Holiday Time

20 Glam Holiday Party Outfit Ideas

Whether you’re throwing a holiday party or attending one, dressing up in festive attire will help you get into the Christmas spirit.  If you need a little inspiration for what to wear, here are 22 glam holiday party outfit ideas to celebrate in style!

1.  Velvet Top

Holiday Party Oufit l Black Velvet Scalloped Top and plaid pants l styled by Fabulous After 40

The one fabric everyone associates Christmas with is Velvet. Even Santa’s red suit is made of luxurious fabric, making anything Velvet the perfect party piece. This pretty scalloped top, paired with plaid pants, makes a lovely Christmas party outfit. Dress it up with metallic shoes for a special holiday evening.

2. Sequin Shift

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Sparkle like the Christmas tree in a sequin holiday party dress. This shift style is comfortable to wear (especially if you feel you have a bit of a midlife crisis) and can be worn for years.

3.  Satin Blouse

Holiday Party Outfit | Red-Satin-Top,| styled by Fabulous After 40Some holiday parties are very casual, so if you want to wear jeans but still look festive, a pretty satin top is perfect to wear on top. This cowl-neck style is particularly pretty and gorgeous in this Christmas red.

4.   Brocade Pants

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Next to velvet, Brocade is a popular holiday fabric, and this time of year, you’ll see all kinds of rich brocade holiday pants that look great with a silky blouse or a crisp shirt.

5.  Lace Pants

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Lace pants are another popular choice for holiday party attire. These look fab with plaid shoes and a metal clutch.

6.  Sweaterdress

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Christmas is a cozy time of year, and the most comfortable holiday party look is a cute sweater dress, especially if you can find one in red.

7.  Velvet Dress

We discussed Velvet and pits with pretty bell sleeves. This dress has both! This classic holiday party dress is elegant and modern, with a style that suits nearly anyone.

8.  Winter White Look

Winter white is a gorgeous holiday party look, especially if you live in warmer weather. I love white combined with taupes and shades of gold. It’s vibrant and magical around the Christmas tree.

9.  Sexy Heels

Holiday party outfit l satin halter top, black pants, high heels l styled by Fabulous After 40

Holiday party time calls for some sexy heels. Go a little higher, and don’t be afraid to incorporate some cool details, such as buckles, sparkles, or shoes with bling.

10.  A Cozy Wrap

Holiday Party Outftit l Fur-Wrap-Black-Pants l styled byFabulous After 40

A snuggly wrap with faux fur trim can look super glam at holiday time and make something as simple as black pants and a black top look like a million bucks.

11.   Palazzo Pants

Wide, flowy black palazzo pants are always chic for cocktail parties. Pair it with a silver top and accessories, and you are ready for some holiday cheer.

12.  Sequin Skirt

Holiday-party-Outfit | Sequin skirt, Red-Satin-Tie-Blouse | styled by Fabulous After 40

Sequin pencil skirts are all the rage and look fabulous by the fire, worn with a pretty shirt on top.

 

13.  Metallic Pants

Holiday Party Outfit l Metallic pants with black lace top l styled by Fabulous After 40

If you are bold enough, metallic pants are a real head turner this time of year. Wear them with a lacy blacktop for a sophisticated, stylish look.

14.   Lace Top

Holiday Party Outfit l Black Velvet Pants, red lace top l styled by Fabulous After 40

Everything is lovelier with lace, especially around December 25th. This gorgeous burgundy lace top is all you need to jazz up a pair of black dress pants.

15.   Bow Blouse

Holiday Party Outfit l Black lace pants with white bow tie blouse and jacket l styled by Fabulous After 40

For office holiday parties that happen right after work, all you need to do is switch out your shoes, earrings, and bag for the ones below to achieve an easy after-five work look.

16.  Velvet Pants

Holiday-Party Outfit |Red Velvet jeans, lace top | styled by Fabulous After 40Velvet jeans are perfect when you want to look casual, but still feel dressed up. Pair red velvet jeans with a black lacy top and pretty embellished flats.

17.  Glam Accessories

Party-ready means it’s time to pile on the accessories. Go for the gold or the silver and turn up the shine with some extraordinary accessories.

18.  Festive Stripes

Candy cane stripes will put a smile on your face this time of year. This cute top is an excellent example of a holiday versatile top that you can dress up or down.

19.  Silky Wrap Blouse

Holiday-Party-Outfit-l-Red-Satin-Wrap Blouse-black-pants-A wrap style is always flattering, nd especially at Christmas, as if you wear one made from a silky material in festive colors.

20. Lace Crochet Top

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Lace and crochet are timeless, like Christmas, and make for a pretty, feminine top to wear with black velvet jeans.

And there you have it…21 Festive holiday party outfits that are easy to wear and easy to copy! Have I given you some good ideas? Want to see more? Check out this other inspiring line-up of Holiday party looks.

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Deborah Boland

Deborah, a former Fashion & Lifestyle TV host and Image Consultant, understands the style challenges women face in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. As the founder of Fabulous After 40, she helps women tweak their chic and embrace fashion with confidence—so they always look and feel amazing.

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