Best Dressed Guest: Holiday Outfit Ideas To Wear For Any Festive Event

In a bind and looking for inspiration of holiday outfit ideas? You have come to the right place, these are dazzling outfits that will have you making a total statement for any event you attend this holiday season.

It’s the most wonderful time of year, we can finally start sipping on hot cocoa, listening to Christmas music, watching the holiday lights twinkle throughout the night, baking the most delicious treats, and planning all of the holiday outfit ideas for the various festive events we’ll be attending. The holiday season has arrived once again.

However, I think we can all agree that planning holiday outfits as women is no easy task. There has to be time and effort put into the works in order for us to create the perfect holiday outfit. For instance, what fabrics pair well with each other, which colors compliment each other, what shoes enhance the clothing pieces, and what accessories bring the whole outfit together? That is no easy job. Not to mention, we all want to look our best and stand out amongst the crowds of fashion over-achievers. It’s a girl thing I think the majority of us can understand.

Although, what if I told you that spending hours and effort on outfit planning may not always be the case in order to create the most stunning festive outfit?

Therefore, if you are looking for an array of holiday outfit ideas to get you inspired for the season as well as make the planning of outfits as easy as possible, this post is for you. We will be going through the tips and tricks of planning out outfits that will make a statement and have you looking like the best dressed guest, minus the struggling effort to do so.

Without further ado, these are holiday outfit ideas that require minimal time and effort and have you making a statement for any festive occasion.

Stunning Holiday Outfit Ideas

Holiday Dresses

Starting it off with dresses, these are the go-to for any special event because they are both classy and chic. You can never go wrong with a little black dress but if you want to spice things up a bit, lace makes the perfect detailing or a sequin fabric would really make you shine amongst the crowd. Whether you’re a mini or a maxi dress kind of gal, dresses are an essential when it comes to holiday outfits.

Dress from Victoria’s Secret

Dress from Free People

Dress from Nana Jaqueline

Dress from For Love and Lemons

Dress from Princess Polly

Dress from Free People

Dress from Princess Polly

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Two-Piece Holiday Outfits

Not into dresses? Opt for two piece formal sets instead. I love that they can easily be dressed up or down. So, whether you may be attending a formal or casual event, this holiday outfit idea may be the perfect pairing for you. Pair it with heels, minimal jewelry, and a handbag for a dressed up look, or swap the heels for ballet flats or boots for a more laid-back style.

Set from Lucy In The Sky

Set from Princess Polly

Set from Revolve

Set from Princess Polly

Set from Lucy In The Sky

Set from Reformation

Set from Lucy In The Sky

Set from Reformation

Set from Lulus

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Holiday Shoes

Shoes are super important when it comes to creating a holiday outfit. The different pairs can either make or break and outfit. For example, if you have an extravagant dress that already makes a statement, you may want to balance it out by wearing mutual shoes. Give the dress it’s moment. Prefer the shoes to stand out? Then perhaps opt for a basic clothing piece. It’s all about balance when it comes to the development of an outfit.

Shoes from Steve Madden

Shoes from Macy’s

Shoes from Steve Madden

Shoes from Revolve

Shoes from Lulus

Shoes from Loeffler Randall

Shoes from Princess Polly

Shoes from Lulus

Holiday Handbags

Of course you can’t forget the handbags. Carrying a purse at all times for us women is a must because that is what holds all of the important essentials. Although, there is no way you can’t show up to a holiday event with an unattractive handbag. That will just ruin the outfit. Instead, try for a more glitzy kind of bag that will enhance and compliment the overall fit. Here are some of my favorites:

Handbag from Kate Spade

Handbag from Revolve

Handbag from Rebecca Minkoff

Handbag from White House Black Market

Handbag from Michael Kors

Handbag from Kate Spade

Handbag from Michael Kors

Holiday Jewelry

To top it all off, the jewelry. Accessories are what make the outfit pop and have you looking like the best dressed guest. Gold, silver, crystals, or even diamond jewelry is the statement piece that accentuates the holiday outfit. It is a necessity to finish off the entire look by accessorizing with beautiful pieces of necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.

Earrings from Kendra Scott