"When the holidays roll around, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of baking too many cookies, spending hours making sure gifts are perfectly wrapped, and making sure your kids’ holiday party outfits will fit in just right with the rest of the cousins.
As a mom during the holiday season, you probably don’t have time to spend hours planning and perfecting your holiday looks. Rather than throwing on your go-to red sweater at the last second, turn to these tried-and-true holiday outfit formulas that are easy, chic, and will have you feeling your best.
Whether you need a comfy cute look for your little one’s school holiday party, an elevated outfit for your annual celebration with friends, or a formal look for Christmas Eve, we’ve got you covered. Keep scrolling for 8 mom-approved holiday party outfits, from casual to formal.
Comfy Casual Holiday Party Outfits
From casual gift exchanges with friends to chaperoning at your kiddo’s class party, sometimes you just need a more low-key look. You could go for ultimate comfort with a festive sweater set, or step it up slightly with jeans and an on-theme sweater.
Dressed Up Holiday Party Outfits
Your holiday calendar might be full with your spouse’s office party, a family celebration, and more. These dressed up outfits allow you to show some festive spirit while looking (and feeling!) your absolute best.
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1. bow cardigan
2. embellished skort
3. black tights
4. knee-high boots | wide-calf boots
5. beaded bag
6. crystal hoops
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1. wrap sweater dress
2. plaid coat | similar coat
3. velvet mules
4. pearl bag
5. layered necklace
Fancy Holiday Party Outfits
For the even dressier occasions like Christmas Eve or an elegant company soirée, you’ll need to pull out all the stops for your party outfit. These are some of your fanciest nights of the year, so why not play dress up a bit?
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1. sequin top
2. satin pants
3. black bag | similar bag
4. gold earrings | similar earrings
5. slingback heels
Shop this look:
1. velvet dress
2. satin blazer
3. shimmer tights
4. slingback heels
5. crystal earrings
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Jessica Welsh, Commerce Editor
As Commerce Editor, Jessica oversees and edits all shopping content on The Everymom—including everything from mom fashion to product reviews. She also writes in-depth styling stories, trend reports, capsule wardrobes, gift guides, and more. She has created editorial content for major brands such as Nordstrom, Old Navy, and Kohl’s, and was previously a regular contributor to The Everygirl. Jessica believes that fashion should be accessible to everyone, so she is very determined to scour the internet for the best looks for less and affordable finds.