All You Need for a Festive Holiday Outfit Is a Red Sweater, and These 6 Looks Prove It
While thinking of a holiday outfit might bring images of sparkly dresses and a sea of sequins to mind, there’s nothing as quintessentially holiday-appropriate as a red sweater. The versatile piece (that likely already exists in your wardrobe) can be styled for just about any event your December calendar might hold.
From your office holiday party to the festive night out with friends you need a last-minute outfit for, your red sweater can be dressed up, down, and anywhere in between this season. If you’re getting your holiday outfits mapped out, you don’t need a million new pieces to feel in the spirit—all you need is a red sweater, and these six outfits prove it.
For your office holiday party
Office holiday party approaching? Make your favorite work trousers feel festive by pairing them with a red sweater. Regardless of their color—though we are partial to a pair of plaid or ecru ones for this particular look—they’ll give you a put-together, professional look in a jiff. May we suggest pulling it all together by putting a bow in your hair?
For a day of holiday shopping
Put yourself in the spirit for holiday shopping by opting for a ‘fit that makes your red sweater the focal point. If your day is going to consist of a lot of running around, opt for jeans and your favorite ballet flats or sneakers to make errands feel a bit more bearable. Top it off with a wool coat, and you’ve got yourself a go-to look for all of December’s casual Sundays.
For a festive dinner date
Need your red sweater to feel a bit more dressed up? Layer it over a white button-up. The contrast of the red with the addition of a white collar popping out of the top will make your look feel a bit more elevated, especially if you opt for a red sweater in the form of a cardigan. To prevent it from feeling too business casual, pair the duo with a black mini skirt and your favorite loafers, ballet flats, or knee-high boots.
For a holiday happy hour
One of my recent favorite styling hacks? Buttoning only the top button of a cardigan. Layer a red cardigan over a white tee with only the top button of the cardigan secured, and pile on your favorite accessories for a casual-cool look fitting of a trip to your town’s most decked-out holiday bar.
For your family’s holiday party
There’s no such thing as too much of a good thing, right? Level up your red sweater by making it part of an all-red, monochrome moment. Pair it with red socks and platform loafers and call it a day, or take it one notch further by opting for a plaid mini and trendy red tights. Top it all off with silver accessories and get ready to be the most complimented one at your family’s holiday party.
For a gift exchange with friends
Wearing a sweater the regular way? Boring. Instead, drape yours over your shoulders for a chic, effortless effect. Especially if you’re prone to overheating—or are heading to a party that you know will be crowded and have the heat blasting—draping your sweater over a blouse or bodysuit will make it serve as a festive accessory.
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Bella Gil, Associate Commerce Editor
Because shopping is quite literally her full-time job, Bella is dedicated to making sure you spend your hard-earned money on products you’ll fall in love with. She spends her days testing, researching, and writing about a wide range of topics, from beauty products to rug cleaners and everything in between.
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