Whether you’re visiting the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in NYC or driving through your neighborhood at night to admire the glow of holiday lights, there’s a certain magic in the air this time of year. And while the season dazzles in its own right, nothing quite matches the festive spirit like sequins. Yes, sequins—those shimmering, joy-filled embellishments that grace skirts, dresses, jackets, handbags, and even shoes are having a major moment.
With the holiday season in full swing, from corporate celebrations to cozy Christmas gatherings and New Year’s Eve parties on the horizon, everyone is pulling out their chicest ensembles. However, we’re looking to insiders for our inspiration, and right now they’re demonstrating that sequin pieces are the way to go. Think expensive-looking silhouettes like sequin pencil skirts paired with oversize sweaters or sequin minidresses layered with sheer tights. If you need visuals for how the style set is elevating and refreshing this classic holiday texture for winter, keep scrolling.
Blazer + Sequin Maxi Skirt + Closed-Toe Wedges
Styling a silver sequin skirt in 2025 can be tricky because it’s very easy to make it look “dated.” Instead of focusing on how it can appear that way, one way to keep it feeling fresh this winter is to pair it with a brown jacket rather than an expected black one, and finish the look with one of this year’s top shoe trends: closed-toe wedge mules.
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Open Edit
The Curator Relaxed Blazer
Alaïa
Cube Velvet Wedge Mules
Sequin Jacket + Turtleneck + Pencil Skirt + Slingbacks
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Whether you prefer a jacket with strategically placed sequin embellishments or one fully covered in sequins, take inspiration from this London-based fashion influencer. Style it with a pencil skirt and slingbacks for a polished look, and layer a turtleneck underneath to create a casual, pared-back vibe.
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L’AGENCE
Shai Pointed Shoulder Jacket
Nili Lotan
Mariha Wool Skirt
Nordstrom
Liza Slingback Pointed Toe Pumps
Scarf Sweater + Sequin Maxi Skirt + Suede Clutch
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Sequin skirts are proving just as essential to 2025’s holiday fashion as they were last year, but now I’m seeing more impressive skirt looks than ever, like this one. While a more formal jacket might have looked perfectly chic, choosing a casual scarf sweater and suede clutch makes this look much more fashion-forward. The brown-and-burgundy color pairing also helps.
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SIMKHAI
Elson Scarf Sweater
Camila Coelho
Noella Skirt
Quince
Italian Leather 70mm Strappy Heels
Sequin Maxi Skirt + Sheer Tights + Slingbacks
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Nothing screams “it’s the holiday season” like a maxi sequin dress with sheer tights. Take the look to the next level by swapping a black style for a colorful one in a deep, rich hue. Then, let the dress be the star of the show and style it with a simple long wool coat and neutral leather heels.
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Reformation
Drizzle Dress
Nordstrom
Everyday Sheer Tights
Oversize Sweater + Sequin Midi Skirt + Peep-Toe Pumps
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Not to beat a dead horse, but the key to making a sequin skirt look cool in 2025 all comes down to styling, especially by adding contemporary elements. The reason I chose to include this outfit is because of the rounded peep-toe mules, which resemble the styles we saw in Alaïa‘s, Khaite’s, and Miu Miu‘s fall runway collections. Additionally, the east-west-shaped leopard-print bag makes it feel extra current.
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Nordstrom
Oversize Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater
J.Crew
Collection Embellished Lace-Trim Mini Skirt in Luster Charmeuse
MANGO
Patent Leather Peep-Toe Stiletto Shoes
Prada
Prada Bonnie Mini Printed Leather Handbag
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STAUD
Seraphina Sequined Tulle Top
Madison The Label
Aveline Maxi Skirt
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Timmy Convertible Shoulder Bag
retrofete
Amethyst Sequin Dress
