Festive holiday soirées are always a highlight of the winter season. However, as the temperatures drops, one age-old fashion dilemma remains: How to arrive party-ready without freezing en route. One way to approach it? Turning your outerwear into the outfit. Skip the coat check altogether and embrace pieces that don’t just complement your look—they are the look.
Vogue’s Outerwear as Eveningwear Style Guide
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On the fall 2025 runways, designers reimagined outerwear as the main event—think sleek all-black silhouettes at Balenciaga, embellished tasseled jackets at Dries Van Noten, and bold hits of color in supple leather at Khaite. The result? A lineup of coats and jackets that marry sensibility with main character energy.
As for which coat to select, it all depends on your mood for the evening. A sharply tailored topper with a cinched waist brings a polished, city finish for event hopping, while a cropped jacquard peplum jacket offers ladylike elegance for refined gatherings. Complete your ensemble with a touch of sparkle—think sculptural earrings or a sliver of sequins peeking out from underneath—and you’re dressed for everything from office holiday parties to black-tie affairs, no wardrobe change required.
Below, discover six chic and effortless looks to take you stylishly around town this party season.
The Sophisticated Look
For a ladylike, polished ensemble, reach for Etro’s jacquard cropped jacket and Veronica Beard’s embellished maxi skirt. The mix of rich textures exudes elegance while catching the light from every angle. Perfect for an uptown soirée, it’s a modern twist on timeless femininity.
The Office Party
Calvin Klein’s sleek matching set—fresh off the fall runways—delivers a masterclass in understated power dressing. Keep it office approved by day, then take it straight to the holiday party by night with Prada’s reimagined white pumps and Spinelli Kilcollin’s stacked mixed metal ring.
The Party-Ready Sequins
Nothing says “ready to dance” quite like a shimmering mini sequin skirt. Pair yours with Givenchy’s black cinched blazer and Tory Burch’s T-strap pumps for a look that balances glitz and tailoring.
The Pop of Color
On a chilly winter night, wrap yourself in Khaite’s burgundy coat layered over Dries Van Noten’s embellished turtleneck gown. A look that offers texture, drapery, and a pop of color—you are guaranteed to make a statement.
The Casual Glamour
Dressing for a more laid-back gathering? Chloé’s cropped leather jacket paired with Frame’s bootcut jeans offers the perfect mix of ease and edge. Finish the look with Malone Souliers’s clutch and Saint Lauren’s mule sandals for an elevated off-duty feel.
The Monochromatic Moment
You can never go wrong with a monochrome moment. Balenciaga’s double-breasted coat anchors the look in sophistication, while Alexis Bittar’s collar necklace and Jimmy Choo’s bow-detailed pumps bring a touch of playfulness to complete the look.
