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The easiest holiday party outfit is one great piece plus basics you already own: a velvet blazer, a satin skirt, a sequin top or a statement shoe. Match the level to the invite. An office party wants polished and covered, a cocktail party can go shine and sparkle, and New Year's Eve, on Thursday, December 31, 2026, is the one night a full sequin look never feels like too much. Here are 40 ideas, sorted by occasion.
Office holiday party
1. Velvet blazer, a silk camisole and tailored trousers. 2. Fine-knit sweater dress with knee-high boots. 3. Satin midi skirt, a black turtleneck and pointed flats. 4. Wide-leg trousers in a deep red with a cream blouse. 5. Plaid trousers, a fitted black knit and loafers. 6. Wrap dress in emerald green with block heels. 7. Black jumpsuit with gold jewelry. 8. Cropped tweed jacket over a slip dress.
Cocktail party
9. Sequin top, black straight trousers and heels. 10. Satin slip dress with a long wool coat. 11. Velvet mini dress with sheer tights. 12. Metallic pleated skirt and a cropped knit. 13. Feather-trim top and a sleek midi skirt. 14. One-shoulder black dress and statement earrings. 15. Red satin set (top and trousers). 16. Little black dress with a bold shoe.
Ugly sweater and casual parties
17. A holiday sweater, leather leggings and boots. 18. Novelty knit, straight jeans and sneakers. 19. Fair Isle sweater over a collared shirt and chinos. 20. Red plaid shirt, black jeans and a puffer vest. 21. Matching family pajamas, if the invite says so.
Holiday dinner or date night
22. Silk blouse, leather midi skirt and heeled boots. 23. Turtleneck dress with a long necklace. 24. Cashmere sweater, satin trousers and loafers. 25. Velvet slip dress and a faux-fur coat. 26. Dark jeans, a sequin blazer and simple heels.
New Year's Eve
27. Full sequin mini dress. 28. Silver metallic trousers and a black bodysuit. 29. Gold slip dress with strappy heels. 30. Black tuxedo suit with nothing under the blazer but a camisole. 31. Sequin blazer as a dress, with sheer tights. 32. Feather-trim mini and a cropped jacket. 33. Leather pants, a sparkly top and a long coat for the walk outside. 34. Black velvet jumpsuit and statement earrings.
For him
35. Velvet blazer, a black turtleneck and trousers. 36. Dark suit with an open collar. 37. Merino polo, wool trousers and loafers. 38. Holiday sweater over a shirt for the casual party. 39. Black on black: knit, trousers and boots. 40. Tuxedo jacket with dark jeans for New Year's Eve.
How to plan your holiday looks
Holiday outfit ideas pile up from Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest through November. Save them to Sorti as you find them. Sorti files them automatically, keeps the original post and lets you search by description, like "the silver trousers with the black bodysuit." When you find the actual piece, save the product link with your size. Sorti tracks the price, notifies you when it drops and tells you when your size is back in stock. Many party pieces go on sale around Black Friday on November 27 and Cyber Monday on November 30.
Frequently asked questions
What should I wear to an office holiday party?
Something polished and covered with one festive piece: a velvet blazer, a satin skirt or a sweater dress.
When is New Year's Eve 2026?
New Year's Eve falls on Thursday, December 31, 2026. In 2027 it is a Friday.
What is a good last-minute New Year's Eve outfit?
Black trousers or jeans with the most sparkly top you own, a statement earring and a good coat.
How do I keep track of outfit ideas for the holidays?
Save them to Sorti. It organizes outfit inspo from any app, keeps the original posts and tracks prices on the pieces you want. It is free on iOS and Android.
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