What to Wear to a Christmas Party

The 2026 holiday season is all about tactile luxury, featuring rich textures like velvet, satin, and sequins balanced by sophisticated, polished silhouettes. Whether you are heading to a festive office gathering, a casual family get-together, or an elegant evening gala, these curated suggestions will ensure you look chic and on-trend. If you have a specific dress code, budget, or setting in mind, feel free to share so we can tailor these recommendations further!

Velvet Midi Dress in Jewel Tones

Velvet is a major trend for the 2026 holiday season. A midi dress in emerald green, plum, or sapphire offers a rich, tactile luxury that looks effortlessly expensive and festive.

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Alex Perry

Alex Perry Strapless velvet midi dress

$1,340

$1,915

Mytheresa

Ulla Johnson

فستان ASTRA

$950

Revolve

Lovers and Friends

Rebel Slip

$158

Revolve

Emilia Wickstead

Carita off-shoulder cotton velvet midi dress

$2,280

$2,850

Mytheresa

Velvet Midi Dress in Jewel Tones

@veronica.visual

Velvet is a major trend for the 2026 holiday season. A midi dress in emerald green, plum, or sapphire offers a rich, tactile luxury that looks effortlessly expensive and festive.

Alex Perry

Alex Perry Strapless velvet midi dress

$1,340

$1,915

Mytheresa

Ulla Johnson

فستان ASTRA

$950

Revolve

Lovers and Friends

Rebel Slip

$158

Revolve

Emilia Wickstead

Carita off-shoulder cotton velvet midi dress

$2,280

$2,850

Mytheresa

Red Satin Bias-Cut Dress

Leaning into the '90s minimalist trend, a slinky red slip or bias-cut dress in luxurious satin lets the bold festive color make a statement while maintaining a highly sophisticated drape.

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@miss.magdallena

Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham Asymmetric draped satin midi dress

$1,590

Mytheresa

Victoria Beckham

Asymmetric Satin Midi Dress

$465

$1,550

Moda Operandi

Victoria Beckham

Satin halterneck midi dress

$1,290

Net-a-Porter

ALFIE

Haya Satin Midi Dress

$153

$610

Moda Operandi

Red Satin Bias-Cut Dress

@miss.magdallena

Leaning into the '90s minimalist trend, a slinky red slip or bias-cut dress in luxurious satin lets the bold festive color make a statement while maintaining a highly sophisticated drape.

Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham Asymmetric draped satin midi dress

$1,590

Mytheresa

Victoria Beckham

Asymmetric Satin Midi Dress

$465

$1,550

Moda Operandi

Victoria Beckham

Satin halterneck midi dress

$1,290

Net-a-Porter

ALFIE

Haya Satin Midi Dress

$153

$610

Moda Operandi

Silver Sequin Mini Dress

For high-energy cocktail parties, a silver sequin dress is a top-tier choice that catches the light beautifully. Keep accessories simple to let the sequins remain the focal point.

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SEV

Mini Dress

$650

FWRD

Magda Butrym

Magda Butrym Sequined floral-appliqué minidress

$1,491

$2,130

Mytheresa

Norma Kamali

Sleeveless Sequin Mini Dress

$225

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Rachel Gilbert

Rachel Gilbert Zayn embellished minidress

$1,895

Mytheresa

Silver Sequin Mini Dress

For high-energy cocktail parties, a silver sequin dress is a top-tier choice that catches the light beautifully. Keep accessories simple to let the sequins remain the focal point.

SEV

Mini Dress

$650

FWRD

Magda Butrym

Magda Butrym Sequined floral-appliqué minidress

$1,491

$2,130

Mytheresa

Norma Kamali

Sleeveless Sequin Mini Dress

$225

Shopbop

Rachel Gilbert

Rachel Gilbert Zayn embellished minidress

$1,895

Mytheresa

Dark Romance Black Lace Dress

A moody, sophisticated update to the classic Little Black Dress. Incorporating sheer lace panels or delicate overlays taps into the 'dark romance' trend perfect for evening holiday parties.

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@mrs_iralo

V. Chapman

Freya Dress

$645

Revolve

self-portrait

Black Fine Lace Peplum Midi Dress

$700

Shopbop

Zimmermann

Zimmermann Tiered Corded Lace Midi Dress

$788

$3,150

Outnet

Dolce&Gabbana

Corded lace midi dress

$4,195

Net-a-Porter

Dark Romance Black Lace Dress

@mrs_iralo

A moody, sophisticated update to the classic Little Black Dress. Incorporating sheer lace panels or delicate overlays taps into the 'dark romance' trend perfect for evening holiday parties.

V. Chapman

Freya Dress

$645

Revolve

self-portrait

Black Fine Lace Peplum Midi Dress

$700

Shopbop

Zimmermann

Zimmermann Tiered Corded Lace Midi Dress

$788

$3,150

Outnet

Dolce&Gabbana

Corded lace midi dress

$4,195

Net-a-Porter

Structured Midi Dress in Jewel Tones

Perfect for a conservative or professional office holiday party. A structured crepe or ponte dress in burgundy or navy keeps the look polished and elegant.

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@coco_floflo

Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera Twill Midi Dress

$996

$2,490

Outnet

Roksanda

Roksanda Rova cloqué midi dress

$1,955

Mytheresa

Staud

Gwen Dress

$395

Shopbop

New

Tuckernuck

Plum Dupioni Helene Dress

$298

Tuckernuck

Structured Midi Dress in Jewel Tones

@coco_floflo

Perfect for a conservative or professional office holiday party. A structured crepe or ponte dress in burgundy or navy keeps the look polished and elegant.

Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera Twill Midi Dress

$996

$2,490

Outnet

Roksanda

Roksanda Rova cloqué midi dress

$1,955

Mytheresa

Staud

Gwen Dress

$395

Shopbop

New

Tuckernuck

Plum Dupioni Helene Dress

$298

Tuckernuck

Tailored Velvet Blazer

A structured velvet blazer in a deep jewel tone like forest green or navy is a chic, authoritative, and festive option. Pair it with tailored trousers for a polished alternative to a dress.

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Veronica Beard

Raelynn Velvet Dickey Jacket

$798

Shopbop

Dolce&Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana Cotton and silk-blend velvet blazer

$4,645

Mytheresa

Gabriela Hearst

Gabriela Hearst Leary Silk-Velvet Blazer

$735

$2,450

Outnet

PAIGE

Chelsee Velvet Blazer

$399

Shopbop

Tailored Velvet Blazer

@hintofglamour

A structured velvet blazer in a deep jewel tone like forest green or navy is a chic, authoritative, and festive option. Pair it with tailored trousers for a polished alternative to a dress.

Veronica Beard

Raelynn Velvet Dickey Jacket

$798

Shopbop

Dolce&Gabbana

Dolce & Gabbana Cotton and silk-blend velvet blazer

$4,645

Mytheresa

Gabriela Hearst

Gabriela Hearst Leary Silk-Velvet Blazer

$735

$2,450

Outnet

PAIGE

Chelsee Velvet Blazer

$399

Shopbop

Sequin Midi Skirt

To strike the perfect balance between festive and relaxed, pair a sparkling sequin midi skirt with a cozy, high-quality knit sweater or a fitted turtleneck.

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Tuckernuck

Floral Sequin McKey Midi Skirt

$125

$228

Tuckernuck

Costarellos

Zuri ruched sequined midi skirt

$357

$595

Mytheresa

Blazé Milano

Blazé Milano Utopia Sussex sequined pencil skirt

$696

$870

Mytheresa

Tibi

Pastille Slip Skirt

$945

Shopbop

Sequin Midi Skirt

@felicitymbird

To strike the perfect balance between festive and relaxed, pair a sparkling sequin midi skirt with a cozy, high-quality knit sweater or a fitted turtleneck.

Tuckernuck

Floral Sequin McKey Midi Skirt

$125

$228

Tuckernuck

Costarellos

Zuri ruched sequined midi skirt

$357

$595

Mytheresa

Blazé Milano

Blazé Milano Utopia Sussex sequined pencil skirt

$696

$870

Mytheresa

Tibi

Pastille Slip Skirt

$945

Shopbop

Dress with Statement Bow Details

Bows are a key design trend for 2026. A structured dress featuring a statement bow at the shoulder, neck, or waist adds a playful yet ladylike charm to your holiday look.

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@elizabethsulcer

New

Miss Circle

Saige Black Mermaid Midi Dress with Ivory Bow Bustline

$169

$249

Miss Circle

SHUSHU/TONG

Shushu/Tong Bow-detail satin midi dress

$729

$1,215

Mytheresa

Rasario

RASARIO Asymmetric Bow-Embellished Silk-Shantung Midi Dress

$924

$1,848

Outnet

Shoshanna

Lee Velvet Dress

$395

Shopbop

Dress with Statement Bow Details

@elizabethsulcer

Bows are a key design trend for 2026. A structured dress featuring a statement bow at the shoulder, neck, or waist adds a playful yet ladylike charm to your holiday look.

New

Miss Circle

Saige Black Mermaid Midi Dress with Ivory Bow Bustline

$169

$249

Miss Circle

SHUSHU/TONG

Shushu/Tong Bow-detail satin midi dress

$729

$1,215

Mytheresa

Rasario

RASARIO Asymmetric Bow-Embellished Silk-Shantung Midi Dress

$924

$1,848

Outnet

Shoshanna

Lee Velvet Dress

$395

Shopbop

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Rebecca Vallance

Vivicia bow-detail velvet minidress

$595

$850

Mytheresa

Diane von Furstenberg

Diane von Furstenberg Coral sequined floral midi dress

$448

$640

Mytheresa

BARDOT

Helene Sequin Mini Dress

$199

Shopbop

Alex Perry

Alex Perry Embellished velvet midi dress

$1,673

$2,390

Mytheresa

SIMKHAI

Opal Sequin Mini Dress

$278

$695

SIMKHAI

Saloni

Saloni Embellished Metallic Velvet Midi Dress

$342

$1,137

Outnet

New

Hunter Bell

Wilkinson Dress

$565

Hunter Bell

Saylor

Fiorelle Dress

$286

SAYLOR

SAU LEE

Aria Mini Dress

$348

$620

Revolve

Tuckernuck

Starlight Sky Fabienne-B Midi Dress

$318

$795

Tuckernuck

Emerald One Shoulder Ainslee Midi Dress

$119

$297

Tuckernuck

Borgo de Nor

Kiara belted crystal-embellished stretch-velvet midi dress

$282

$940

Net-a-Porter

Never Fully Dressed

Emerald Velvet Tilly Dress Petite

$120

$225

Never Fully Dressed

Emerald Velvet Tilly Dress

$120

$225

Never Fully Dressed

Safiyaa

Allinae sequined mesh maxi dress

$755

$2,515

Net-a-Porter

Dries Van Noten

Dries Van Noten Asymmetric printed gown

$1,627

$2,325

Mytheresa

Rabanne

Metallic jacquard-knit maxi dress

$795

$1,590

Net-a-Porter

Alex Perry

Leopard-print sequined stretch-mesh midi dress

$800

$1,600

Net-a-Porter

La DoubleJ

LA DOUBLEJ Camerino Devoré-Velvet Maxi Dress

$895

$1,790

Outnet

Saloni

Tabitha embellished metallic velvet midi dress

$340

$850

Net-a-Porter

Saloni

Fabienne gathered printed velvet midi dress

$425

$850

Net-a-Porter

Saloni

Claudia twisted embellished printed velvet midi dress

$498

$995

Net-a-Porter

Etro

Devoré-velvet gown

$1,300

$3,250

Net-a-Porter

Clio Peppiatt

Tina embellished strapless gown

$5,310

Mytheresa

Isabel Marant

Cyane asymmetric ruched devoré-velvet midi dress

$597

$1,990

Net-a-Porter

Tuckernuck

Gold Cape Leah Dress

$141

$188

Tuckernuck

Oscar de la Renta

Crystal-embellished minidress

$7,690

Mytheresa

Magda Butrym

Appliquéd sequined tulle halterneck gown

$707

$2,355

Net-a-Porter

Rabanne

Sequined chiffon gown

$1,360

$3,400

Net-a-Porter

Huishan Zhang

Andy pleated sequined satin maxi dress

$839

$2,795

Net-a-Porter

Dolce&Gabbana

Strapless paillette-embellished tulle mini dress

$1,379

$4,595

Net-a-Porter

Erdem

Sequined midi dress

$3,111

$4,445

Mytheresa

WIEDERHOEFT

Ivy draped strapless beaded tulle midi dress

$12,500

Net-a-Porter

Tuckernuck

Bronze Metallic Plisse Gladys Puff Sleeve Midi Dress

$71

$158

Tuckernuck

Tom Ford

Cutout draped velvet halterneck midi dress

$1,347

$4,490

Net-a-Porter

Dolce&Gabbana

Sequined stretch-tulle mini dress

$974

$3,245

Net-a-Porter

Saloni

Fabienne Velvet Dress

$850

Shopbop

Dima Ayad

One-shoulder metallic cloqué-trimmed sequined satin-jersey midi dress

$432

$1,438

Net-a-Porter

Rabanne

Asymmetric ruched sequin-embellished jersey midi dress

$867

$2,890

Net-a-Porter

The New Arrivals Ilkyaz Ozel

Lace-trimmed sequined gown

$745

$1,065

Mytheresa

Celebrate the season with luxe fabrics, luminous finishes, and silhouettes that elevate every holiday gathering. From plush velvet to shimmering sequins and cozy knits, this Christmas party guide blends standout trends with timeless winter elegance. Whether you're attending a lively evening event or an intimate family party, these curated ideas help you create a festive wardrobe that feels polished and joyful.

Velvet & Satin That Elevate the Holiday Mood

Holiday dressing starts with rich textures, and velvet remains one of the season's most luxurious choices. Velvet wrap dresses in jewel tones or tailored velvet blazers offer warmth and sophistication, perfect for cooler climates or indoor cocktail parties. Satin slip dresses in champagne, deep red, or forest green introduce soft drape and a modern, minimal silhouette. Designers like self-portrait and A.L.C. craft elegant takes on these fabrics, offering refined shapes that transition seamlessly from dinner to celebration.

For more options, explore dresses and evening silhouettes across the clothing category.

Sparkle & Shine for High-Impact Evenings

Sequins, metallic fabrics, and crystal embellishments define holiday glamour. A sequin jumpsuit creates instant impact while allowing comfortable movement, making it ideal for nights out in milder climates. Sequin mini dresses inspired by brands like Magda Butrym and Erdem bring radiant shine to festive settings, while shimmering appliqués and lurex textures add dimension and light without overwhelming the look.

To find more statement pieces, browse party dresses, jumpsuits and rompers using Smart Filters.

Festive Classics for Cozy Gatherings

For relaxed or family-focused celebrations, cozy should still feel elevated. Knit midi dresses in ribbed or cable textures deliver warmth with a flattering silhouette. Plaid skirts paired with fitted turtlenecks offer a timeless holiday touch. If you prefer something contemporary, leather skirts or refined separates bring a modern edge. Brands like Jacquemus offer sculptural knitwear and sleek tops that pair beautifully with winter staples.

For more relaxed pieces, explore skirts, knitwear, and tops crafted for comfort with polish.

Tailored Separates & Refined Layers

A velvet suit, blazer dress, or tailored blazer-and-skirt combination adds modern sophistication to dressier Christmas parties. Outerwear like satin trench coats, wool jackets, or embellished winter coats complete the look while delivering warmth and structure. These refined layers transition effortlessly from commutes to cocktails, helping you stay comfortable without compromising style.

Build Your Festive Wardrobe With Plush

Whether you're drawn to sparkling evening looks, luxurious velvet textures, or cozy silhouettes, these curated ideas help you create a holiday wardrobe with ease. Explore more dresses, skirts, outerwear, and coordinated sets to refine your Christmas party style with pieces that feel timeless, modern, and beautifully festive.

What to Wear to a Christmas Party

Velvet & Satin That Elevate the Holiday Mood

For more options, explore dresses and evening silhouettes across the clothing category.

Sparkle & Shine for High-Impact Evenings

To find more statement pieces, browse party dresses, jumpsuits and rompers using Smart Filters.

Festive Classics for Cozy Gatherings

For more relaxed pieces, explore skirts, knitwear, and tops crafted for comfort with polish.

Tailored Separates & Refined Layers

Build Your Festive Wardrobe With Plush