The holidays are the time for giving gifts, enjoying feasts, and gathering with family and friends. It’s packed full of events, meaning you need a few holiday outfit options: A Christmas party dress for the annual work get-together, a sweater or blazer for a family dinner (or three), a cozy ensemble for opening gifts on Christmas morning, and of course a little glamourous New Year's Eve outfit. Some people at these holiday events you will only see once a year, so you might as well look great.

Looking for a dress to wear to a work Christmas party? Whether you’re the plus one or the star employee, you probably want to make the best impression. Check out our gown-like jumpsuits, boucle skirt suits, or shimmering dresses and blouses. The best part is that while some of these pieces might have a festive flavour, they’re versatile enough for events throughout the year.

One of those versatile pieces can be houndstooth. It’s a great choice for Christmas outfits but can also join your rotation for any season. A houndstooth blazer is an easy win for an office holiday party, big presentation, or even those family dinners (when grandma wants you to dress up a little). You can also pair it with a matching skirt or pants. If a blazer is too big of a commitment, go with a houndstooth blouse.

For more intimate situations where you can sacrifice glam and elegance for comfort (but still look good) you can’t lose with a cozy sweater. There are plenty of choices that feel merry but can also be worn after the holidays. Try turtlenecks, cable knits, or a plain old crew neck. Fair Ilse Sweaters can be a good choice with their ornate holiday-reminiscent designs that aren’t too festive to be worn on a ski trip or a little fall getaway.

In short, you need to be able to put together a range of looks for the holidays running the gamut from super casual to formal. If you don’t have all the bases covered, we bet you can find something in our holiday lookbook.