Holiday Outfits For Your Color Season
Does anyone else scramble when it comes time to find a holiday party outfit?
It’s so hard to find something that you feel great in, that feels holiday appropriate, without feeling corny.
I’m gonna help you put together a banging holiday outfit for your color palette that not only looks great for the Christmas party but has pieces you can re-wear on other occasions. Because ain’t nobody got room for a whole holiday outfit, only drawer in their closet.
First, I’ll show you some holiday outfits I came up with, and then you can jump to your season for links to items with the same vibe in your best colors.
Jump to picks for: Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter
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I tried to use pieces as the base that you probably have in your closet. That way you don’t have to go out and buy a whole holiday fit.
Cause if you’re like me, you probably have a lot of gifts to shop for and you just want to show up to the party looking good!
A basic Holiday Outfit formula
Here’s the basic outfit formula that’s gonna work for every season:
IVORY/WHITE TOP (cardigan, silk tank, or blouse )➕ SLIP SKIRT/ELEVATED PANTS ( in your color palette )
🤫 Not to brag, but I have found THE ivory blouse/bodysuit that works for any party, with any bottom, and for any skin tone (except maybe Cool Winters who might opt for a true white version. It does come in navy and black, though 😉)
and When in doubt…
remember popping on a red lip, a red nail polish and sparkly jewelry will make your outfit give holiday, easily!
Here’s a quick checklist:
☐ Red nail polish or red lipstick to polish off the look?
💋 Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter
💅 Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter
☐ Need more sparkle? ✨
☐Jewelry ☐Shoe ☐Other
☐ Need a cold weather accessory? a shawl is always a chic option 🤩
☐ Classy updo with statement climber earrings OR leave it down 👩🦰
Holiday Outfit Ideas For Your Color Palette 🎄 ✨
I found a lot of items at Quince, which has a lot of basics and many colors, at an affordable price point.
Outfit #1
Ivory Bodysuit| Metallic Slip Skirt |Red Dress
Reds, greens, white, metallics…don’t they just activate the holiday spirit? You can never go wrong with a classic ivory/white top. Pair it with an elevated bottom like this metallic skirt! Or just rock a festive dress!
Springs: Ivory Sequin Sweater| Green Trouser|Lace Mule Heel
Summer: Embellished Sweater | Cherry Red Tie Dress | Leather Strappy Heel
Autumn: Ivory Bodysuit| Metallic Gold Trouser|Red Velvet Pump
Winter: Button-down| Metallic Emerald Skirt |Embellished Heel
✨Color Tip ✨
Warm Palettes: Springs, you can do a true Christmas red for your bottoms whether it leans bold or slightly lighter. Reach your trusted poppy red, candy apple red, and watermelon. For greens think leaf green and shamrock for that holiday feel.
Cool Palettes: A true Christmas green works for Summers and Winters, but they can also play with emerald, jade, or even a darker, sultry green. Winter palettes can do also do a traditional Christmas red. Summers, if you’re looking to spice it up, try a cherry red that’s on a more muted fabric.
Outfit #2
Ivory Cardigan | Cashmere Cardigan| Ivory Slip Skirt| Belt Chain
If there’s ever a time to accessorize, it’s with a monochromatic outfit. Add a chain belt, sparkly heel, or glam shawl!
Springs: Red Off-Shoulder Cardigan| Red Midi Dress | Belt Chain | Pearl Mule | Double Hoop Earring
Summer: Cardigan | Green Slip Skirt | Velvet Pointed Toe | Belt Chain
Autumn: Tweed Jacket| Pleated Wide-Leg Pant | Belt Chain | Embellished Heel
Winter: Cashmere Cardigan| Silk Midi Dress | Belt Chain
✨Color Tip ✨
Warm Palettes: This red cashmere scarf is gorgeous for you
Cool Palettes: pop on this festive green or moody burgundy scarf for your next monochrome outfit
Outfit #3
Red Cardigan| Denim | Ballet Flat
Not every holiday outfit has to be over the top. Here’s my relaxed holiday look, perfect for the kids’ school holiday party or even a casual day at the office. Those basic cardigans and ivory/white tops are the perfect foundation for these outfits! You can spice up the outfit with fun, elevated bottoms.
Springs: Cashmere Cardigan|Ivory Silk Cami| Bow Jeans| Metallic High-Tops
Summer: Emerald Shawl | Cashmere Cardigan | Coated Denim | Red Lip
Autumn: Green Cardigan | Gold Coated Pant | Clog | Dainty Earring
Winter: Structured Cardigan| Satin Button-Down| Embellished Denim | Burgundy Mule
Outfit #4
Not every holiday outfit has to be over the top... unless you want it to 👀😂
Think faux furs, sparkly jewelry, and shoes that make a statement. Don’t forget your red lip!
Springs: Faux Fur Jacket | Ivory Bodysuit | Slip Skirt | Red Lip
Summer: Faux fur Collard Coat | Silk Tie-Neck Blouse | Faux Leather Pant
Autumn: Faux Fur Cover | Red Gathered Dress | Deep Burgundy Heel | Crystal Lariat Necklace
Winter: Faux Fur Cape | Textured Dress |Delicate Bow Heel | Elegant Earring
Not into the traditional holiday colors? That’s okay, wear whatever speaks to you!
Just add your best red lip, nail polish, and a few sparkling accessories, and watch your outfit go from everyday to holiday, even with a non-traditional palette🤩
If you’d like a closer look at my top picks for banging holiday outfits, just click a button below. 👇
Happy Holidays🥂
XO, Lindsey from Created Colorful
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