You can’t go wrong with red for the holidays! From a beautiful silk dress to classic holiday plaid, red is a festive choice that always feels right for the season.

I’m wrapping up my holiday outfits for petites by color series with four red holiday outfits. So far, I’ve shared neutral holiday party outfits, black holiday party outfits, navy holiday party outfits, and burgundy holiday party outfits. For this final post, I’m sharing a mix of dresses and skirts that work for everything from a dressy holiday party to a family gathering or Christmas dinner.

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My Sizing: I’m 4’10”, and my bust, waist, and hip measurements are 32″, 24″, and 36″. My inseam is 25″ (the measurement from the inside of my leg to my ankle bone). The clothes shown are unaltered and show how they fit me right from the store. I list my sizing beside each item to help you compare when shopping online. When referencing my true size, that is often the smallest option available at a brand or petite xxs/00/24. I wear a size 5 shoe.

Red Strapless Silk Dress from Quince

For the first outfit, I went with a beautiful red strapless silk dress from Quince. The rich shade of red is gorgeous and makes this dress perfect for a holiday party.

The dress is designed to be a midi length, but on my 4’10” frame, it fits more like a maxi dress, which I actually love. It’s a perfect length on me without needing alterations.

The dress has a silicone strip along the inside of the neckline that helps keep the strapless dress in place. It’s also fully lined, which I appreciate with silk dresses. The lining gives the dress a little more coverage and makes it easier to wear without worrying about sheerness.

Silk maxi dress for petites from Quince | formal red dress for a holiday party | winter wedding guest outfit | formal red dress for petites

Dress XS | Shoes tts | Bag | Earrings | Shapewear XS

Plaid Willa Dress from J.Crew Factory

For the next outfit, I chose a classic plaid dress from J.Crew Factory. This is the Willa Dress, a style I’ve worn and recommended in several different colors and fabrics over the years.

This version comes in a beautiful red, blue, and tan plaid that’s perfect for the holiday season. It has a tiered midi skirt and short sleeves that are well-proportioned for petites.

I’m wearing the dress in Petite 00, and it’s true to size. The fabric is 98% regenagri cotton and 2% elastane, giving it a little bit of stretch for comfort. It’s also machine washable.

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Dress Petite 00 | Heels tts | Earrings

Tartan Top + Black Taffeta Skirt from J.Crew Factory

For the third outfit, I went with another classic holiday plaid, this time in a tartan top paired with a full black taffeta skirt. Both pieces are from J.Crew Factory.

The tartan top is made from 98% regenagri cotton and 2% elastane. I’m wearing it in XXS.

The black taffeta skirt has a beautiful full, structured shape that makes the outfit feel a little more formal. I chose the standard sizing in 00 for extra length. The skirt also comes in petite sizing, but I personally prefer a longer, almost maxi length when wearing a full skirt like this.

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Top XXS | Skirt XXS | Earrings | Heels tts

Champagne Silk Midi Skirt + Red Cashmere Sweater

For the last outfit in the series, I paired a champagne silk midi skirt from Quince with a red short-sleeve cable-knit cashmere sweater.

The silk midi skirt is one of my favorite silk skirts from Quince. It’s a pull-on style with a comfortable stretch waistband, and it runs true to size. I wear it in XS. The silk has a beautiful drape that makes it easy to dress up, but it’s also a piece that can be worn throughout the year.

One thing I always recommend with silk skirts is paying attention to what you wear underneath. Silk can show lines and cling to the body, so I typically wear smoothing shapewear shorts underneath for a cleaner look. I recently tested five different slips and shapewear shorts to find the best options for wearing under silk skirts.

I paired the skirt with a short-sleeve cable-knit cashmere sweater from Quince. I’m wearing the sweater in XS, and it’s a perfect fit for petites. I love the shorter length and how well it pairs with the higher waist of the skirt without adding too much bulk.

For extra warmth, I added the Timeless Topcoat. I wear this coat in petite xxs and consider it to fit true to size.

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Skirt XS | Sweater XS | Coat Petite XXS | Earrings | Heels tts

More Holiday Party Outfits for Petites

That wraps up my holiday outfits by color series! I love that there are so many ways to dress for the holidays, whether you prefer classic neutrals, rich jewel tones, or traditional holiday red.

Throughout this series, I’ve shared a mix of dresses, skirts, and pants with plenty of petite fit notes to help you find pieces that work for your frame. From simple silk dresses to sparkling sequins and cozy cashmere, there’s something for just about every type of holiday gathering.

If you’re looking for more holiday outfit inspiration, be sure to check out the rest of the series:

I hope this series gives you a little inspiration for your holiday outfits this year!