What Should You Wear to a Holiday Party? We Created the Ultimate Guide For You

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.

Zara Textured Sequin Sweater ($50)

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi Tear-Drop Sequin Dress ($1,640)

Mary Katrantzou Theresa Dress ($2,365)

Mango Sequined Top ($60) and Mango Sequined Skirt ($80)

Paco Rabanne Paillette-Embellished Chain Mail Top ($1,780) and Paco Rabanne Paillette Embellished Chain Mail Skirt ($1,910)

Rixo Tyra Dress ($560)

Mango Assymetric Sequin Top ($120)

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 ($119) and Zara Velvet Miniskirt ($70)

Reformation Boheme Dress ($278)

Shein Leg-of-Mutton Sleeve Ruched-Front Split-Hem Velvet Dress ($15)

Amanda Uprichard Shandi Dress ($212)

Alexa Chung Kimono Dress ($370)

Sandra Mansour Velvet Glitter Minidress ($1,495)

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.

Roxanne Assoulin Technicolor Rainbow Earrings ($220)

BaubleBar Gloria Drop Earrings ($36)

Mango Rhinestone Pendant Earrings ($30)

Shashi Joy Ride Earrings ($42)

Stella + Ruby London Chain-Drop Earrings ($56)

Oscar de la Renta Women's Waterfall Earrings ($329)

Kenneth Jay Lane Women's Crystal Waterfall Earrings ($100)

The Ashleigh Bergman Collective x Eden Presley Diamond Initial on Turquoise Huggie Earring ($340)

August & June Long Serpent Earrings ($1,485)

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.

Amina Muaddi Gilda 95Mm Crystal Embellished Mules ($1,280)

Topshop Sky Black Diamante Block Shoes ($68)

Off-White Crystal Satin Zip-Tie Sandals ($1,720)

LPA Ryan Heel in Mint ($178)

Schutz Women's Blanck PVC Rhinestone Dress Sanda ($260)

Charles & Keith Satin Embellished-Buckle Mary Jane Heels ($86)

Raye Glare Heel in Blue ($198)

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 Black Crop Tuxedo Double-Breasted Blazer ($100) and Topshop Black Tuxedo Minidress ($85)

ASOS Curve Velvet Wrap Top With Fringe ($72) and ASOS Design Curve Velvet Tux Slim Suit Pants ($72)

Prabal Gurung Tux Jacket Dress ($2,295)

By the Way. Melanie Halter Tuxedo Jumpsuit in Black ($86)

Bailey44 Dirty Money Ponte Dress ($268)

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 ($20)

Pull&Bear 3 Pack of Rhinestone Hair Clips ($10)

Marc Jacobs Women's Scalloped Crystal Barrette ($68, originally $85)

Loeffler Randall Brenna Beaded Barrette ($55)

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 ($895)

Pull&Bear Shimmery Silver Tights ($13)

Roland Mouret Draped Metallic Silk-Blend Jumpsuit ($3,195)

Zara Metallic-Effect Shirt Dress ($70)

Lein Studio Dotted Oversized Blazer ($1,995) and Lein Studio Dotted Flared Pant ($1,150)

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.

Topshop Meg Red Boxy Crossbody Bag ($48)

Rosantica Jacques Small Crystal-Embellished Velvet Tote ($440)

By Far Ball Clutch Bag in Black Croc Leather ($560)

The Sant Kinchaku Mini Leather Tote ($505)

Cult Gaia Estelle Mini Faux-Fur Top-Handle Bag ($330)

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.

Pull&Bear Purple Puff-Sleeve T-Shirt ($36)

POPSUGAR Puff-Sleeve Woven Top ($35, originally $44)

Mango Puffed-Sleeves Dress ($80)

For Love & Lemons Isabeli Minidress ($222)

ASOS Design Curve Ruched Minidress With Puff Sleeves in Check Print ($28, originally $56)

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 ($36)

Noelly NY LiLi Sheer Crop ($290)

Storets Cora Volume Sleeve Organza Blouse ($55)

Universal Standard Thames Fog Top ($60)

Ganni Paradise Flint Organza Shirt ($183)

Topshop Black Mesh Wrap Top ($30)

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.

Lele Sadoughi Mixed-Shape Crystal Knotted Headband ($198)

& Other Stories Pearl Cluster Velvet Headband ($29)

BaubleBar Serafina Braided Headband ($48)

Zara Sparkly Padded Headband ($26)

Wald Berlin Pearl and Shell Embellished Velvet Headband ($141)