Gold Holiday Outfits: Gold Dresses, Shoes, Jeans and Bags to Wear Now

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You do not need a full sequin dress to wear gold this season. The easiest gold holiday outfits start with one gold piece in a plain setting: gold flare jeans with a black top, a gold jacquard dress with simple heels, or a gold mini clutch carried with everything you already own. Below are fourteen gold pieces for holiday parties, dinners and cocktail evenings, grouped by what you want to wear.

Gold jeans, tops and skirts for holiday parties

The gold metallic flare jeans are a high-rise, coated stretch flare that looks dressy with a black bodysuit and a heel. The metallic gold top has an asymmetric neckline and a subtle gold finish rather than bright foil, so it works with trousers or a skirt. For a skirt, the metallic midi skirt mixes black and gold in a full A-line shape that goes with a plain black knit.

Gold dresses to wear to a holiday party

A gold dress is the shortest route to a holiday outfit, and the cut decides how you wear it. The gold jacquard midi dress is a scoop-neck fit-and-flare, the most forgiving shape for a long dinner. The gold sequin mini dress is the one for a cocktail party, with a champagne-gold shimmer that needs nothing more than a clutch. The gold satin midi dress drapes into a side cape for a softer, more formal evening. The gold metallic midi dress is a long-sleeve pleated column with flared cuffs, best worn alone with flat or heeled sandals.

Gold shoes and sandals to wear with everything

Gold shoes are the lowest-effort way to wear gold, because they sit under black, navy, ivory and denim without a fuss. The gold ballet flats are a metallic knit with a pointed toe and no heel, the pair to choose if you will be on your feet all night. The gold block heel sandals have a low block heel and crossed straps. For the one special pair, the gold heeled sandals are a sculpted strappy sandal in liquid-metal leather that dresses up a plain black dress.

Gold bags and earrings for a small touch of gold

If a full gold outfit feels like too much, carry or wear it instead. The gold shoulder bag has a metallic finish and a knotted strap for day-into-evening. The gold pleated clutch has a soft, pleated surface that reads as texture rather than shine. The gold shell clutch is a small, sculpted evening bag in a pleated shell shape. The gold bell stud earrings add tiny bows and crystal details for a small holiday accent with a gold dress or metallic jeans.

Which gold piece should you buy first?

For the easiest way to wear gold: choose the gold block heel sandals or the gold ballet flats, since both go with outfits you already own. For a party dress: the gold sequin mini dress is the most festive, and the gold jacquard midi dress is the easiest to wear again. For a bold look on a plain base: wear the gold flare jeans with a black top. For a smaller gesture: pick the gold pleated clutch or the gold bell stud earrings.

More holiday outfit ideas

For more party looks, see our holiday party dresses and holiday lace tops and lace dresses.