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How to create festive holiday outfits from your closet
For years, I thought I needed a new and interesting outfit for every holiday event. Thankfully, there is an easier and cheaper way to enjoy winter festivities. The secret’s hiding in plain sight — in your closet.
Truth is, you probably already own most of the pieces required to build several polished, fun holiday party outfits. Maybe you invest in a few fun accessories or a new nail color. At worst, a cute top or two might be on your shopping list. But you shouldn’t need more than that to party through this holiday season in style.
Let’s talk about how to shop your closet for festive holiday outfits.
Start with a quick inventory
Your first step is to spend some time in your closet, taking stock of what you have. Pieces that can be excellent building blocks for holiday party outfits include:
- Layering basics in the right colors. Turtlenecks and long-sleeved tops in dark or metallic colors can add drama to warm-weather dresses.
- Tidy, versatile bottoms. Dark-wash jeans, black pencil skirts, and wide-leg pants can easily anchor outfits for more casual holiday gatherings.
- Textures. Faux leathers, silks, velvets, and soft knits can elevate simple outfits to party-worthy in a flash.
- Pieces in power colors. Blouses and skirts in gold, silver, bronze, or red could be your MVPs this party season.
- Statement shoes and bags. Embellished shoes or bags can upgrade basics in the same way textures can.
- Dresses and jumpsuits. It only takes a bold accessory to refresh — and rewear — an old LBD or LBJ.
Choose a color strategy
You don’t need head-to-toe sequins to look holiday ready. A few intentional color choices can shift an everyday outfit into that party vibe.
- Aim for classic holiday palettes. Think red with black, ivory with gold, black with silver, or emerald with navy.
- Opt for monochrome. An outfit that relies on a single color can be quite dramatic in December, especially if you include textural variation. Black, silver, dark greys, and even red are candidates.
- Pair neutral with a pop of color. A red sweater or a jewel-toned scarf easily draws the eyes away from the black skirt you’ve worn 100 times.
Lean on outfit formulas that work
These outfit formulas can inspire if nothing in your closet speaks to you.
Occasion
Outfit Ideas
Casual parties
– Jeans with a silky top and sparkly earrings
– Sweater dress with tall boots, neck scarf, and textured bag
Office parties
– Black dress with textured tights and statement jewelry
– Blazer, cami, and trousers plus metallic shoes
Cocktail parties
– Long black dress with metallic clutch and your finest jewelry
– Flowy wide-leg pants, silky top, velvet blazer, and strappy heels
At-home hosting
– Soft sweater and tidy denim, plus an upswept hairstyle, drop earrings, and ankle boots
– Midi skirt and cropped, close-fitting sweater, and flats
Repurpose first
Once you have an outfit idea in mind, look through your single-use pieces to see what you can repurpose. You don’t need to hire a seamstress. For example, you could:
- Update a summer slip dress by adding a turtleneck underneath or a sweater over the top. Add tights if you need extra warmth. The silky texture of that slip dress will fit right into the holiday party scene.
- Reuse a wedding guest dress by wearing it like a skirt. Add a blouse or sweater over the top and reach for boots instead of heels.
- Pair work trousers – or a pencil skirt — with a slinky or lace cami, fine jewelry, and sexy heels for a sophisticated evening look.
Finish with accessories and makeup
Ideally, you can build the bones of holiday outfits from your closet and limit your shopping to accessories and makeup. Some purchases that can bring the holiday drama include:
- Statement jewelry
- Metallic clutch
- Satin blouse
- Sparkly or velvet shoes
- Red lipstick or gold nail color
- Smokey eyeshadow
Here are some picks from Amazon for inspiration.
You wouldn’t combine all of these into one outfit, but you could use one or two. For example, you might opt for a smokey eye and velvet shoes but then go monochrome on your outfit and nude on your lips and nails. You need that balance between bold and understated. Otherwise, you may end up looking more Halloween than holiday.
Inspiration from Instagram
If the creative juices aren’t flowing yet, these completed Instagram looks should give you some ideas.
Holiday outfits that don’t break your budget
You don’t need a new outfit for every December event. You just need to get creative with what’s already in your closet. Pull out the textures, play with color, lean on accessories, and remix pieces you haven’t worn together before.
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Following the 2026 Academy Awards, Hollywood’s biggest stars changed into equally striking looks for the annual Vanity Fair Oscars After Party. From sculptural couture to shimmering metallic gowns, celebrities delivered a range of memorable ensembles throughout the evening. Scroll through to see some of the standout looks.
1.Queen Latifah in Jean Louis Sabaji
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Ciara attended with husband Russell Wilson wearing a Stéphane Rolland gown featuring sculptural draping and a sleek evening silhouette.
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Best Dressed at the 2026 Oscars: Michael B Jordan Wins Best Actor in Louis Vuitton , Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee in Gold Laquan Smith, Teyana Taylor in Chanel, and more!
The 2026 Academy Awards brought a night of cinematic achievement and standout fashion, with Hollywood’s biggest names delivering memorable red carpet moments. From sharply tailored menswear to shimmering gowns, several stars stood out for their refined style choices throughout the evening. Michael B. Jordan celebrated a major career milestone, while Tonya Lewis Lee, Kylie Jenner, Teyana Taylor, and Danielle Brooks delivered some of the night’s most striking looks.
Below, see the stars who topped our Best Dressed list.
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2. Tonya Lewis Lee in LaQuan Smith
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3. Kylie Jenner in Schiaparelli
Kylie Jenner attended the ceremony in a black Schiaparelli couture gown featuring a glossy satin base with sheer embellished panels and intricate beading. The fitted silhouette and delicate straps created a dramatic evening look that referenced the brand’s couture runway presentation.
Teyana Taylor opted for a black Chanel gown combining a sheer embellished bodice with a dramatic feathered skirt and extended train. The design mixed texture and sparkle, creating a bold statement that balanced classic couture elements with theatrical flair.
5. Danielle Brooks in Georges Hobeika
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Photo Credit: Getty Images/Boko Cecile
Whose look was your favorite?
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Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.
Every working woman needs at least one outfit in her closet that she can throw on after a long night and know it will look great without too much thinking. For me, it’s usually a dress, and lately, I’ve been loving sweater dresses with a little bit of structure, like this one from Gabriela Hearst. I like the seam at the waist, and it looks like the mid-weight knit would be really comfortable.
Add a blazer if you want, and you’re ready for just about anything.
The dress is $1,890 at NET-A-PORTER and comes in sizes XS-XL.
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- Nordstrom has a big beauty sale afoot, including lots of products that don’t normally go on sale. Reader favorites include this tinted balm, this other tinted balm, this concealer, and this exfoliating serum. (OK, this classic tinted balm also!)
- Ann Taylor – $40 off pants, $50 off jackets, 30% off tops and sweaters, and 40% off accessories — plus extra 50% off all sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 40% off + extra 20% off
- Bloomingdale’s – Beauty & Fragrance Promo: Take 15% off almost all $150+ purchases! (ends 3/8)
- Boden – 15% off new styles with code
- Brooklinen – Friends & Family sale, enjoy 20% off sitewide and up to 50% off select bundles (ends 3/18)
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- Dermstore – Beauty Refresh sale, up to 20% off! Brands in the sale include Elta MD, Sunday Riley, and Augustinus Bader — and there’s a ton of HSA/FSA eligible things too. They also have some nice “best of Dermstore” kits, including a sunscreen selection!
- Elie Tahari – Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
- Evereve – Spring sale!
- Express – $75 off $200, BOGO 50% off sitewide, and $25+ dresses
- J.Crew – 40% off spring-ready styles + extra 30% off all sale styles with code
- J.Crew Factory – 40% off everything + extra 50% off clearance
- Lo & Sons – End of winter sale, up to 50% off — reader favorites include this laptop tote, this backpack, and this crossbody
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- Nordstrom – 4,000 new markdowns for women! Cardmembers get a $20 note for every $200 you spend (ends 3/8)
- Ruti – 20% off Core Collection
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