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The holiday season is here and Christmas parties are filling up everyone’s calendars. It can be so much fun to look forward to because you can celebrate with people you really love but deciding what to wear can be stressful. LOL How fancy do you dress? How casual do you dress? You want to be comfortable but also look festive and embrace the “extra-ness” of the season. Here’s a round-up of some casual Christmas party outfits that you can wear to your next festive get together!

What To Wear to a Casual Christmas Party

Casual can mean a bunch of different things to many people but I personally like to err on the side of being a tad overdressed than underdressed. Choosing pieces that are more polished can allow me to embrace the festive spirit without sacrificing my comfort. For me that usually means wearing flats instead of heels but not going so casual that I am wearing sneakers. Maybe a dressy cardigan with jeans or a pretty blouse with trousers can still have the overall look of casual without being too dressed down.

What Does a Casual Dress Code Mean

A casual dress code to me means that it’s not cocktail or black-tie attire but still requires being polished and put together. Jeans would be acceptable though choose a style that isn’t distressed and preferably a darker wash. Heels may not be necessary but skip the sneakers in favor of chic ballet flats. And an easy way to elevate a casual look is by adding fun accessories such as a great statement earring or beautiful belt.

How to Dress For a Casual Christmas Party

Festive Cozy Sweater

There is only one time of the year to wear festive slogan sweaters so if you have one, be sure to wear it as much as possible. Style it with some denim or black velvet pants and metallic flats.

Fair Isle Sweater

If a cutesy sweater isn’t your vibe, a gorgeous black/white fair isle sweater would be a chic alternative. Also great to pair with black velvet pants and the same metallic flats. Shop more fair isle finds here.

Velvet Pants

Though velvet pants aren’t something you will wear all year long, a classic straight leg pair will be timeless year after year.

Metallic Flats

Metallics are neutrals so these flats are definitely perfect to wear after the holiday season but definitely a way to make a casual outfit a bit more festive.

Black Beaded Clutch

Accessories are the easiest way to make a regular outfit more holiday appropriate without spending a ton. I love this beaded pouch clutch to wear with the sweaters/velvet pants or style it with the cable knit sweater dress to add some sparkle.

Leopard Print Coat

Because the holidays are a great time to be extra in your outfit choices, a leopard coat is the perfect outerwear piece to wear to a casual Christmas party.

Red Cable Knit Sweater Dress

I have tons of red in my closet because it’s one of my favorite colors to wear so I always rely heavily on it during the holiday season. Pair it with some cute ankle boots and the leopard coat!

Black Ankle Boots

Black suede ankle boots will be your holiday shoe MVP, trust me! Every festive outfit dressy or not will usually work with simple suede black booties.

Neutral Striped Cardigan

Even though it’s the holidays, you don’t to go overboard in choosing a festive look for a casual get together. Cozy textures are always a great option and then you can continue to wear it after the holidays are over.

Silky Slip Skirt

A silky slip skirt is one of the hardest working items in my closet. Ha! And during the holidays, it’s so easy to throw one on with a cozy sweater and boots. Mixing different textures together is one of the best ways to really step up your style so don’t be afraid to pair this skirt and striped cardigan with the fuzzy faux fur pouch as your accessory.

Neutral Knee High Boots

A pair of neutral suede knee high boots is a closet staple but would pair perfectly with the slip skirt or even the cable knit sweater dress!

Faux Fur Pouch

Don’t be afraid to branch out and have fun with your accessories during the holidays. This fuzzy fur pouch style clutch is so on trend right now and a great price point.

Holiday party season is in full swing and it can be overwhelming trying to decide what to wear to every function you have. You don’t need to buy a whole new holiday wardrobe and can simply add in festive pieces here and there. But if you do want to go all out on a new look, here is a roundup of some affordable holiday looks! There is a range of price points but almost everything is under $100.

Affordable Holiday Looks

Affordable Holiday Outfit Ideas

Satin dress with a faux fur coat

Holiday fashion is the time to wear all the shiny things and this satin one shoulder dress is a stunner. Add a faux fur coat over top for even more drama. Then try some metal strappy sandals and a gold clutch to finish off the look.

Cozy and festive

I LIVE for looks like these. This sweater looks like a super cozy knit and wearing it with this velvet mini skirt is the perfect pairing. Adding more structural elements to the look with these slingback pumps and a pop of color with this red satin bag.

Cozy sweat and sequin pants

Mixing something a bit more casual with something dressy is always a great combination. This cozy turtleneck would look great with a simple pair of jeans but you could easily dress it up with sequin pants. Keep the shoes simple with slingback pumps and a shiny gold clutch will be your holiday accessory MVP.

Sequin mini dress

Another super glittery outfit but the shape of this dress is so simple and classic. I like the idea of anchoring this outfit with some black accessories like the slingback black pumps. It’s always ok to overdo the sequins during the holidays so this silver sparkly bag is the perfect finishing touch.

Sparkly top and faux leather pants

This is an outfit I clearly love to repeat year after year. A sparkly top, faux leather pants and my trusty clear shoes that I wear all holiday season. I added a fuzzy coat for warmth, but I actually wear this coat day to day with jeans and flats. It’s perfect for so many occasions. A simple little black bag with some silver baubles rounds out the look.

Slip Skirt and Embellished Cardigan

A slip skirt is a year round staple for me but I get a ton of use out of it during the holiday season. I found this cute embellished cardigan on Amazon which looks so festive. Simple black boots and a small black bag are an easy way to finish off the look.

Red Tweed Jacket and Faux Leather Pants

I love wearing my faux leather pants during the holidays and pairing it with a bold red tweed jacket instantly makes the entire look festive. I love making my everyday items suitable for dressier occasions so I went with my patent leather flats and a classic belt.

Festive Blouse with Black Trousers

If you are wanting to wear a festive look to a work party, a printed blouse with simple black trousers is a tried and true outfit combination. Keep it simple with black pumps but add a bit of flair with statement earrings and a metallic bag.

Affordable Casual Holiday Party Attire

Red Sweater with Dark Wash Jeans

There is nothing more classic than a sweater and jeans for casual holiday party attire. A red sweater will always work for the holidays and to make it a bit more special, choose some bejeweled flats and a sleek bag.

Midi Sweater Dress and Ankle Booties

This outfit is cozy casual perfection. An off the shoulder midi dress work be perfect for a festive night out with friends. Keep the boots simple and classic and instead opt for a gold clutch to add some flair.

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