11 Christmas Party Outfits for Women (Plus Festive Accessories)
You don’t need a new little black dress every December. The best Christmas party outfits are pieces you’d wear to any night out, just leaning into the season’s colors: burgundy, emerald, gold, and black, with sequins and velvet doing the heavy lifting.
Below are 11 real, in-stock Christmas party outfits from stores we already trust, plus four festive accessories, like a Santa hat headband and a faux fur stole, to layer into any of them if you want a little costume-like fun mixed in. Prices range from a $1.99 headband to a splurge-worthy sequin maxi. Every link goes straight to the product page, so you can check sizing and add to bag right from your phone. If you still need a costume for earlier in the season, check out our Halloween party outfits guide, and if Thanksgiving is first on your calendar, we’ve got Turkey Day outfits covered too.
- Whether you want a sequin mini dress for an office party or a velvet maxi for a family dinner, you’ll find a real, in-stock pick among these Christmas party outfits.
- Every piece below is linked to a genuine, verified product page, no dead links, no discontinued styles.
- We checked sizing and stock on every pick before adding it here, not just that the link resolves.
1. Windsor — Best Budget Pick Among Christmas Party Outfits
Windsor’s Season Of Sequins Dress is currently marked down to $20.97 from $52.90, making it one of the most affordable real sequin dresses we could find. It comes in navy, hunter green, and burgundy, so you can lean festive without wearing red.
Adjustable spaghetti straps and a sweetheart neckline with padded cups keep it wearable beyond one party. At this price, it’s an easy way to try a sequin Christmas party outfit without committing to a splurge.
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2. Windsor — Best Velvet Christmas Party Outfit Under $25
The Celebrate All Night Velvet Dress is $20.97, down from $45.90, in a rich burgundy velvet. The off-the-shoulder sweetheart neckline has ruffle trim and padded bust, with ruched seams through the body.
Velvet is the easiest way to look dressed-up for a holiday party without sequins. This one photographs beautifully by candlelight or string lights.
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3. Lulus — Best Green Dress for Christmas Outfit Ideas
Not every Christmas party outfit has to be red or black. Lulus’ I’m Enchanted Emerald Green Velvet Off-the-Shoulder Maxi Dress is currently $20, marked down from $79. It also comes in burgundy and black if emerald isn’t your color.
The off-the-shoulder neckline and soft velvet make this an easy pick for a family dinner or a dressier office party. Sizes are moving fast at this price.
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4. Mango — Best Skirt for a Mix-and-Match Christmas Party Outfit
Mango’s Sequin Midi Skirt is $41.99, marked down from $79.99, in a straight-fit silver sequin with an invisible side zipper. It’s the kind of piece that works Christmas Eve now and New Year’s Eve later.
Pair it with a simple black top for something understated, or with the corset top below for a going-out look. Either way, it’s one of the more versatile Christmas party outfits here since it isn’t a one-and-done dress.
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5. Urban Outfitters — Best Corset Top to Pair With the Sequin Skirt
Urban Outfitters’ Out From Under Modern Love Corset is $59 and comes in more than a dozen colors, including a classic jet black and a red that leans festive without being literal Christmas red. It’s boned and lined, so it holds its shape on its own.
Styled with the Mango sequin skirt above, it makes one of the easiest build-your-own Christmas party outfits on this list. Worn with jeans, it also gets a second life well past December.
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Accessory Pick: Party City — Reindeer Antler Headband
Not every Christmas party outfit has to be a plain dress on its own. If you want a bit of costume-like fun mixed in, these four accessories aren’t counted among the 11 outfits above, but each is an easy, inexpensive way to layer festive flair onto any of them.
Party City’s Plush Reindeer Antler Headband is $1.99 and is the easiest way to add a little Christmas spirit to any of the looks above, whether you’re hosting, at an office party, or taking family photos.
It’s a $2 way to make any plain sweater dress or slip dress feel like a Christmas party outfit instead of just a party outfit.
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Accessory Pick: Party City — Santa Hat Headband
The Adult Santa Hat w/ Mistletoe Headband is $2.69 and leans all the way into costume territory, in a good way. A tiny mistletoe sprig sits on top, so it doubles as an icebreaker at an office party.
It’s an easy way to make a plain black dress feel like a full Christmas party outfit for the one night you’re wearing it.
Accessory Pick: Party City — Faux Fur Stole
A Black Faux Fur Stole is $12.99 and instantly dresses up a simple slip dress or sequin mini for photos. Drape it over your shoulders for an entrance, then take it off once you’re actually dancing.
It also works as a stand-in for a coat if you’re just running from the car to the party.
Accessory Pick: BaubleBar — Statement Ornament Earrings
BaubleBar’s Jingle Lady Statement Earrings are $48 in a Christmas Lights design. They’re the kind of accessory that lets you keep the rest of the outfit simple, since the earrings alone read as festive.
Pair them with the black sequin bodycon dress or the burgundy sequin maxi below for a look that’s dressed up without needing a literal costume.
6. Nordstrom — Best Budget-Friendly Sequin Mini
BP.’s Strapless Sequin Minidress is $44.62, marked down from $59.50. The shoulder-baring silhouette has side slits for movement and a hidden side zip.
It comes in pink and baby blue rather than traditional holiday colors, which makes it a good option if you want to stand out at a Christmas party instead of blending into a sea of red and green.
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7. Lulus — Best Classic Black Sequin Christmas Party Outfit
The Ace of Spades Black Sequin Bodycon Dress is $79 and is one of Lulus’ longest-running bestsellers for a reason. It’s also available in gunmetal, gold, and wine red.
This is the dress to grab if you want something safe that still photographs well under string lights. It works for an office party just as easily as a night out afterward.
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8. ASOS — Best Burgundy Sequin Maxi
ASOS DESIGN’s all-over sequin plunge maxi dress in burgundy is currently marked down about 10%. The plunge neckline and floor-length hem make it one of the dressier Christmas party outfits on this list, closer to a holiday gala than a casual get-together.
Burgundy sequins read as festive without being as literal as red or green, so it also works for a New Year’s Eve party if you want to rewear it.
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9. Lulus — Best Splurge-Worthy Sequin Maxi Dress
The Evenings of Elegance Burgundy Sequin Lace-Up Maxi Dress is $118, also available in silver. The lace-up back and mermaid-style skirt make it the most formal pick on this list.
If you have a black-tie-adjacent Christmas party on the calendar, or want one dress you’ll wear to every holiday event this season, this is the one to splurge on.
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10. Petal & Pup — Best Festive Halter Midi Dress
Petal & Pup’s Grasie Midi Dress is $89 in an olive colorway with a cross-over halter neckline and relaxed drop silhouette. It’s a satin finish, so it still catches the light even without sequins.
This is a good option if you want to look put-together for a Christmas party outfit without anything clingy or fussy. The elasticized waist makes it comfortable enough for a long dinner.
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11. Free People — Best Metallic Slip Dress for Christmas Outfit Ideas
Free People’s Midnight Kiss Mini Slip Dress is $98 via Revolve, in gold, cherry, and charcoal. The gold combo is the closest thing on this list to wearing an ornament, in the best way.
It’s simple enough to layer a cardigan or blazer over for a family dinner, then take off for the after-party. That range is what makes it one of the more versatile Christmas party outfits here.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Christmas Party Outfits
Burgundy, emerald, gold, and black sequins or velvet all read as festive without being as literal as a red dress. A sequin mini, a velvet maxi, or a corset top styled with a sequin skirt are all easy Christmas party outfits that still feel like you.
Burgundy, emerald green, gold, and black are the most versatile picks. They read as festive without being as literal as traditional red-and-green, and they photograph well under string lights or candlelight.
Simple black or metallic heels are the safest pairing, since the dress is already doing most of the work. Strappy sandals keep the look from feeling too heavy, and a block heel is more comfortable if you’ll be standing most of the night.
A corset top works best as the statement piece in an otherwise simple outfit. Pair it with a sequin midi skirt for a going-out look, or with jeans for something more relaxed. Keep jewelry minimal since the shape already stands out.
Yes. Sequins, velvet, and metallics all carry over easily from Christmas parties into New Year’s Eve. Burgundy and gold pieces especially tend to read as general holiday party wear rather than being tied to one specific event.
A small accessory does most of the work. A reindeer antler headband or Santa hat headband, a faux fur stole, or statement ornament earrings can all turn any sequin or velvet dress into a Christmas party outfit without buying anything new.
Key Takeaways
- Burgundy, emerald, gold, and black sequins or velvet all read as festive Christmas party outfits without leaning on literal red and green.
- Budget picks start at $20.97 for two different Windsor dresses, and the Lulus emerald velvet maxi is $20 after a 75% markdown.
- Building an outfit from separates, like the Mango sequin skirt plus the Urban Outfitters corset top, stretches your budget further than one dress.
- Four accessories, from a $1.99 reindeer antler headband to a $48 pair of statement ornament earrings, are easy ways to add some Christmas spirit to any of these looks without buying a whole new outfit.
- Several picks, like the ASOS and Lulus burgundy sequin maxis, work just as well for New Year’s Eve once December is over.
- Check size charts before you buy. Several popular sizes and colors, like the Lulus emerald velvet maxi at its current price, are already selling fast.
