Fashion Trends to Shop For Your Upcoming Holiday Parties
What Should You Wear to a Holiday Party? We Created the Ultimate Guide For You
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I'm sure most people plan to look fabulous during the holiday season, but recycling that same jumpsuit year after year can get kind of boring, am I right? It'll only be so long before that look starts to lose its shimmer, literally and figuratively. This year has brought a handful of trends that rolled right into the holiday season and extended to hair accessories, going out shoes, statement purses, and dress silhouettes.
Plus, we can barely keep track of all the covetable collaborations to shop, from Jason Wu's drop for Kohl's and BaubleBar's quirky Festive Extras to H&M's fancy-shmancy range with Giambattista Valli. If you want to look like you're well versed in the fashion world when you walk into your SO's grandma's house for dinner or your best friend's classy soirée, we have some solid ideas for you. Keep reading to digest our holiday trend report in full and pick up pieces you like along the way, or skip right ahead to the category you fully expected to be on this list and can't wait to scope out.
- Holiday Fashion Trend 2019: Sequins
- Holiday Fashion Trend 2019: Velvet Minidresses
- Holiday Fashion Trend 2019: Fun Drop Earrings
- Holiday Fashion Trend 2019: Crystal and Rhinestone Heels
- Holiday Fashion Trend 2019: Tuxedo Dressing
- Holiday Fashion Trend 2019: Embellished Barrettes
- Holiday Fashion Trend 2019: Metallic Sheens
- Holiday Fashion Trend 2019: Mini Top-Handle Bags
- Holiday Fashion Trend 2019: '80s Pouf Sleeves
- Holiday Fashion Trend 2019: Sheer Blouses
- Holiday Fashion Trend 2019: Ornate Headbands
Holiday Fashion Trend 2019: Sequins
This season's sequins come in all different sizes and colors. They're woven into sweaters and they cover gowns from head to toe. If you need a little inspiration, check out Kiernan Shipka's Miu Miu mini, with loads of paillettes, crystals, and feathers.
Preen by Thornton Bregazzi Tear-Drop Sequin Dress
Three Pink Hearts Sequin Minidress
Mary Katrantzou Theresa Dress
Mango Sequined Outfit
Paco Rabanne Paillette-Embellished Outfit
Rixo Tyra Dress
Mango Assymetric Sequin Top
Holiday Fashion Trend 2019: Velvet Minidresses
Choose your jewel tone and impress in a tight-fitting, form-flattering mini. We love how velvet looks with tights and a statement earring during the holiday season, luxurious as ever when you walk into the room.
Mango Velvet Dress ($46)
Zara Velvet Bow Jacket + Miniskirt
Vylette Panne Velvet Ruched-Side Dress
Reformation Boheme Dress
Shein Leg-of-Mutton Sleeve Ruched-Front Split-Hem Velvet Dress
Amanda Uprichard Shandi Dress
Alexa Chung Kimono Dress
Sandra Mansour Velvet Glitter Minidress
Holiday Fashion Trend 2019: Fun Drop Earrings
Whether you prefer fringe, gemstones, or a waterfall of rhinestones, there's something for everyone this holiday season. We picture these earrings as ornaments for your ears, some of which barely graze the shoulder, making for the ultimate statement.
BaubleBar Gloria Drop Earrings
Mango Rhinestone Pendant Earrings
Shashi Joy Ride Earrings
Stella + Ruby London Chain-Drop Earrings
Oscar de la Renta Women's Waterfall Earrings
Kenneth Jay Lane Women's Crystal Waterfall Earrings
The Ashleigh Bergman Collective x Eden Presley Diamond Initial on Turquoise Huggie Earring
August & June Long Serpent Earrings
Holiday Fashion Trend 2019: Crystal and Rhinestone Embellished Heels
Rather than a shoe that's overdramatic or covered in glitter, this season's heels are only just defined with a shimmery embellishment at the strap or buckle. They're a step above minimalism, but still attention grabbing enough.
Topshop Sky Black Diamante Block Shoes
Off-White Crystal Satin Zip-Tie Sandals
LPA Ryan Heel in Mint
Schutz Women's Blanck PVC Rhinestone Dress Sanda
Charles & Keith Satin Embellished-Buckle Mary Jane Heels
Raye Glare Heel in Blue
Holiday Fashion Trend 2019: Tuxedo Dressing
You can appear well suited with a one-and-done number, like this JW Jason Wu x Kohl's jumpsuit, or you can coordinate two tailored pieces together. We're also seeing tons of tuxedo minidresses this season, if you're all about a little leg.
JW Jason Wu x Kohl's Tuxedo Jumpsuit ($60, originally $88)
Topshop Blazer + Dress
ASOS Design Curve Velvet Tux
Prabal Gurung Tux Jacket Dress
By the Way. Melanie Halter Tuxedo Jumpsuit in Black
Bailey44 Dirty Money Ponte Dress
Holiday Fashion Trend 2019: Barrettes
If you're not much of a headband gal and you don't love hats, try decorating your hair with funky clips and embellished barrettes. It's just a touch of glam, but it'll make you stand out even more.
Alessandra Rich Set of Three Silver-Tone and Crystal Hair Slides ($215)
Zara Pack of Bow and Pearl Barrettes
Pull&Bear 3 Pack of Rhinestone Hair Clips
Marc Jacobs Women's Scalloped Crystal Barrette
Loeffler Randall Brenna Beaded Barrette
Holiday Fashion Trend 2019: Metallic Sheens
You can add a spark of metallic to your look in a simple way (think: tights threaded with glitter), or you can go all out and create the ultimate evening look in a glimmering set. Certain satins and silks shine just as bright when the light catches them at the right angle.
Zara Metallic Effect Blazer With Bow ($90) and Zara Pleated Pants ($50)
Coyan Pia Dress in Blush
Pull&Bear Shimmery Silver Tights
Roland Mouret Draped Metallic Silk-Blend Jumpsuit
Zara Metallic-Effect Shirt Dress
Lein Dotted Set
Holiday Fashion Trend 2019: Mini Top-Handle Tote Bags
These little boxes and pouches are dainty and provide just enough room for the essentials. This season, shop one in a highly textured fabric. That way, even if your bag is all black, it'll still stand out against your outfit.
Rosantica Jacques Small Crystal-Embellished Velvet Tote
By Far Ball Clutch Bag in Black Croc Leather
The Sant Kinchaku Mini Leather Tote
Cult Gaia Estelle Mini Faux-Fur Top-Handle Bag
Holiday Fashion Trend 2019: '80s Pouf Sleeves
Poufy sleeves aren't going anywhere. You can achieve the '80s look with a bright blouse or a fabulous dress that comes in the minidress silhouette with gathered fabric at the shoulders.
POPSUGAR Puff-Sleeve Woven Top
Mango Puffed-Sleeves Dress
For Love & Lemons Isabeli Minidress
ASOS Design Curve Ruched Minidress With Puff Sleeves in Check Print
ASOS Design Curve Ruched Minidress With Puff Sleeves in Check Print ($28, originally $56)
Holiday Fashion Trend 2019: Sheer Blouses
Whether you choose to layer a cami or crop top under your blouse, or show more skin, this trend is positively alluring and feels right for evening events and holiday dinners. There are plenty of modest silhouettes to choose from with Victorian-inspired collars and pussy-bow details.
Zara Full-Sleeve Blouse ($70)
Pull&Bear Polka-Dot Organza Shirt
Noelly NY LiLi Sheer Crop
Storets Cora Volume Sleeve Organza Blouse
Universal Standard Thames Fog Top
Ganni Paradise Flint Organza Shirt
Topshop Black Mesh Wrap Top
Holiday Fashion Trend 2019: Embellished Headbands
These are a big favorite of ours, literally and figuratively. Tall, velvet headbands sit like crowns atop the head, adorned with gemstones and pretty jewels. The one you pick should absolutely speak to your personality and go with plenty of the party dresses you've been stocking up.
