Popsugar Fashion Street Style 12 Holiday Party Outfit Ideas For Your Little Black Dress 12 Ways to Make Your Little Black Dress More Interesting For the Holiday Party 23 November 2021 by Sarah Wasilak Image Source: Sharon López As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. They call a little black dress classic for a reason — it truly transcends time, trends, and seasons. But especially right now, when we could all use an excuse to pack on a little extra glamour, you should allow it to be the foundation of your look, rather than the entirety. We're here to provide you with holiday party outfit ideas that start simple and are easy to wear, but look a little more involved. Whether you layer a vest, oversize blazer, or sequinned cardigan over your LBD or accessorise it proudly with a thick belt or statement earrings, you're going to turn heads as one of the most sophisticated guests in the room. Scroll for some simple tricks and shop inspired pieces in case you're excited to revamp your closet with a fresh silhouette or two. From the peasant midi to the fringed-finished hem, there's definitely a style here you don't own yet. Black Blazer Dress Image Source: Sharon López Style an oversize blazer as a dress complete with an ornate choker necklace and a mid-rise heeled leather boot. ASOS Design Curve Fallen Shoulder Wrap Shirt Minidress Image Source: asos.com ASOS Design Curve Fallen Shoulder Wrap Shirt Minidress in Black ($50) ASOS Design Curve Fallen Shoulder Wrap Shirt Minidress in Black $50 from asos.com Buy Now Black Victorian Dress Image Source: Sharon López Cinch a modest, high-neck number at the bodice with a figure defining vest. Selva Negra Bianca Dress Image Source: wearconsciously.co Selva Negra Bianca Dress (Negra Silk) ($130) Selva Negra Bianca Dress (Negra Silk) $130 from wearconsciously.co Buy Now Black Ruffled Dress Image Source: Getty / Daniel Zuchnik Play to the cuteness of a flouncy ruffle trim with a bow in your hair and wedges on your feet. COS Ruffled Maxi Dress Image Source: cosstores.com COS Ruffled Maxi Dress ($135) COS Ruffled Maxi Dress $135 from cosstores.com Buy Now Black Fringe Dress Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig A lace-up stiletto bootie helps attract the eye South, leading to the detail at your hemline without taking away from it. Jonathan Simkhai Madelyn Dress Image Source: Net-a-Porter Jonathan Simkhai Madelyn Fringed Cutout Satin Jacquard Dress ($845) Jonathan Simkhai Madelyn Fringed Cutout Satin Jacquard Dress $845 from net-a-porter.com Buy Now Black Pussy-Bow Dress Image Source: Sharon López Aim for sophistication with regal gold studs, a box bag, and slicked back hairstyle. RED Valentino Pussy-Bow Dress Image Source: farfetch.com RED Valentino Pussy-Bow Dress ($595) RED Valentino Pussy-Bow Dress $595 from farfetch.com Buy Now Black Silk Wrap Dress Image Source: Getty / Jeremy Moeller Simple is better. Work your dress with a go-to strappy sandal you're comfortable in and a statement earring. Mara Hoffman Agnella Dress Image Source: marahoffman.com Mara Hoffman Agnella Dress ($450) Mara Hoffman Agnella Dress $450 from marahoffman.com Buy Now Black Lace Dress Image Source: Getty / Valentina Frugiuele Leather and lace is where it's at. Try this foolproof combination with a midi dress that falls over the top of your knee-high boots. Self-Portrait Black Fine Corded Lace Tiered Midi Dress Image Source: self-portrait-studio.com Self-Portrait Black Fine Corded Lace Tiered Midi Dress ($365, originally $530) Self-Portrait Black Fine Corded Lace Tiered Midi Dress $365 from self-portrait-studio.com Buy Now Black Tube Dress Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig Your LBD instantly becomes fancy enough for the holiday party when you throw on a sequin duster and a pair of slingbacks. Even in a jersey fabric, allow it to be the foundation of your look. Naked Wardrobe Meant Tu-Be Dress Image Source: nordstrom.com Naked Wardrobe Meant Tu-Be Dress ($50) Naked Wardrobe Meant Tu-Be Dress $50 from nordstrom.com Buy Now Black Peasant Dress Image Source: Getty / Christian Vierig Opt for a silhouette that stops before the ankle so you can have a shoe moment with a pair of smart, strappy ballet flats. Sandro High Neck Ruffle Midi Dress Image Source: harrods.com Sandro High Neck Ruffle Midi Dress ($520) Sandro High Neck Ruffle Midi Dress $520 from harrods.com Buy Now Black Strapless A-Line Dress Image Source: Getty / Daniel Zuchnik Belt your look with a thick leather belt at the waist and play up the fluted hemline with a natural-toned mule. Norma Kamali Strapless Fishtail Dress Image Source: shopbop.com Norma Kamali Strapless Fishtail Dress ($195) Norma Kamali Strapless Fishtail Dress $195 from shopbop.com Buy Now Black Pouf-Sleeved Dress Image Source: Getty / Edward Berthelot A whimsical dress like this one can be pared back for a more casual event with a leather lug sole boot. Sea Patrizia Lace Midi Dress Image Source: shopbop.com Sea Patrizia Lace Midi Dress ($395) Sea Patrizia Lace Midi Dress $395 from shopbop.com Buy Now Black Ribbed Turtleneck Dress Image Source: Sharon López Style yours over sheer tights with a knee-high boot and professional blazer that comes to just the same length. Good American Plaited Rib Midi Dress Image Source: goodamerican.com Good American Plaited Rib Midi Dress ($149) Good American Plaited Rib Midi Dress $149 from goodamerican.com Buy Now Street StyleShoppingFashion ShoppingFashion InstagramsHoliday FashionWinter FashionStyle How-ToDressesWinterHoliday