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Flawless for The Holidays: 51 Celeb-Inspired Holiday Looks to Try

Sparkling gowns, satin jumpsuits and velvety two-piece ensembles are just the beginning of holiday looks to try courtesy of our favorite celebs. Check out our top picks and get inspired!
By Joslyn Winkfield · Updated October 27, 2020
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Holiday Looks

Sparkling gowns, satin jumpsuits and velvety two-piece ensembles are just the beginning of holiday looks to try courtesy of our favorite celebs. Check out our top picks and get inspired! 

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Zendaya

Wow the other guests at your next event in a satin jumpsuit like Zendaya’s.

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Zendaya

Zendaya, Zendaya. The star is bold as usual in a grey sweater dress topped with a translucent blinged out mini skirt.

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Beyonce

Nothing says “I REALLY Love Christmas” like a long cardigan decked out in trim and ornaments, a santa hat and Christmas tree sunnies to match.

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Beyonce

Bey rocks a tailored velvet suit, a great option to stand out in.

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Gabourey Sidibe

The floral print on Gabby’s red party dress is fun and modern.

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Alicia Quarles

Alicia is full glam in a fur and floral embellished top and perfectly tailored pants.

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Aja Naomi King

A holiday sweater done rigtht! We’re obsessed with this gilded design on Aja’s top.

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Christina Milian

Picture yourself in sheer pants and a cold shoulder top like Christina on New Years Eve.

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Alicia Keys

Want something not so holiday centric? Alicia sports the perfect “downtown” party look.

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Rihanna

Have a Holiday Ball coming up? Take a cue from Riri and try a pale gold gown.

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Sanaa Lathan

Incorporate some black leather into your winter white ensamble à la Sanaa.

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Lupita Nyong’o

Again, Lupita for the win, covered in over 30 carats of jewels.

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Lupita Nyong’o

Yes Lupita! We love the little peeks of glimmer on an otherwise black dress.

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Lupita Nyong’o

Lupita is picture perfect in this gorgrous berry colored dress with matching shoes.

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Angela Bassett

Angela looks fierce in her tomato red jumpsuit.

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Mariah Carey

We love how Ms. Carey made her maxi dress and blingy necklace more casual and cool with a leather biker jacket.

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Misty Copeland

Be “on pointe” like Misty a sheer lace sheath and metallic pumps.

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Aisha Tyler

Aisha looks like a champane ornament in this beaded frock and nude pumps.

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Laverne Cox

Fur: check. Red: check. Studded Valentinos: Check and check! Laverne is ready to party.

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Niecy Nash

Go for all black sophistication in a longer skirt and fitted off the shoulder top. Niecy’s sparkly belt makes the look festive.

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Niecy Nash

Niecy, why are you so fab?! Jewel tones like this vibrant blue look great on everyone, and her bedazzled pumps add the right amount of bling.

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Estelle

Stand out from the crowd in a look no one else will have. We are so into Estelle’s jumpuit and oversized vest combo.

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Ciara

Two pieces and you’re done. We need Ciara’s metallic long sleeve minidress and thigh high boots!

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TK Wonder and Cipriana Quann

For a night out with the girls, dare to bare some skin in a sheer top, or a high slit skirt like the Quann twins.

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Rosario Dawson

Try something fun and playful like Rosario’s sparkly bronze romper.

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Jazmine Sullivan

If you’ll be out at night, stay warm and pull out all the stops like Jazmine, draped in sequins and fur.

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Solange Knowles

Solange is looking festive in forest green wide leg trousers and a drapey off the shoulder top.

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Solange Knowles

Solange remains every bit the cool girl in a soft pink jumpsuit with a super cute cutout.

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Taraji P. Henson

A failproof look is a LBD like Taraji’s, and she adds a pop of color with a gorgeous velvet Chanel bag,

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Karrueche Tran

A jumpsuit is a great alternative to the usual dress. We love the subtle sheen in Karrueche’s outfit.

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Karrueche Tran

Karrueche is daring in a blazer turned dress and the perfect black pump. Let’s appreciate the clutch too!

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LaLa Anthony

The perfect coat is just as important as the dress underneath. We love the color and texture combo Lala is rocking.

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LaLa Anthony

LaLa goes for sexy in a plundging red dress. The longer length balances everything out.

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Brandy

Be ladylike like Brandy in a deep green iridecent frock.

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Michelle Obama

Glimmer like a decked out tree in a chartreuse embroidered dress like First Lady.

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Teyonah Parris

Teyonah looks elegant in this red brocade dress and cage heels. Holiday perfection.

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Kat Graham

Cover yourself in emerald sparkles like Kat if you’re planning on seeing Santa.

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Janelle Monae

Go the cozy route, like Janelle who is working it in a white sweater dress, red topper and over the knee boots.

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Janelle Monae

Of course, look to no one but Janelle for the right way to do menswear for your next party!

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Tessa Thompson

The Creed actress makes the ultimate glam party statement in this geometric number with tulle sleeves.

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Nicki Minaj

Picture yourself in a gilded minidress and boots like Nicki’s for New Years Eve.

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Tia Mowry

Now this is how you bring your beau to an Ugly Sweater party! Tia’s ripped jeans and heels make her sweater cool, and her hubby is the perfect arm candy.

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Gabrielle Union

We are loving Gabby’s floor length sequin number.

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Jennifer Hudson

Channel J-Hud in a glam beaded gown for your next formal event.

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Naomi Campbell

Naomi is pretty in shades of pink and suede. This hue is a nice alternative to the usual Christmas reds.

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Naomie Harris

Oh, Naomie, you never fail us. A red lace mini is a sure showstopper.

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Samira Wiley

Samira’s mixed material dress has just the right amount of shimmer for any occasion.

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Jourdan Dunn

Go for traditional red and white like Jourdan with a high wasted skirt and killer heels.

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Ashley Madekwe

Looking festive and cool is an artform. Ashley nails it in a leather mirrored minidress.

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Selita Ebanks

Selita is ready for some serious partying with friends. Try an embellished white maxi with rose gold heels.

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Hannah Bronfman

The perfect work to party look! Hannah looks professional in her pleasted midi skirt, and her patterend shirt and sexy heels amp up the volume.

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