25 Outfits That’ll Dazzle at Your Office Christmas Party

Ultimately, the difference between workwear and party clothes is crystal clear—so venturing into the gray area of an office Christmas party can feel a bit unnerving. Seriously, how do we combine office-appropriate attire (usually a certain length plus more muted colors, depending on how chill your office vibe is) and party-ready ’fits (sparkles, fun fabric, statement pieces—the exact opposite, basically) in a way that actually looks chic? Turns out, it’s not as scary as it seems. The key is to take aspects of both categories that you love—like luxe blazers and silky fabrics or A-line dresses and dance-floor-ready heels—and throw ’em together without thinking too hard about it.

Standard caveat: the holidays are stressful enough without having to worry whether or not Jan in sales will think your office Christmas party outfit is OTT or has an abundance of “unnecessary” tulle. Live your best life, bb. Wear what makes you feel as festive as possible—even if you’ll just be attending a holiday happy hour via Zoom. And only you know what's gonna fly at your workplace, but many of us are blessed with a more relaxed, inclusive dress code these days.

Our top picks for the best work Christmas party outfits in 2022:

But, regardless of your unique HR department sitch, we've picked out options that can work for all the office party scenarios, from a classic red dress that practically screams ~holidays~ to a matching set that’s equal parts sophisticated and sleek. At home or making the rounds from cubicle to cubicle, your office Christmas party look can be whatever you want it to be.