7 Low-Key Holiday Season Outfits That Don't Involve Buying a Sparkly Dress

You'll wear these looks far more than once a year.

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I'll admit that I've worn my fair share of sparkly outfits during the holiday season over the years, and I'm sure I will again. Sure, sparkles and sequins are a bit cliché this time of year, but that's not why I sometimes avoid them. Most of the holiday season occasions on my agenda are somewhat chill, so outfits that are more low-key than a sparkly dress are needed. That said, I still want to look festive this time of year. For that reason, I've been seeking out special, effortless outfits to wear this holiday season, and I hit the jackpot with the following looks.

From outfits that include winter's biggest sweater trend to the most elegant way to style a faux fur coat and the chicest way to wear jeans to an event, these seven ideas can be worn from everything from an office holiday party to a New Year's Day brunch. Trust me—compliments are in your future if you choose to recreate any of these festive formulas. Keep scrolling to find out what you need to do so.

Brown, Green, and Red Sweaters + Black Pants + Pumps

If you want to look especially festive, try this unique way of wearing red and green. Three sweaters are better than one, right?

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Fair Isle Sweater + Black Pants + Pumps

Nothing says the holidays like a red Fair Isle sweater. Pair it with heels and black trousers to up the elegance.

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Long Coat + Faux Fur Scarf + Black Jeans + Loafers

Faux-fur scarfs have quickly become winter's It accessory. They dress any outfit up in an instant.

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Fur Coat + Belt + Flared Jeans + Heels

The only thing better than a fur coat is a belted fur coat. This combination looks especially cool with flared jeans.

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Leopard-Print Blazer + Black Pants + Pumps

When you wear a piece as statement-making as a leopard-print blazer, you don't need much else.

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Fair Isle Cardigan + Dark-Wash Jeans + Sheer Tights + Heels

The combination of dark denim and sheer tights makes a Fair Isle cardigan look instantly dressier.

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Cashmere Sweater + Brocade Pants + Flats

When you want to look festive without really trying, pair your flats and simple sweater with a pair of printed trousers.

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Allyson Payer
Allyson Payer
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Allyson is a senior editor forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater arts. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.