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HOLIDAY STYLE GUIDE · 4 MIN READ
What to Wear to Every Holiday Dinner This Year
Elegant, comfortable and covered where you want to be. Six easy outfits for Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve, chosen for women who are done with short and tight.
Sound familiar?
The invitations start arriving in November. Thanksgiving with the family. The Christmas party. Dinner with old friends. New Year's Eve.
And every year you open your closet and think the same thing: I have nothing to wear.
Most stores don't make it any easier. Half of what you find is short, tight or sleeveless. The other half is so plain it feels like you've given up. What you really want is simple: something you feel beautiful in, that you can sit, eat and laugh in for hours.
4 simple rules for a holiday dress you'll love
- Coverage you're comfortable with. Sleeves, a higher neckline or a soft drape, so you're not adjusting your dress all evening.
- A length you can sit in. Midi or maxi. Graceful when you walk in, comfortable at the table.
- Fabric with a little weight. Velvet, jacquard and layered chiffon drape beautifully and are kind to every figure.
- A color that glows by candlelight. Navy, deep green, black and rich brown look warm and elegant in evening light.
We built our Holiday Party Edit around exactly these four rules. Here's what we would wear, dinner by dinner.
Our picks, dinner by dinner
Dinner 1 of 6
Thanksgiving
Black Chiffon Overlay Tunic & Wide-Leg Pants Set
A long, airy chiffon layer over tailored wide-leg pants. It feels as easy as your favorite loungewear but looks polished at the table, and the wide legs give you room to relax after dinner.
Dinner 2 of 6
Dinner with friends
Green Jacquard Boat Neck Three-Quarter Sleeve Maxi Dress
A classic boat neckline, three-quarter sleeves and a rich green jacquard with texture you can see from across the table. Add flats or ankle boots and you're ready.
Dinner 3 of 6
The Christmas party
Navy Velvet Embellished Wrap Midi Dress
Deep navy velvet in a flattering wrap shape, with just enough embellishment to catch the light. Festive without trying too hard.
Dinner 4 of 6
Christmas Eve
Emma Draped V-Neck Evening Maxi Dress
Soft draping and a graceful V-neck, in dark green, Venetian red or brown. Elegant for a candlelight service or a quiet dinner at home.
Dinner 5 of 6
Christmas dinner
Brown Floral Velvet V-Neck Mermaid Maxi Dress
Warm brown velvet with an embossed floral pattern and a gently flared hem. Rich, cozy and beautiful in every family photo by the tree.
Dinner 6 of 6
New Year's Eve
Olive Green Glitter Sequin Maxi Dress
One night a year deserves a little sparkle. Olive green sequins in a long, elegant silhouette. Cold outside? Layer it with our Navy Velvet Long Coat with gold piping.
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Holiday dresses from $59.95
Our Pre-Black Friday prices are live on the entire Holiday Party Edit. Order early so your outfit arrives well before your first dinner.
