The 5 Hottest Holiday Fashion Trends, From Cutouts to Feathers

Here to pay homage to the disco era is a new crop of sequined halterneck jumpsuits; chainmail bags; and high-shine dresses. At Paco Rabanne, creative director Julien Dossena has you covered with a silver minibag consisting of assembled chips made of reflective materials. Add a touch of sparkle with the space-age-inspired accessory, or embrace a Studio 54 aesthetic with the Halston Natalia sequined gown, drenched in a hard-to-miss Barbiecore pink.

Nasty Gal Animal Sequin Halterneck Jumpsuit ($84, originally $168)

Paco Rabanne Pacoio Mini Bag ($495)

Halston Natalia Sequined Gown ($387, originally $645)

Gauge81 Naha Draped Lamé Mini Shirt Dress ($745)

A perennial favorite of holiday fashion, feathers have been given new life this season with colorful iterations adorning everything from the hem of minidresses to pajama sets that double as elegant loungewear. Meanwhile, fashion designer Anifa Mvuemba figured out just how to spruce up holiday footwear, offering up the Hanifa feather-trimmed Sahar Sandals to complete any dress or suit set. Go all-out with these styles, which are the perfect blend of playfulness and easy glamour.

Hanifa Sahar Sandals ($379)

Leslie Amon Laurie Minidress ($932)

Sleeper Feather-trimmed Twill Pajama set ($255)

Oséree Lumière Feather-trimmed Stretch-Lurex Shirt ($555)

Similar to the modern disco aesthetic, the shine on trend involves shimmery pieces that are poised to get you noticed at the bar or on the dance floor. This ranges from a cherry glaze metallic corset by Kai Collective to a hot pink top-handle bag in crushed metallic leather by Brandon Blackwood — not to mention LaQuan Smith's vibrant red sequined cutout minidress for maximum impact, or Simon Miller's silver foil trench coat for a touch of extraterrestrial.

Brandon Blackwood Cortni Bag ($275)

Kai Collective Cherry Glaze Metallic Corset ($378)

LaQuan Smith Sequin Cut-Out Minidress ($1,695)

Simon Miller Cato Trench ($695)

This season's cutouts are edged with embellishments that turn them into statement-making details. Take Rebecca Vallance's orange minidress, for example: a row of braided crystals line the midsection cutouts, giving the look a strong visual punch. The same goes for the Mach & Mach blazer-style dress ahead, which boasts slitted sleeves secured by dainty crystal bows.

Rebecca Vallance Loretta Cut Out Minidress ($525)

Cult Gaia Katina Knit Dress ($698)

Mach & Mach Wool Bow-Detail Blazer Dress ($1,176)

Michael Lo Sordo Luna Cutout Silk-Satin Minidress ($790)

Florals get an elegant holiday twist with this season's array of rose-embellished garments. Mara Hoffman is leading the charge with a strapless midi dress that features ruffled rosettes as each cup. Meanwhile, Magda Butrym's similarly designed swimsuit can totally pass as a slinky going-out top, when coordinated with slacks and heels. For a more formal wedding guest dress, look to The Bar's pastel yellow Grayson gown, which boasts a black detachable rose at the center. Breathtaking, to say the least.

Mara Hoffman Mona Midi Dress ($650)

Magda Butrym Embellished Underwired Swimsuit ($500)

The Bar Grayson Gown ($568)

AREA Crystal Rosette Halter Top ($777, originally $1,295)