What to Wear To A Company Holiday Party: 7 Festive Ideas

Socializing with your boss on a Friday night, watching a co-worker get sloshed on eggnog, and wondering if anyone will notice you are double-dipping at the buffet can make company holiday parties stressful. But they can also be a lot of fun.

Knowing you look fabulous in the perfect Christmas party outfit can help ease your stress when wracking your brain trying to make small talk. Whether your work party is a large, formal affair, a small potluck office get-together, or something in between, here are a few ideas for what to wear to a company holiday party.

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What to Wear To A Company Holiday Party: 7 Festive Ideas

What is the dress code for a work holiday party?

Holiday parties call for you to “Dress Festive,” which means have a little fun and show your personality. Since it’s Christmas, it’s fine to wear a holiday color, some sparkle or shine, or something with a glam detail. The more relaxed or creative your workplace ( for example, tech or design),  the more leeway you have compared to someone working in a serious or traditional line of work such as finance or law.

Either way, keep your outfit classy and conservative. A company holiday party is a work event, and you want to look professional.

Another thing to consider when deciding what to wear is when the party is being held. Will it be at 4 p.m. around the water cooler or after 6 at an upscale restaurant or hotel? The time and location will be a factor in what you choose.

For a Business Holiday Party During Work Hours

If the party is daytime between 9-5, in the office or out for lunch, you might wear:

• Anything red or green
• Dark pants (or dressy jeans if permitted) and a satin shirt
• A sweater dress- in a jewel-tone holiday color is festive -I love this one!
• Luxurious separates like a velvet top or blazer
• classic looks with a touch of embellishment, like a cardigan with a small jeweled bow or ribbon
• An elegant top with ruffles or lace
• What you would normally wear to work but with slightly larger, more statement-making jewelry or dressier shoes

All these are office-appropriate if you are meeting clients, but they’re also festive.

For a Semi-Dressy or Dressy Holiday party after 6

Dressy -You could wear an

• Elegant, short cocktail dress – you can never go wrong with black
• Dressy jumpsuit
• Sequin skirt and Cashmere sweater
• Polished pieces with sparkle and shine
• Classy Leather pants (not leather jeans) and a silk blouse
• A dressy blouse/top with sheer sleeves
• Eyelash knit sweater and a satin skirt
• Beautiful modern print dress in the colors of the season
• Tall, sophisticated boots with a fine knit sweater dress
• Off-white pants or skirt and a gold or silver top

Company Work Party Outfit Ideas

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1. Satin Blouse, Flowy Wide Leg Pants

Some company holiday get-togethers involve a sit-down dinner at a fancy restaurant that calls for dressy attire. Striking the right note when the dress code is ‘Dressy’ can be challenging. You want to wear something more unique than every day without being too over-the-top. One of the most popular Christmas party looks is a pair of classy black pants worn with a silky blouse in festive colors.

This stunning hot pink satin blouse looks professional but party-ready paired with these gorgeous wide-leg pants. Sparkly party pumps make them festive.

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2. A Little Black Dress Never Fails

You can never go wrong with a little black dress for a cocktail party or a formal company holiday event. This sophisticated sheath with lovely lace sleeves is pretty, feminine, and classic.

Always remember that a work party is a work function, so err on the conservative side. Keep your look simple, classy, and chic with a few quality accessories like these gorgeous earrings and elegant ankle pumps.

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3. Wear a Glam Boss Suit

You can’t be more professional than a suit.  This one, with its sprinkle of gold, commands attention.

Look closely, and you will see fine, sparkly gold metallic threads running through the pants and jacket. Add a sequin top to celebrate in style.

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4.  White and Gold is a Chic Corporate Combo

If your company party is a formal cocktail event, this outfit is full of glitz but still very polished and professional. Winter white, warm gold, and champagne accents are a classy combination. Whether you are the boss or want to be one, this is a winning look!

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5. Velvet is Sophisticated at Christmas

Luxurious velvet is sophisticated for a company party. Burgundy, dark blue, or dark green velvet tops look rich and professional.

This lovely wine-colored velvet top has just the right amount of allure. It has a high neck in the front, beautiful ruching, and an elegant open back with a bow. Wear it with a black skirt or pants to make it the focus.

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6. A Sequin Dress for Formal Events

If you are going to a formal, dressy corporate holiday party and want to wear sequins, make sure the dress is classic, modest, and a conservative color.

This dark navy sequin dress in this sophisticated wrap style is a good example of a glitzy dress that is fun and festive but classy.

silver sequin skirt | cashmere sweater | silver pumps | necklace | earrings

7. Cashmere and Sequins is Trending

I’m finishing off with a style recipe that is very popular this year and can be suitable for a work get-together. It consists of a sequin skirt, knee-length or midi, with a soft, quality cashmere sweater.

A  regular pencil skirt + cashmere sweater is something you might wear to the office. This glammed-up version of a sparkly pencil skirt, hot pink cashmere sweater, and shiny slingbacks is festive for a holiday company party. I could see myself wearing this to a holiday dinner with office co-workers at a nice restaurant.

A simple, classic work with a colorful and sparkly twist is an easy way to razzle dazzle.  (This outfit would also be lovely to wear to a dressy neighborhood gathering or a friend’s cocktail party.

What will you be Wearing to the Company Holiday Party?

I hope I have given you a few good ideas for what to wear to your company party. A little bit of glam, but always professional, will keep you on the right track and dressing with corporate holiday class.

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