Holiday Party Look Guide
Dress for the most festive night of the year
Holiday parties deserve the most considered version of your dressing — this is the occasion to wear the piece you've been saving, go bolder with colour, and let accessories do their work. This guide covers every festive detail from outfit to fragrance.
Outfit
Holiday parties reward those who lean into the season. Deep jewel tones — emerald, burgundy, sapphire, or rich red — photograph beautifully and feel celebratory. Metallics (gold, silver, bronze) are fully appropriate and universally flattering. For men: a dark suit with a statement tie or pocket square in a festive colour covers any dress code.
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Sequin or metallic dress
A column or shift dress in gold or silver sequin is the holiday party classic that always delivers.
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Velvet blazer women
A deep velvet blazer in emerald, burgundy, or navy over tailored trousers is a festive power look.
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Dark suit men holiday party
A well-fitted navy or charcoal suit with a rich tie or pocket square is the failsafe formal party look.
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Embellished heels
Crystal, metallic, or embellished heels are the footwear for a holiday party — no overthinking needed.
Hair
Holiday party hair should celebrate the occasion. Glamorous updos, Hollywood waves, and sleek low buns all work for formal events. For men, a freshly cut style with a product that gives natural shine completes a dressed-up look. Use long-wear products to ensure the style holds from cocktails to midnight.
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Strong-hold glossy hair spray
Sets holiday party hair with a glamorous shine finish that holds all evening.
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Hot rollers or curling wand
Creates Hollywood waves or voluminous curls that last through a long evening.
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Crystal hair pin set
Jewelled pins elevate any updo into a celebration-worthy style.
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Shine hair oil men
A few drops of hair oil for men creates a polished, high-shine dressed-up finish.
Makeup
Holiday parties are the permission slip for your most dramatic makeup look. Bold red lip. Smoky eye. Glitter liner. This is the one occasion where every element can be turned up — just keep one feature as the hero. The classic combination: a red lip with minimal eye, or a full smoky eye with a nude-to-berry lip.
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Classic red lipstick holiday
A true red is the single most powerful holiday party beauty decision. Choose a blue-red for cool skin, orange-red for warm skin.
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Glitter eyeshadow holiday
A foil or glitter shadow in champagne, gold, or deep green for a show-stopping eye.
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Full coverage holiday foundation
A long-wear formula for an all-night event. Matte or natural finish depending on your skin type.
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Setting spray holiday party
Ensures your holiday makeup stays intact from pre-dinner drinks to the last song of the night.
Accessories
Holiday parties are the season for accessories to take centre stage. Statement earrings, a sparkle bag, a layered necklace set — all of it is appropriate. For men: cufflinks, a silk pocket square, and a quality watch are the festive accessory trifecta. Lean into shine and texture.
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Statement chandelier earrings
Long crystal or rhinestone drops are the holiday party earring that completes any dress.
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Sequin evening bag
A metallic or sequin clutch is the perfect holiday party bag — festive, small, and functional.
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Crystal bracelet stack
A layered set of crystal and chain bracelets catches every light at a party.
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Silk pocket square men
A rich burgundy, green, or patterned pocket square is the holiday party signature for men.
Fragrance
Holiday parties call for fragrance with sillage — a scent that announces your arrival and lingers in a room after you've moved on. Rich orientals, spiced woods, and warm amber-vanilla compositions are the season's perfume archetypes. Apply generously to pulse points, and consider a hair mist for extra longevity.
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Oriental spice perfume women holiday
A rich oriental — amber, rose, and spice — is the olfactory signature of the holiday season.
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Warm amber cologne men holiday
An amber-woody cologne with depth and projection for a confident entrance at any party.
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Hair perfume mist
A lightly-scented hair mist applied over your style adds fragrance with every movement.
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Luxury perfume gift set holiday
A curated fragrance set is the ideal holiday gift and the occasion to try something new.
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