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19 stylish outfits to wear to this year's holiday party

During the last stretch of the year, from the end of October through to the beginning of January, there are at least four holidays that are commonly celebrated: Halloween, Thanksgiving, New Year's Eve and an end-of-year holiday such as Christmas or Hanukkah. And odds are, you need to celebrate all of them multiple times with various groups of friends, family and coworkers.

For each event, you're going to need something perfect to wear.

In this article: Cosonsen Mini Dress, Amazon Essentials Sweater and Snowtorious Ugly Christmas Sweater.

Types of holiday parties

There are many types of holiday parties, though some are more common than others.

  • Club party: These involve going to one or several bars and clubs throwing themed bashes. You should dress sharply if you're hoping to meet someone or comfortably if going with friends.
  • Family and/or friends party: The only guidance for these is to know your group's tastes and limitations. For example, don't wear risque clothing to events with plenty of kids or, conversely, do wear dumb, holiday-themed risque clothing if your friend group finds it funny.
  • Office party: Not every office throws one, but if they do, it's usually expected that you dress business casual, at the very least. Try wearing holiday-themed ties and jewelry, etc., to impress.
  • Ugly Christmas sweater party: This is the crown jewel of holiday-season parties. If you're going to one of these, don't mess around. Find the ugliest, funniest sweater you can find or face great shame and judgment.

Best holiday party outfits for women

Cosonsen Mini Dress

This flirty dress is perfect for a holiday party at the club thanks to its multi-layer ruffled skirt and little tied waist. It comes in six sizes and 37 designs.

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Grace Karin Midi Skirt

This all-purpose skirt can be dressed up or down as required for your event. It's got a nice flow and the pleating helps it look more complex than it is. It comes in five sizes and 23 designs.

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Lee Pants

These pants are great for wearing to your next office party, though most will probably want them just for their four pockets. It comes in 28 sizes and 12 designs.

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Lime Flare Cami Tank Top

This sequined top doesn't come on too strong, but it's still more of an event-with-friends outfit than a professional one. It comes in five sizes and 12 designs.

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Tipsy Elves Sweater Dress

This set of sweaters is perfect for keeping your upper body warm during chilly parties. They come in eight sizes and 16 designs, though some of them are closer to "ugly Christmas sweater" than cute.

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Best holiday party outfits for men

Amazon Essentials Sweater

This sweater is an all-around addition to your closet that can be worn to almost any kind of event, not just holiday parties. It comes in six sizes and 12 designs.

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Coofandy Dress Shirt

This shirt uses a different design on the inside so when you loosen your collar and roll up your sleeves, you get a two-tone look that catches the eye. It comes in seven sizes and 17 designs.

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EndoraDore Two-Piece Set

This two-piece is meant for beachside celebrations in areas where it's still warm during the holidays. It comes in five sizes, five colors with shorts and four colors with pants.

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Haggar Pants

Every man needs a good pair of simple, clean dress pants for occasions that call for a refined outfit. This is that pair. It comes in 17 sizes and four designs.

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Jogal Button-Down Shirt

This dress shirt is available in seven holiday-themed designs that come across as more playful rather than "ugly Christmas sweater." It comes in 10 sizes, including ones for kids if you want to match with them at a family event.

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Best ugly Christmas sweaters for women

#followme Ugly Christmas Sweater

This risque sweater is a good way to signal to possible new friends that you're down to party. It comes in five sizes and 13 other designs.

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Cfanny Ugly Christmas Hoodie

There's something special about an ugly cat sweater, and with crossed eyes and hair that resembles a Christmas tree, this one is extra ugly. It comes in six sizes and eight other designs.

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Off The Rack Ugly Christmas Sweater

As if ugly Christmas sweaters didn't get enough attention, this one adds some LED lights to make sure yours is noticed by everyone. It comes in six sizes and 12 other designs.

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Pink Queen Ugly Christmas Sweater

This sweater isn't ugly for its designs, but rather for the odd way it bunches up and hangs on the body. It comes in five sizes and 14 designs.

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Raisevern Ugly Christmas Sweater

Clothing that's made to resemble a person's body is a valuable corner of the ugly Christmas sweater world. It comes in five sizes and 38 other designs.

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Best ugly Christmas sweaters for men

Snowtorious Ugly Christmas Sweater

This is for the pun-loving rap fan in your life. It comes in eight sizes and in red or black.

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Ugly Christmas Party Ugly Christmas Sweater

Mugshots aren't usually what people are proud of, but this one shows a fierce-looking reindeer. It comes in seven sizes and nine other reindeer-centric designs.

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Ugly Christmas Sweater Ugly Christmas Sweater

This sweater features a golf-loving Santa for the golf-loving person in your life. It even has a little pom-pom on Santa's hat. It comes in five sizes and 19 other designs.

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U Look Ugly Today Ugly Christmas Sweater

This sweater features the big quote from "Home Alone"'s fake movie that lots of people think is a real movie. It comes in six sizes and 11 other designs.

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