This is Campus Fashion, your source of inspiration for seasonal trends, cool finds, and wardrobe basics to keep you looking stylish throughout the year.
It’s almost time for the holidays, which means there will be more opportunities for family get-togethers and parties to attend. From traditional classics to modern trends, there are many styles to choose from this year. The Cascade compiled a list of fun party looks that are perfect for this festive season.
Velvet is a traditional holiday staple, whether it be a holiday dress or a velvet blazer. For a formal party, pair a burgundy velvet midi dress with a strand of pearls, black heels, sheer tights and a camel wool coat. You can also wear a black velvet maxi skirt with a white bejeweled sweater, black ankle boots, and snowflake earrings.
Elegant and demure, little black dresses remain a wardrobe staple and are the most versatile piece on our list that can be reworn for many special occasions. Wear a black cap sleeve sheath dress, black tights, black heels, a faux fur coat, chandelier earrings, and a matching statement necklace for a dramatic look. For a more casual get-together, wear a knit black dress, black tights, a burgundy belt, statement earrings, tall black boots, and a burgundy wool coat.
Tuxedos
Nothing says celebration like a tuxedo. A black and white classic tuxedo is a versatile holiday outfit that can work for formal galas, dinner parties, and swing dancing masquerade balls. For a more festive look, add a red bow tie or swap out the black jacket for a burgundy or dark green blazer.
Sequins
Shine this fall and winter season in sequins, whether it is a full head to toe outfit, or used as an accent. This popular style makes any holiday outfit fun and glittery. Pair a long sequin champagne coloured cardigan with a matching tank top, black dress pants, and black ballet flats. Adding a sequin scarf as an accent to an all black outfit is another way to add some sparkle to a holiday ensemble.
Sweater dresses are a great winter staple that are warm and festive when done just right. For a fun party look, pair a white Chanel-inspired sweater dress with nude tights, nude heels, pearl stud earrings and a long black faux fur collared evening coat. In a more casual setting, wear a deep red cable-knit fit-and-flare sweater dress, black tights and tall black boots, a cream wrap coat, and matching cream gloves.
A classic that cannot be excluded is the ugly sweater. Ugly sweaters are fun to wear and come in many colours and patterns. For a more elegant holiday look, pair a Fair Isle cream and navy sweater with navy dress pants, black ankle boots, and simple cubic studs. At a fun party with friends, go all out by wearing an oversized red and green Christmas sweater of your favourite holiday character, black jeans, a sparkly red Santa hat and black shearling boots.
There you have it, a list of some festive-worthy outfit ideas to celebrate in style. May your holidays be filled with wonderful opportunities to celebrate with family and friends. Happy holidays and Happy New Year everyone!
Rachel is working towards a BA with a concentration in English and Theatre. She has been employed at The Cascade since Fall 2021 as a Staff Writer and a Jr. News Editor. Currently, she is the sectional News Editor and enjoys meeting and interviewing people as well as taking long walks in nature. Rachel also likes to stay up to date on the latest trends and informs students through her fashion column entitled Campus Fashion.