The Best-Dressed Stars of the Week Are Already in Holiday-Party Mode

With December knocking on the door, the festive season is officially in full swing and suddenly, your closet starts whispering, So… what are we wearing to the holiday parties? From office Christmas soirées to glitter-dusted New Year’s Eve celebrations, this month practically begs for outfits that shimmer, shine, and make you feel like the main character.

And this week’s best-dressed celebrities seemed to hear that call loud and clear. Their wardrobes were a joyful parade of sequins, silky textures, and unexpected silhouettes each look dripping with that “holiday magic, but make it fashion” energy.

Take Tessa Thompson, for instance. She stepped out in a Balenciaga gown that sparkled like a disco ball living its very best life. The strapless blue dress was already a showstopper, but the addition of opera gloves and sleek pointed pumps turned it into something deliciously modern. It felt like old-school glamour waltzing effortlessly into 2025.

Then there was Emma Mackey, who showed up in London wearing an outfit that walked the tightrope between timeless and cheekily rebellious. Her tailored black Loewe blazer whispered classic elegance but the asymmetric skirt with its trailing hem? That was pure mischief, the kind of detail that makes a look memorable without shouting.

But holiday dressing isn’t just about gowns and glitter. If dresses aren’t your festive love language, this week also delivered outerwear moments worth bookmarking.

In New York, Cynthia Erivo floated through the city wrapped in a sumptuous Max Mara coat in a rich, joyful red, the kind of power coat that practically escorts you into a holiday party. Over in London, Simone Ashley was spotted in a belted Chloé coat paired with capri leggings, a look so crisp and commanding it could’ve walked straight out of an ’80s boardroom drama. Think Working Girl, but with better tailoring and infinitely better lighting.

So, which celebrity look stole your heart this week? Cast your vote below and circle back on Friday to see who Vogue readers crowned the ultimate holiday style icon.