The Best Holiday-Party Fashion to Add to Your Wardrobe

last updated 8 November 2023

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The holiday season is upon us, and so are the parties that are landing on our calendars. Whether you're headed to an office party, a New Year's Eve event, or anything in between, there are likely many festive dress codes to go along with them. If you're in the mood to shop for new-season pieces to get you in the spirit of the holiday season, I've narrowed in on the best finds.

Every holiday season, we see new takes on holiday staples, including pieces constructed from luxe materials such as velvet, sequins, and high-shine satin. This time around is no exception. What is particularly noteworthy are the directional ways designers are interpreting them and the fresh silhouettes we're seeing. Brands such as 16Arlington, Prada, J.Crew, and Reformation have especially strong pieces worth noting. Ahead, shop the best holiday-party fashion finds to add to your closet right now.

Reformation

Brisbane Velvet Dress

Velvet has never looked so good.

Sheertex

Fishnet Rip-Resist Tights

Every fashion person is wearing fishnets.

Saint Laurent

Lee Pointed Toe Slingback Pumps

Dream heels.

Jennifer Behr

Wide Velvet Bow Hair Clip

Just perfect.

Rabanne

Metalllic Side Ruched Gown

We have a winner!

J.Crew

Geneva Bag

Yes to this.

16arlington

Solarium Open-Back Sequined Stretch-Tulle Mini Dress

16Arlington has mastered cool sequins.

Ben-Amun

Cobra 24k Gold-Plated Bracelet Set

Get in my closet.

Reformation

Bryson Dress

Everything about this.

Mango

Open-Back Pleated Dress

This is perfect on its own, but I'm imagining it with a tailored coat.

Prada

Patent Leather Slingback Pumps

Prada's take on holiday shoes.

Rotate

Sequin Halterneck Top

Everything about this set.

Rotate

Sequin Pencil Skirt

Somehow, here's a minimalistic take on sequins.

Miu Miu

Kitten Heel Slingback Pumps

Rabanne

1969 Chainmail Shoulder Bag

A classic since the '60s.

Khaite

Dissa Mixed Media Sleeveless Cotton Blend Dress

Exactly what I want to be wearing.

Bottega Veneta

Knot Mules

Patent leather is primed for the holidays.

Reformation

Dusk Knit Top

Gorg.

H&M

Sequined Mini Dress

A great mini.

Saint Laurent

Dream Velvet Slingback Sandals

For a pop of color.

Proenza Schouler

Mila Mock Neck Sleeveless Velvet Top

Leave it to Proenza Schouler to deliver the most directional take on velvet.

Proenza Schouler

Aria Velvet Wide Leg Pants

This whole set is stunning.

Reformation

Natasha Pumps

Oxblood is the color every fashion person is wearing.

Reformation

Layla Silk Skirt

A timeless option.

Zara

Skirt

Very Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.

Khaite

River Metallic Leather Mules

So much yes.

Reformation

Valene Dress

This could easily be worn beyond the holidays but is a great versatile option.

Khaite

Marcy Crystal Mesh Evening Ballerina Flats

Gone viral.

J.Crew

Sequin Mini Skirt

This also comes in black.

Ferragamo

Mini Wanda Metallic Leather Top Handle Bag

Perfection.

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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.