Holiday Party Outfits by Color Series: Burgundy

Burgundy is a beautiful color for the holiday season. It’s rich, elegant, and festive without being quite as bold as traditional holiday red. It’s also a color that works well beyond the holidays, making it a great choice for pieces you can continue wearing throughout the winter.

I’m continuing my holiday outfits for petites by color series with three burgundy holiday party outfits. So far, I’ve shared neutral holiday party outfits, black holiday party outfits, and navy holiday party outfits. Today, I’m sharing a mix of dresses and a silk skirt outfit that are perfect for holiday parties, dinners, and other dressy occasions.

As always, I’ll include 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.

Burgundy Silk Maxi Dress from Quince

For the first outfit, I’m wearing a burgundy silk maxi dress from Quince. Quince released a few of their dresses in petite sizing this year, and I couldn’t be more pleased! I’ve been a fan of their silk pieces for a while, so I was excited to try this dress in a petite fit.

I’m wearing the dress in Petite XS, and it’s a perfect fit on me. I would consider it true to size. The length works beautifully on my 4’10” frame without needing alterations, which is always a plus with a maxi dress.

The dress has a comfortable stretch waist and a button at the chest to keep the neckline closed. It’s a lightweight silk fabric that drapes beautifully, but one thing to note is that it’s unlined and a little sheer. I recommend wearing a slip underneath for extra coverage.

For this particular dress, I would choose a camisole-style slip rather than a skirt slip. That way, you get coverage through both the top and bottom of the dress without having to add multiple layers.

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Dress Petite XS | Shoes tts | Earrings

Burgundy Wrap Dress from Nordstrom

For the next outfit, I went with a simple burgundy wrap dress from Nordstrom. I love finding dresses that can work for more than one occasion, and this is a great example of a style that can be dressed up for the holidays but also worn throughout the season.

I’m wearing the dress in XXS in standard sizing, and it fits me well, even without petite proportions. It’s a stretchy style with a ruched waist and wide-set shoulders. The ruching adds a little definition through the waist while keeping the overall fit comfortable.

If you’re looking for a holiday dress that you can continue wearing after the season is over, this is a great option to consider.

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Dress XXS | Shoes tts | Earrings | Bag

Burgundy Silk Maxi Skirt + Cropped Cashmere Cardigan

For the last outfit, I paired a burgundy silk maxi skirt with a cropped cashmere cardigan, both from Quince. Unfortunately, both pieces sold out in the exact color I’m wearing before I could share this post, so forgive me! They are still available in other colors, and the fit is so good that I wanted to share them anyway.

The silk maxi skirt is a newer petite offering from Quince, and I’m impressed with the fit. The length is perfect on my 4’10” frame, and it fits true to size through the waist. I love having another silk skirt option that’s proportioned for petites without needing alterations.

I paired it with a cropped cashmere sweater, also from Quince. I’m wearing the cardigan in XS, and it’s a great fit for petites, even in standard sizing. The cropped length works beautifully with the higher waist of the skirt, and the sleeves are a great length on me without needing to cuff or push them back.

Of course, I added shapewear underneath the silk skirt for a little smoothing. Silk can show every little line underneath, so I find that the right undergarments make a big difference in how smoothly it drapes.

If you’re looking for a good option to wear under silk skirts, be sure to check out my review of five different slips and shapewear shorts. I tested each one for comfort, compression, petite fit, and how invisible it is underneath a silky skirt.

Even though the burgundy color is sold out, I think both pieces are worth considering in another shade. They’re classic, versatile, and can easily be styled separately for other occasions.