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How to Wear the Biggest Fashion Trends For the Holidays

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'Tis the season to embrace the power of a transformative party look and spend time with friends and loved ones. We're rediscovering the joy of dressing up as we fill our evening wardrobe with vivid hues, prints, and textures. Whether you have a jam-packed social calendar or you're looking to dress up for yourself, we've compiled a list of trends you need to have on your radar.

From feather-trimmed minidresses to slinky corset midis, designers have really upped the ante this season, creating head-turning pieces that are guaranteed conversation starters. Read on to shop the lineup of the best holiday fashion trends, and find out how you can incorporate them into your year-round looks (because we always want our clothes to work hard for us). This is holiday reinvented.

  • Feather Action
  • Embellished Pumps
  • Elevated Minidresses
  • The Corset Comeback

1. Feather Action

You'll notice feathered pieces everywhere this season, and it's because they pack a lot of glamour and will instantly elevate any ensemble. Whether it's a feathered minidress tucked under a blazer or a feather-trimmed coat worn on its own, these styles will be sure to get you noticed.

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2. Style a Feathered-Sleeve Sweater Under a Puffer Vest

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3. Finish Off Your Ensemble With a Feathered Bag

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4. Enliven Any Top With Some Feather Trims

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5. Make Your Pants More Fun With Feathered Hems

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6. Wear a Feather Dress on Its Own or Over a Top as a Coat

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7. Nasty Gal Feather Hem Double Breasted Blazer Dress

Nasty Gal Feather Hem Double Breasted Blazer Dress ($80, originally $199)

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Nasty Gal Feather Hem Double Breasted Blazer Dress
$80
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8. Likely Marullo Dress

Likely Marullo Dress ($298)

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Likely Marullo Dress
$298
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9. David's Bridal Strapless Crepe Feather Trim Mini Dress

David's Bridal Strapless Crepe Feather Trim Mini Dress ($120, originally $170)

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David's Bridal Strapless Crepe Feather Trim Mini Dress
$120
from davidsbridal.com
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10. Oséree Lumiere Plumage Short Dress

Oséree Lumiere Plumage Short Dress ($460)

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Oséree Lumiere Plumage Short Dress
$460
from shopbop.com
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11. Cult Gaiai Jaslene Dress

Cult Gaiai Jaslene Dress ($428)

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Cult Gaiai Jaslene Dress
$428
from cultgaia.com
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12. Andreeva Vanilla Mint Jacquard Coat

Andreeva Vanilla Mint Jacquard Coat ($350, originally $875)

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Andreeva Vanilla Mint Jacquard Coat
$350
from verishop.com
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13. Vanina L'Oiseau Rebelle Handbag

Vanina L'Oiseau Rebelle Handbag ($300)

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Vanina L'Oiseau Rebelle Handbag
$300
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14. Daily Sleeper Party Pajamas Set

Daily Sleeper Party Pajamas Set ($290)

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Daily Sleeper Party Pajamas Set
$290
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15. Embellished Sandals

Jewellery embellishments are still going strong this year, and we have brands like Area, Mach & Mach, and Amina Muaddi to thank for it. No one can deny how irresistibly chic a crystal-encrusted pair of pumps looks.

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16. Pair Your Heels With a Blazer and Jeans For a Semidressy Look

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17. Dial Up the Glam With a Standout Pair of Embellished Heels

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18. Yes, Even Your Biker Shorts Can Use Some Amping Up

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19. Match Your Sandals to Your 2-Piece Suit For a Striking Monochrome Moment

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20. Schutz Rowenah Sandals

Schutz Rowenah Sandals ($148)

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Schutz Rowenah Sandals
$148
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21. Good American Cinderella Jeweled Pumps

Good American Cinderella Jeweled Pumps ($195)

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Good American Cinderella Jeweled Pumps
$195
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22. Schutz Nellina Sandals

Schutz Nellina Sandals ($128)

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Schutz Nellina Sandals
$128
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23. Badgley Mischka Marci Ankle Strap Sandals

Badgley Mischka Marci Ankle Strap Sandals ($215)

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Badgley Mischka Marci Ankle Strap Sandals
$215
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24. Schutz Tishara Pumps

Schutz Tishara Pumps ($128)

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Schutz Tishara Pumps
$128
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25. Mach & Mach Diamond of Elizabeth High Heels

Mach & Mach Diamond of Elizabeth High Heels ($1,030)

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Mach & Mach Diamond of Elizabeth High Heels
$1,030
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26. Schutz Ariellen Sandals

Schutz Ariellen Sandals ($118)

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Schutz Ariellen Sandals
$118
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27. Elevated Minidresses

We're witnessing the return of the minidress for party season, and this time, it's even more dazzling. From chain-strap styles to lustrous satin designs, there is a minidress for everyone and endless styling possibilities.

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28. Layer Your Mini Over a Button-Down Shirt, and Finish With a Puffer Coat

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29. Pair Your Mini With a Long Coat For Added Flair

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30. Wear Your Minidress With Tall Boots to Dial Up the Edge

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31. Aidan by Aidan Mattox Crepe Sheath Dress

Aidan by Aidan Mattox Crepe Sheath Dress ($275)

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Aidan by Aidan Mattox Crepe Sheath Dress
$275
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32. For Love & Lemons Kiara Mini Dress

For Love & Lemons Kiara Mini Dress ($198)

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For Love & Lemons Kiara Mini Dress
$198
from forloveandlemons.com
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33. Meshki Minu Chain Strap Mini Dress

Meshki Minu Chain Strap Mini Dress ($79)

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Meshki Minu Chain Strap Mini Dress
$79
from meshki.us
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34. For Love & Lemons

For sexy, compliment-worthy evening dresses, begin your search with For Love & Lemons. Influencers and celebrities alike can't get enough of its pieces, which is why we turn to it season after season to find something that'll turn heads at holiday parties.

For Love & Lemons Gabrielle Mini Dress ($198)

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For Love & Lemons Gabrielle Mini Dress
$198
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35. Jonathan Simkhai Jeslyn Vegan Leather Bandeau Mini Dress

Jonathan Simkhai Jeslyn Vegan Leather Bandeau Mini Dress ($395)

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Jonathan Simkhai Jeslyn Vegan Leather Bandeau Mini Dress
$395
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36. Alice + Olivia Katrice Mini Dress

Alice + Olivia Katrice Mini Dress ($440)

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Alice + Olivia Katrice Mini Dress
$440
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37. Sister Jane Heather Sequin Tweed Dress

Sister Jane Heather Sequin Tweed Dress ($228)

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Sister Jane Heather Sequin Tweed Dress
$228
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38. Aqua Colour Block Tie Wrap Mini Dress

Aqua Colour Block Tie Wrap Mini Dress ($78)

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Aqua Colour Block Tie Wrap Mini Dress
$78
from bloomingdales.com
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39. Nasty Gal Cross Back Satin Mini Slip Dress

Nasty Gal Cross Back Satin Mini Slip Dress ($24, originally $59)

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Nasty Gal Cross Back Satin Mini Slip Dress
$24
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40. Aqua Halter Dress

Aqua Halter Dress ($44, originally $88)

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Aqua Halter Dress
$44
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41. Open Edit Sequin Deep V-Neck Long Sleeve Minidress

Open Edit Sequin Deep V-Neck Long Sleeve Minidress ($99)

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Open Edit Sequin Deep V-Neck Long Sleeve Minidress
$99
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42. Area Crystal Bow T-Shirt Dress

Area Crystal Bow T-Shirt Dress ($580)

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Area Crystal Bow T-Shirt Dress
$580
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43. Macgraw Sorbet Pink Dress

Macgraw Sorbet Pink Dress ($239, originally $795)

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Macgraw Sorbet Pink Dress
$239
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44. The Corset Comeback

The corset is back in style, and we're honestly not complaining. This season's new iterations pack plenty of sex appeal and are guaranteed to elevate any date-night ensemble.

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45. Wear Your Corset Top With a Midi Skirt to Play With Dimensions

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46. Pair Your Corset With a Blazer and a Midi For a Serious Yet Playful Look

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47. Wear Your Leather Corset Dress With a Leather Coat For a Standout Look

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48. Go For a Brown-on-Brown Moment by Pairing a Brown Corset Dress With a Brown Trench

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49. Wear Your Corset Over a Long-Sleeved Blouse For More Coverage

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50. House of CB Grazia Corset Midi Dress

House of CB Grazia Corset Midi Dress ($209)

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House of CB Grazia Corset Midi Dress
$209
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51. Hoiuse of CB Casimira Satin Corset Midi Dress

Hoiuse of CB Casimira Satin Corset Midi Dress ($209)

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Hoiuse of CB Casimira Satin Corset Midi Dress
$209
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52. House of CB Nathalia Satin Midi Dress

House of CB Nathalia Satin Midi Dress ($209)

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House of CB Nathalia Satin Midi Dress
$209
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53. Meshki Talisa Chain Strap Side Split Corset Midi Dress

Meshki Talisa Chain Strap Side Split Corset Midi Dress ($135)

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Meshki Talisa Chain Strap Side Split Corset Midi Dress
$135
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