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Struggling to find the perfect Christmas outfit? Sick of recycling your red dress from middle school(like I am)? Look no further than this article. Here, I’ve rounded up a list of Christmas ensembles for all tastes-from timeless plaid, sleek velvet, and pieces with a little shimmer! 

  1. Plaid Midi Skirt-J Crew Factory

https://factory.jcrew.com/p/womens/categories/clothing/skirts/midi-and-maxi/printed-bias-slip-skirt/CC679?color_name=autumn-crimson-candy-ap&N=SMALL&noPopUp=true&srcCode=Paid_Search%7CShopping_Pmax%7CGoogle%7CPMG%5EG%5E99107528126_21151311762___c_pla_local_1128_9001845&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=shopping_ads&utm_campaign=FACT_Shopping_PLA_US_All_LIA_PMax_X_Google_X&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3sq6BhD2ARIsAJ8MRwUlX-MVngn7heXy5MJ0f8MBaUcNttMQNdoSnKKISjIk1oRT6Wy1xFUaAiP3EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&epik=dj0yJnU9MC1HY2t3TXBmeWRYcVlvci14VE5tWFZLMnI3bjhxd2smcD0wJm49eEpJMUl3RGNHVUp2UU53ZXBUSVdKUSZ0PUFBQUFBR2R3VVNr

Looking for a festive yet sophisticated piece? Join in on the midi skirt trend and pair this with a long sleeve or cozy sweater for a chic yet comfy Christmas look.

  1. Plaid Midi Dress-Land’s End/Macy’s

https://www.macys.com/shop/product/lands-end-womens-drapey-flannel-smocked-midi-dress-with-ruffle-strap?ID=19993760&swatchColor=Heritage+red+plaid

Surprise, I’ve included my personal Christmas outfit! This year, I was looking for a more mature, classic look that would age with me. This midi dress by Land’s End could pass for a Hill House original, and is soft, comfortable, flattering and has pockets! If you’re looking for an affordable holiday dress that will last you years, definitely invest in this one.

3) Plaid Mini Dress-Altar’d State

https://www.altardstate.com/as/clothing/dresses/mini-dresses/palmer-plaid-dress/1004478812.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3sq6BhD2ARIsAJ8MRwU_9P932vh7vDr6Xgj5i945QOPvnnPUlgq93QhwAVLqXzTHlfKZDlwaAuRhEALw_wcB&epik=dj0yJnU9MFZqOERZSGRUT0lwZjNpaVBRMFgwZ1lZMW9GQUpwUmUmcD0wJm49anQxZjd5YWIxdVpicUpXNWtrc0tCZyZ0PUFBQUFBR2R3VVRz

Looking for a younger silhouette this Christmas? This dress from Altar’d State is the perfect plaid mini to rock for all your holiday festivities this year.

4) Sequin Mini Dress-Altar’d State

https://www.altardstate.com/as/sale/sale-dresses/kiki-sequin-mini-dress/004310_ASWD-244-419-0007.html?epik=dj0yJnU9MHBZbzZVakpGcmt6XzROTW1rMEFoWHN6SDRQSU9HMlomcD0wJm49bTlOZlpnN092dGVkeXd5NlBqYklkdyZ0PUFBQUFBR2R3VVgw

You might be noticing a pattern here…I can always find a Christmas outfit I love at Altar’d State. This sequin dress is a fun alternative to the more traditional prints and patterns listed above, and can also be reused for New Year’s!

5) Velvet Bow Dress-Anthropologie 

https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/hybrid/endless-rose-velvet-bow-mini-dress?color=001&inventoryCountry=US&countryCode=US&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_source=Google&utm_campaign=US+-+Shopping+-+PMAX+-+Apparel+-+Dresses+-+Dresses&utm_content=&utm_term=&creative=&device=c&matchtype=&network=x&utm_kxconfid=vx6rd81ts&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAire5BhCNARIsAM53K1hDnnb9toGpXhdzpuGh6PC6d6F6MvC2lHytUSMQyC0pXOPho9TXcq8aAqihEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&type=STANDARD&quantity=1&epik=dj0yJnU9Yk55dUJpSndpRGJ2NWcxemdsUHd4Sml5UmN4Q3ZVcEImcD0wJm49ZHpUUS1yUVBrM0R4cUEzNlFnWlFzQSZ0PUFBQUFBR2R3VVk0

Rounding out our list is this gorgeous velvet mini with an adorable Blair Waldorf-inspired bow. I mean how can you resist?

I hope you all can rock some of this looks this holiday season!

Emily Kelley

Holy Cross '27

Hi everyone! I'm Emily and I'm a sophomore at Holy Cross. I'm from Canton, MA and I'm a psychology major/education minor studying to become a kindergarten teacher! I love to read, write, cook, and do yoga in my free time. I'm so excited to be back for another year of HerCampus and start writing! :)