26 Holiday Style Ideas Fresh From the Pre-Fall Collections

Emily Farra
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Thigh-high socks and knee-high boots? The combo looked artfully chic in Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Pre-Fall collection for Dior. Add last year’s sequined slipdress and layer a turtleneck underneath for warmth.
Thigh-high socks and knee-high boots? The combo looked artfully chic in Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Pre-Fall collection for Dior. Add last year’s sequined slipdress and layer a turtleneck underneath for warmth.
Photo: Courtesy of Christian Dior
Consider an on-theme puffer coat: This ingenious crimson and black floral puffer is from Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Valentino Pre-Fall 2019 show in Tokyo.
Consider an on-theme puffer coat: This ingenious crimson and black floral puffer is from Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Valentino Pre-Fall 2019 show in Tokyo.
Photo: Filippo Fior / Gorunway.com
A ruby-checked suit like Gucci’s looks festive, yet low-key. Just add slingback pumps and some gold jewelry—and a snack, of course.
A ruby-checked suit like Gucci’s looks festive, yet low-key. Just add slingback pumps and some gold jewelry—and a snack, of course.
Photo: Courtesy of Gucci
Consider this monogrammed, monochrome Max Mara knit and trousers the cozy, chic antidote to an ugly Christmas sweater.
Consider this monogrammed, monochrome Max Mara knit and trousers the cozy, chic antidote to an ugly Christmas sweater.
Photo: Courtesy of Max Mara
A sparkly slip dress is a holiday classic, but finding the right shoe can be tricky. You can’t risk frostbite in a strappy sandal, and pumps can look wrong with a barely-there frock. Consider Erdem Moralioglu’s styling hack and toughen up the look with chunky boots.
A sparkly slip dress is a holiday classic, but finding the right shoe can be tricky. You can’t risk frostbite in a strappy sandal, and pumps can look wrong with a barely-there frock. Consider Erdem Moralioglu’s styling hack and toughen up the look with chunky boots.
Photo: Courtesy of Erdem
Why suffer in stilettos? At Oscar de la Renta, Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim styled ladylike dresses with right-now flats trimmed in fur.
Why suffer in stilettos? At Oscar de la Renta, Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim styled ladylike dresses with right-now flats trimmed in fur.
Photo: Courtesy of Oscar de la Renta
Daniel Lee’s debut collection for Bottega Veneta was full of easy silk dresses. Here, he shows you how to winterize your favorite satin number with a shearling coat.
Daniel Lee’s debut collection for Bottega Veneta was full of easy silk dresses. Here, he shows you how to winterize your favorite satin number with a shearling coat.
Photo: Courtesy of Bottega Veneta
At Chanel’s Métiers d’Art show, tweed minidresses were paired with cabochon belts, major jewelry, and . . . airbrushed legs! If you’re not daring enough to paint your stems metallic gold, consider a pair of sparkly Lurex tights.
At Chanel’s Métiers d’Art show, tweed minidresses were paired with cabochon belts, major jewelry, and . . . airbrushed legs! If you’re not daring enough to paint your stems metallic gold, consider a pair of sparkly Lurex tights.
Photo: Alessandro Lucioni / Gorunway.com
Clare Waight Keller styled most of her evening looks for Givenchy with flat mules, including this beaded jumpsuit. Add a faux fur scarf to keep up the casual vibe.
Clare Waight Keller styled most of her evening looks for Givenchy with flat mules, including this beaded jumpsuit. Add a faux fur scarf to keep up the casual vibe.
Photo: Courtesy of Givenchy
Brock Collection’s sweet, slightly crinkled ruby-red dress looked particularly Christmassy with matching shoes.
Brock Collection’s sweet, slightly crinkled ruby-red dress looked particularly Christmassy with matching shoes.
Photo: Courtesy of Brock Collection
Roksanda’s artful, asymmetric blouse takes the “going out top” to new heights. An asymmetrical cut and artful prints are key.
Roksanda’s artful, asymmetric blouse takes the “going out top” to new heights. An asymmetrical cut and artful prints are key.
Photo: Courtesy of Roksanda
On that note, a holly green suit like Wes Gordon’s for Carolina Herrera would be a no-brainer for a Christmas Eve soiree.
On that note, a holly green suit like Wes Gordon’s for Carolina Herrera would be a no-brainer for a Christmas Eve soiree.
Photo: Courtesy of Carolina Herrera
At Coach’s Pre-Fall show in Shanghai, Harleth Kuusik wore a look best described as “holiday chill”: leather pants and an ultrasoft, ultra-baggy metallic sweater.
At Coach’s Pre-Fall show in Shanghai, Harleth Kuusik wore a look best described as “holiday chill”: leather pants and an ultrasoft, ultra-baggy metallic sweater.
Photo: Isidore Montag / Courtesy of Coach
Monse’s plaid halter and matching trousers reminded us of a wrapped present—complete with grosgrain bows! The look won’t be available until summertime, but we’ll keep it in mind for next year.
Monse’s plaid halter and matching trousers reminded us of a wrapped present—complete with grosgrain bows! The look won’t be available until summertime, but we’ll keep it in mind for next year.
Photo: Courtesy of Monse
At Burberry, Riccardo Tisci proposed the simplest trick of all: layering a thin black turtleneck under your favorite LBD.
At Burberry, Riccardo Tisci proposed the simplest trick of all: layering a thin black turtleneck under your favorite LBD.
Photo: Courtesy of Burberry
Prabal Gurung offered a fresh way to update your classic sequined dress: Add a matching knit and sandals.
Prabal Gurung offered a fresh way to update your classic sequined dress: Add a matching knit and sandals.
Photo: Courtesy of Prabal Gurung
In a high-shine floral jacquard, Warm’s comfy jumpsuit looks more than party-ready.
In a high-shine floral jacquard, Warm’s comfy jumpsuit looks more than party-ready.
Photo: Courtesy of Warm
Michael Kors showed holiday trousers, too: This pair in metallic jacquard came with matching boots and a Lurex top—the perfect New Year’s Eve look for the dress-averse.
Michael Kors showed holiday trousers, too: This pair in metallic jacquard came with matching boots and a Lurex top—the perfect New Year’s Eve look for the dress-averse.
Photo: Courtesy of Michael Kors
If you’re sick of “traditional” holiday colors like red, green, silver, and gold, consider something totally out of the ordinary . . . like orange! Rosetta Getty’s mango satin dress and sweater looked oddly perfect for a New Year’s Eve gala.
If you’re sick of “traditional” holiday colors like red, green, silver, and gold, consider something totally out of the ordinary . . . like orange! Rosetta Getty’s mango satin dress and sweater looked oddly perfect for a New Year’s Eve gala.
Photo: Courtesy of Rosetta Getty
Speaking of bold color, Chloé’s Natacha Ramsay-Levi paired an orchid silk blouse with leather trousers—and created the formula for a soft, yet tough evening look in the process.
Speaking of bold color, Chloé’s Natacha Ramsay-Levi paired an orchid silk blouse with leather trousers—and created the formula for a soft, yet tough evening look in the process.
Photo: Courtesy of Chloé
Christian Cowan’s ultra-minidress doesn’t just have diamanté straps—they’re actually watches. Consider picking up a rhinestone timepiece and lots of sparkly jewelry to get a similar look.
Christian Cowan’s ultra-minidress doesn’t just have diamanté straps—they’re actually watches. Consider picking up a rhinestone timepiece and lots of sparkly jewelry to get a similar look.
Photo: Courtesy of Christian Cowan
Embellished pants? Sally LaPointe made them a thing this season. Style your glittering trousers (or a skirt, if it’s what you have) with an oversize cardigan to keep it low-key.
Embellished pants? Sally LaPointe made them a thing this season. Style your glittering trousers (or a skirt, if it’s what you have) with an oversize cardigan to keep it low-key.
Photo: Courtesy of Sally LaPointe
Another way to dress down sequins? With slouchy suede boots à la Sachin & Babi.
Another way to dress down sequins? With slouchy suede boots à la Sachin & Babi.
Photo: Courtesy of Sachin & Babi
At Jil Sander, Luke and Lucie Meier made the case for wearing your black satin pantsuit with flat sandals. We’d try it if we were going somewhere warm!
At Jil Sander, Luke and Lucie Meier made the case for wearing your black satin pantsuit with flat sandals. We’d try it if we were going somewhere warm!
Photo: Courtesy of Jil Sander
For Koché’s Pre-Fall 2019 show, designer Christelle Kocher offered an OTT approach to holiday slip dressing: Add a sweater, sequined leggings, and jewel tone accessories—and eyeshadow!
For Koché’s Pre-Fall 2019 show, designer Christelle Kocher offered an OTT approach to holiday slip dressing: Add a sweater, sequined leggings, and jewel tone accessories—and eyeshadow!
Photo: Courtesy of Koché
Joseph Altuzarra showed us how to spice up a black sweaterdress: with chandelier earrings, a gold belt, and spiky heels.
Joseph Altuzarra showed us how to spice up a black sweaterdress: with chandelier earrings, a gold belt, and spiky heels.
Photo: Courtesy of Altuzarra

As we close in on the final days of 2018, your calendar is likely jam-packed with holiday parties. You might even have two (or three) scheduled for the same night. Aside from figuring out your party-hopping strategy (and how to avoid those Uber surges), the big question is, of course, what you’re going to wear. For most of us, holiday parties and New Year’s Eve are the only opportunities to really go for it with glitz, glitter, and all-out glamour. It’s now or never! But between end-of-year work deadlines, gift-shopping for your loved ones, and hectic travel schedules, there’s hardly time to buy yourself a new party dress.

So we’re looking to the just-released Pre-Fall collections for some helpful holiday inspiration: At Oscar de la Renta, for instance, designers Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim suggested updating an LBD with furry (and flat!) sandals, while Joseph Altuzarra spiced up a sweaterdress with snakeskin heels and lots of gold jewelry. Women who prefer suits should go the festive route with an emerald green two-piece like Wes Gordon’s at Carolina Herrera.

Speaking of color-coordinating, other designers have inspired us to wear one shade from head to toe. At Brock Collection, a ruby-red crinkled silk dress was styled with glossy red pumps, and Prabal Gurung made the case for matching your sequined dress to your shoes—and the chunky knit draped around your shoulders. Find these and more holiday style tips in the slideshow above, and prepare to leave 2018 behind in spectacular fashion. (We don’t know about you, but we’re ready to say goodbye—and we have a good feeling about 2019.)

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