Don’t overthink your holiday outfits too much this year. If you’re trying to figure out what, exactly, to wear to all of your parties and events this year and feel a bit stumped, I have plenty of ideas for you. I combed the Instagram accounts of stylish fashion girls to steal some of their genius outfit ideas and am bringing them to you here to copy for yourself. Here, you’ll find a healthy dose of fresh inspiration that will push you to think about what’s already sitting in your closet in a brand-new way.
Have an LBD? Good news: There are tons of cool ways to style one. Sparkling heels or sheet tights will instantly make yours feel ready for a holiday fête. Want to skip a dress and wear pants? There are cool ways to make them feel festive. Ahead, you’ll find your best new holiday outfit ideas. I’ve organized them by category so you can scroll down to see the coolest ways to style dresses, coats, skirts, and everything in between.
OUTFITS WITH A BLACK DRESS
You just can't go wrong with a black dress.
Can't get over this mini style.
Or this mini.
Add some crystal earrings.
OUTFITS WITH DRESSES
Go for something dramatic.
Anything shimmering instantly feels holiday-ready.
Same goes for metallics.
See, again with the metallics.
OUTFITS WITH COLOR
Time to get on board with slime green.
Purple is the jewel tone we'll be seeing a lot of over the holidays.
Another vote for purple.
OUTFITS WITH PANTS
A feather-embellished blazer and leather pants? Yes and yes.
A keyhole top was made for the holidays.
OUTFITS WITH RED
Sequins, sequins, sequins.
Red is the foolproof holiday color.
Really commit to the color.
OUTFITS WITH COATS
You can never go wrong with Chanel.
Plan your outfit around a leopard coat.
The coat does all of the heavy lifting here.
A fluffy coat plus a headband and crystals.
OUTFITS WITH SKIRTS
Now this is how to wear head-to-toe black.
Add a cute top to a slip skirt.
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