inspiration for your upcoming holiday get-togethers.

1. Pretty in peplum



 


Uniqlo tight
uniqlo.com

 

 


 


A peplum top with some cheerful embellishments is a great pick for holiday parties this year.

Caroline Muse, a sophomore at Bucknell University, says, “I love wearing [peplums] because they’re flattering, especially after eating a lot of Christmas cookies!” A peplum is perfect for concealing that food baby you get from eating lots of holiday sweets.

Pair your peplum dress with black tights and heels that have embellishments that match your dress. Why not polish off the look with statement earrings? This is a great outfit for holiday festivities at your internship or job’s holiday party.

2. Fun and flirty in velvet



River Island party crop top
$35 – riverisland.com

 

 


 


Black pantyhose
modcloth.com

 

 


There’s no better way to wear a tried-and-true holiday texture like velvet than to incorporate it into a fresh and trendy item like a skater skirt. What can sometimes be interpreted as a frumpy fabric can be made young when worn with the right pieces. Adding a structured crop top in a festive color like green, garnet or silver is a surefire way to make this outfit both fresh and fitting for a holiday party. Add a pair of tights and some gorgeous lace booties, and you and your outfit will be a hit at the holiday party your friends from home are having!

3. Splash of sequins



Sheer top
piperlime.gap.com

 

 


Slim fit pants
karmaloop.com

 

 


 


Kate Spade brown purse
revolveclothing.com

 

If you want to get glammed up for your upcoming holiday party, sequin pants are the perfect way for you to look dressy and feel comfortable at the same time.

Pair your statement pants with a white blouse and black pumps; you want to keep it simple so there’s not too much going on in your look. Finally, bring a corresponding clutch as an awesome accessory. This is a great look for you glam collegiettes who love to make a statement in an unexpected way.

4. Ugly sweater, cute outfit



Red top
target.com

 

 


Everleigh vintage pencil skirt
$57 – nordstrom.com

 

 


High heel shoes
threadsence.com

 

 


Going to an ugly Christmas sweater party? The rest of your outfit doesn’t have to be unstylish! Pair your sweater with a ladylike lace pencil skirt. Heels are a must, as they elongate your body and will make the fitted-skirt-and-sweater combo look totally chic. Add some chunky bangles, and your outfit for this funny holiday party will be complete!

5. Get glam



Humble Chic white dress
humblechic.com

 

 


 


Bib necklace
modcloth.com

 

Have a fancy holiday party to attend or just want to go full glam this year? Then a show-stopping holiday dress is the outfit for you! Go with a shift or A-line dress and save the sequined bodycon dresses for New Year’s Eve. Find a cute pair of heels that work with your dress (make sure they don’t clash!) and accessorize with a statement necklace. With this glam outfit, you’ll outshine everyone at the party!



No matter what kind of party you’re going to, we’ve got you covered. With these outfits, you’ll be more than ready to wow everyone at your next holiday soiree!

Bailey is a Contributing Writer for Her Campus and a member of Boston University's class of 2017 with an intended major of Magazine Journalism. At Boston University, she is the events coordinator at BU's chapter of Ed2010 and the events coordinator for Lord & Taylor's Trendsetter program. In her free time, Bailey can be found eating frozen yogurt with her friends or getting sucked into yet another Netflix series. Be sure to follow Bailey on Instagram and Twitter at @bclem412.
Hello! My name is Vikki Burnett, and I am a graphic design intern at Her Campus. I am a graduate of the New England School of Art and Design at Suffolk University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic design. Aside from designing for Her Campus, I enjoy horseback riding, painting, hiking, playing guitar, and performing in historical reenactments on horseback.