You can never go wrong with black for the holidays! It’s classic, elegant, and easy to dress up for just about any occasion.

I’m continuing my holiday outfits for petites by color series with four black holiday party outfits. In my neutral holiday party outfits post, I shared a mix of champagne, ivory, and chocolate brown looks. Today, I’m focusing on black with a mix of sequins, velvet, satin, and taffeta.

These outfits range from dressy pants to skirts and dresses, with options for everything from an office holiday party to a festive dinner or cocktail party. As always, I’ll share my petite fit notes and sizing recommendations for each piece.

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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.

Black Sequin Pants + Velvet Top

For the first outfit, I paired black sequin pants with a velvet top, both from LOFT. I love the combination of velvet and sequins for the holidays. The different textures add interest to an all-black outfit without needing much in the way of accessories.

The sequin pants are true to size, and I’m wearing them in Petite 00. They have a 28″ inseam in petite sizing, which works well for me with heels. They also have a little added stretch, making them more comfortable than you might expect from a pair of sequin pants.

I paired them with a black velvet top from Banana Republic Factory. The top runs true to size, and I’m wearing it in XXS. My favorite detail is the draped back, which adds a little something special to an otherwise simple top.

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Pants Petite 00 | Top XXS | Similar Shoes | Earrings

Black Taffeta Skirt + Sheer Polka Dot Top

For the next outfit, I went with a black taffeta skirt from J.Crew Factory paired with a sheer black and ivory polka dot top from LOFT. This combination feels classic with a little playful detail from the polka dots.

The taffeta skirt has a beautiful structured shape that makes it perfect for dressing up. It comes in petite sizing, but I chose the standard fit in XXS for a little extra length. The petite works well, I just prefer a longer skirt over a true middle of the skins midi.

I paired the skirt with a sheer polka dot top from LOFT. The top runs true to size overall, with a boxy fit. It has a camisole lining underneath with adjustable straps, which I appreciate for getting the best fit and coverage.

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Skirt XXS | Top Petite XXS | Shoes tts | Earrings

Black Satin Pants + Crystal Embellished Sweater

If you prefer something a little more relaxed for the holidays, this next outfit is a great option. I styled a pair of black satin pants from LOFT with a crystal embellished short-sleeve sweater, also from LOFT.

The satin pants are true to size and have a 27.5″ inseam in petite sizing. They’re a pull-on style without a drawstring, which gives them a clean, polished look at the waist. I love this style of pants because they’re comfortable to wear but still feel dressy enough for a holiday party.

I paired them with a short-sleeve sweater that has crystal embellishments. I’m wearing the sweater in Petite XXS.

Petite-friendly holiday party outfit with black satin pants and a short sleeve black sweater

Pants Petite XXS | Sweater Petite XXS | Similar Shoes | Earrings

Black Midi Dress

For the last outfit, I chose a classic black midi dress from J.Crew Factory.

The dress has a stretchy top with a scoop back and a pleated skirt. The skirt is fully lined, which is always a detail I appreciate.

One thing to note about the fit is that this dress runs a little small, particularly through the top. I recommend sizing up for the best fit. For me, that would be Petite 0/XS rather than my usual Petite 00/XXS.

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Dress Petite XS | Shoes tts | Earrings

If you’re looking for more holiday outfit inspiration, be sure to check out my neutral holiday party outfits for petites post, where I shared four more looks featuring champagne, ivory, and chocolate brown.

I’ll be sharing more holiday outfits by color throughout this series, with petite sizing and fit notes for each look!