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11 Elegant Holiday Party Outfit Ideas to Wear All Season Long

Allyson Payer  Tue, 05 Dec 2023  Who What Wear

And just like that, it's holiday party season—the festive grand finale of the year. And whether you're going to one party or 10, you may want to shop for some new fancier-than-usual things (that you can still wear post-party season, of course) and find some fancier-than-usual outfit ideas to wear with them. Luckily for us, the fashion girls of Instagram have been documenting their festive winter looks, and, boy, have I got some gems to show you.

Because not all holiday parties are created equal, some of the outfits I chose for this roundup are ultra fancy, while others are more casual. But the commonality among all of them is that they're festive and they're elegant. Elegance has been the through line of many trends (and outfit trends) this year, and that theme is likely to continue through party season. So let's do some outfit planning, shall we?

Scroll on for 11 excellent, elegant holiday party outfits to try and shop for pieces you may be missing.

This is the outfit I'll be wearing the most this season.

This disco-ball look would be perfect for the fanciest of NYE parties.

For more casual gatherings, a sweater, miniskirt, and heels are perfect.

Our editor Anna looks like the picture of wintery elegance.

Stumped over what to wear to your office holiday party? Look no further.

If the night calls for a fun gathering with friends, you can't go wrong with this outfit.

Yes, hot pants can be elegant. Take a cue from Raeann and pair them with sheer tights and a long coat.

You can't go wrong with an LBD and heels—especially if that LBD is made of a special fabric such as tweed or velvet.

A full skirt is as elegant as it gets.

If you want to look festive sans sparkles, choose something with a bow or rosette.

Metallic pants are a great option for a festive house party.