During the festive season, velvet, ruffles, and sparkly outfits are always welcome to the party. Whether you're heading to a formal dinner with family or friends, having a luxe night out to celebrate the new year, or need a velvet dress [1] for a Christmas soirée, we've curated 11 festive outfit ideas — courtesy of some of our favourite stylish celebs — for all your party season [2] events.
We're particularly keen on two-piece sets for the festive season, with metallic maxi dresses, and sparkling minidresses high up on our list. For texture, we're loving the drama of feather-trimmed pieces and voluminous ruffle details. Tailored oversized suits are a great choice for colder evenings, and don't knock a luxe knitwear set to keep you cosy and stylish while tucking away those hot toddies. If you fancy a smarter, more minimal look, then a white jumpsuit is a classic choice, and for slightly more of a statement, try black trousers with a statement white top. Keep reading for 11 festive outfits ideas that you'll want to wear all year round.
Christmas Party Outfit Ideas: Satin Two Piece Set
Megan Thee Stallion wears a red satin two piece set that's giving high fashion Mrs. Claus. Note the long sleeve crop top and full length skirt that keeps you a bit warmer in the evenings.
Christmas Party Outfit Ideas: Satin Two Piece Set
The buckle details on Mabel's cream satin two piece gives the impression she's wrapped up like a stylish gift. As it's a more casual fit, we'd wear this look on a luxe night out.
Christmas Party Outfit Ideas: Metallic Maxidress
Anya Taylor-Joy's metallic maxi dress is an unexpected way to complement the sparkling lights of the festive season. This dress would work well for a formal occasion or a festive dinner party with family or friends.
Christmas Party Outfit Ideas: Metallic Maxidress
Laura Whitmore's metallic gown is so striking, and reminds us of luxe lamé décor. A metallic maxidress is a great choice for more formal festive events like a philharmonic or the ballet.
Christmas Party Outfit Ideas: Feather-Trimmed Dress
It would be difficult to choose one woman on this list as best dressed, but Mj Rodriguez's feather-trimmed minidress is a firm favourite. The length of the minidress is fun, but it has a casual vibe because of the relaxed fit. The sparkle fabric is decidedly festive, and the feather cuffs just add that extra bit of glamour. This is a great outfit for a New Year's party, luxe dinner date, or festive soirée.
Christmas Party Outfit Ideas: Feather-Trimmed Dress
We certainly have a thing for '20-inspired feathers this party season. Yomi Adegoke's one-shoulder gown is so elegant, but the fluffy hemline adds playfulness to the look. Blue might not be what immediately comes to mind when we think "festive", but sometimes it's nice to bring something a bit unexpected to the party — outside of the classic colours of red, green, cream, and metallics.
Christmas Party Outfit Ideas: Ruffle Minidress
Maya Jama's white ruffle bardot minidress is a fun and sexy fit for New Year's parties. Although it's mini length, the crisp satin fabric keeps it looking elevated.
Christmas Party Outfit Ideas: Ruffle Minidress
Lizzo [3]'s one-shoulder ruffle minidress is fun, and it instantly gets us in a party mood. Try this look for a night out dancing because the layered design is great for movement.
Christmas Party Outfit Ideas: Glitter Minidress
If you're feeling confident, take a note from Dua Lipa and pair a pink glitter minidress with some butterfly accessories for a Y2K-inspired outfit.
Christmas Party Outfit Ideas: Glitter Minidress
Maya Jama also cosigns on a glitter minidress for a fun night out. For your New Year's outfit, complement a glitter minidress with neon shoes and hoop earrings like Jama.
Christmas Party Outfit Ideas: Knitted Two-Piece Set
You don't have to sacrifice comfort for your big nights out during the festive season. Amelia Dimoldenberg shows how evening knitwear has recently been reimagined thanks to British designers like KNLWS.
Christmas Party Outfit Ideas: Knitted Two-Piece Set
Clara Amfo's festive green knitted Self Portrait two piece is so cosy, while also being perfect for a party, dinner, or date.
Christmas Party Outfit Ideas: Oversized Suit
For a more chilled approach, try a suit. Jourdan Dunn's snow white, oversized suit is made even cooler with the elastic waistband and trainers.
Christmas Party Outfit Ideas: Oversized Suit
Little Simz is an aficionado when it comes to suits. Her relaxed pistachio suit is a great medium fit between a tailored, slim fit suit, and Jourdan Dunn's ovesized look.
Christmas Party Outfit Ideas: Silver Dress
A shimmering slip dress is the little black dress of festive outfits. Kathryn Newton styles her look for the evening with classic, black pointed-toe heels, and leaves the necklace at home.
Christmas Party Outfit Ideas: Silver Dress
Naomi Harris complements her silver fringe dress with matching heels and clutch, but balances the sparkle with minimal jewellery.
Christmas Party Outfit Ideas: White Jumpsuit
Molly-Mae Hague's signature style is minimal and tailored. But instead of going with monochrome accessories, she adds a touch of colour to her white jumpsuit with a cobalt necklace and clutch.
Christmas Party Outfit Ideas: White Jumpsuit
A white jumpsuit is a classic choice for a black-tie event. Like Hague, Balinska balances her white one-piece with an up-do hairstyle and white shoes.
Christmas Party Outfit Ideas: Satin Slip Dress
You can never go wrong with a red slip dress, and Adele White styles hers like a pro with gold earrings, gold heels, and a black purse.
Christmas Party Outfit Ideas: Satin Slip Dress
Like the buttoned details on White's dress, Vick Hope wears a slip dress with ruching along the bust that makes the look a bit more memorable.
Christmas Party Outfit Ideas: Statement Top and Black Trousers
For an avant-garde outfit, we're taking note from Emma Watson [4] who pairs her eclectic white Harris Reed blouse with smart black trousers.
Christmas Party Outfit Ideas: Statement Top and Black Trousers
AJ Odudu also loves this styling trick, and wears a formal pair of black trousers with a festive white top.