What To Wear To Holiday Parties

With the holiday season in full swing, you need to dress appropriately for every party on your schedule.

This article has been updated to include some of the new holiday party formats that the year 2020 could potentially present us. Regardless the party format though, looking good is a must! Hence, here’s what you can wear to a holiday party in 2020.

Family Dinner

A holiday dinner at your family’s house doesn’t necessarily require dressy attire, but you should appear put-together and comfortable. Consider a cozy shawl cardigan or another holiday staple — a fair isle sweater — over an oxford shirt and paired with chinos or jeans.

Party With Friends

For a look that conveys the laid-back spirit of the evening, opt for a plaid shirt and chinos. To up your style game a notch, throw on a blazer (you can ditch it when the party gets hot).

Office Holiday Party

Your work party outfit will depend on the formality of your office. For a casual after work party you can dress just a little bit better than your average Wednesday and take inspiration from the smart casual looks above. However, if your office party is on the fancier side and the invitation reads cocktail attire, opt for a killer suit and a tie (which you can lose if your boss isn’t wearing one).

Holiday Zoom Party

There are plenty of activity ideas for an online Christmas party available on the Internet. So a virtual party over Zoom can actually be a big fun. Online or offline, a holiday party calls for a proper and festive outfit. Here are a few ideas.

Small Christmas House Party

If you’re having a Christmas party with a small group of friends, you don’t need to dress all the way up but a neat and thought-out outfit is still required.

Men's Red Print Crew-neck Sweater, White Crew-neck T-shirt, Light Blue Ripped Jeans, White Canvas Low Top Sneakers
This casual combo of a red print crew-neck sweater and light blue ripped jeans is very easy to pull together in no time flat, helping you look awesome and ready for anything without spending a ton of time combing through your wardrobe. To bring an extra dimension to this ensemble, complement this ensemble with a pair of white canvas low top sneakers.View Details

Holiday Backyard Party

An outdoor party in a decorated backyard sounds like a good idea to reduce the coronavirus risk while celebrating holidays with your loved ones. Get into the Christmas spirit with a suitable outfit but don’t forget additional layers to keep you warm outside.

Men's Navy Fair Isle Turtleneck, Navy Vertical Striped Dress Pants, Tobacco Leather Casual Boots
This semi-casual combination of a navy fair isle turtleneck and navy vertical striped dress pants is extremely easy to pull together in no time flat, helping you look awesome and ready for anything without spending too much time searching through your wardrobe. You could perhaps get a bit experimental when it comes to footwear and introduce a pair of tobacco leather casual boots to the equation.View Details

Dressing Up Sweatpants For A Party

For those of you who can’t imagine losing sweatpants even for a party now, here are a few ideas on how to you can dress them up for a stylish holiday look.

  • Go for a muted darker color palette and a slim silhouette.
  • Otherwise, an all-white sweatpants combination like this one looks totally festive and gives us major white Christmas vibes.
  • Pair your sweats with a top in a subdued jewel tone (ochre or burgundy, for instance).
  • Dress up your sweatpants with an Oxford shirt and throw on a sweater for a cozy Christmas-y vibe.
  • For a more elegant take, change the sweater to a cardigan.

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