And just like that, it's holiday party season—the festive grand finale of the year. And whether you're going to one party or 10, you may want to shop for some new fancier-than-usual things (that you can still wear post-party season, of course) and find some fancier-than-usual outfit ideas to wear with them. Luckily for us, the fashion girls of Instagram have been documenting their elegant holiday party outfits, and, boy, have I got some gems to show you.
Because not all holiday parties are created equal, some of the outfits I chose for this roundup are ultra fancy, while others are more casual. But the commonality among all of them is that they're festive and they're elegant. Elegance has been the through line of many trends (and outfit trends) this year, and that theme is likely to continue through party season. So let's do some outfit planning, shall we?
Scroll on for 13 excellent, elegant holiday party outfits to try last-minute and shop for pieces you may be missing.
Vest + Baggy Jeans + Pumps + Sparkly Earrings
This is the outfit I'll be wearing the most this season.
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Silver Sequin Dress + Silver Bag + Silver Shoes
This disco-ball look would be perfect for the fanciest of NYE parties.
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Oversize Sweater + Miniskirt + Heels
For more casual gatherings, a sweater, miniskirt, and heels are perfect.
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Fur Coat + Long Dress + Flats
Our editor Anna looks the picture of wintry elegance.
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Blazer + Metallic Dress + Boots
Stumped over what to wear to your office holiday party? Look no further.
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Tweed Jacket + Red Shirt + Miniskirt + Pumps
If the night calls for a fun gathering with friends, you can't go wrong with this outfit.
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Long Coat + Turtleneck + Hot Pants + Sheer Tights + Heels
Yes, hot pants can be elegant. Take a cue from Raeann and pair them with sheer tights and a long coat.
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Black Long-Sleeve Minidress + Sheer Tights + Platform Heels
You can't go wrong with an LBD and heels—especially if that LBD is made of a special fabric such as tweed or velvet.
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Sweater + Full Skirt + Red Bag
A full skirt is as elegant as it gets.
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Black Embellished Dress + Heels
If you want to look festive sans sparkles, choose something with a bow or rosette.
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Black Sweater + Silver Pants
Metallic pants are a great option for a festive house party.
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Embellished Skirt + Matching Sweater
In my opinion, dressing for the holiday season means making a statement. So why not express that with a metallic fringe skirt and a matching sweater?
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This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Wrap Blazer + Sequin Skirt
This holiday season, sequin skirts are set to rival Christmas lights in terms of sparkle and style. Fashion people from Paris to London have already been spotted wearing them with various outfits, including blazers and sweaters. This trend is expected to gain even more momentum as we ahead into 2025.
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