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Here’s What Women Should Wear to a Holiday Dinner Party, According to Sofia Vergara and Jessica Simpson

Styling suggestions for everyone (including those who just want to stay home and order in this year).

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November 26, 2025, 3:41pm

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‘Tis the season to be jolly, yes, but also stressed about what exactly you should be wearing to a holiday dinner party that will have your parents, in-laws, siblings, cousins, and the occasional filial arch nemesis in attendance. And as for corporate holiday party attire? Don’t even get us started. Luckily, two tastemakers have come to the rescue — allowing all women to look and feel their best during every event on their social calendar this season. Enter: Sofia Vergara and Jessica Simpson’s respective holiday fashion capsules at Walmart, which marry the affordable with the chic-and-elegant, allowing you to turn no shortage of heads (and receive many a compliment) in the next few months.

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Most everything from the contemporary, size-inclusive label Sofia Jeans by Sofia Vergara, which was launched by the actress in 2019, clocks in at under $50, and you’re bound to find all manner of denim styles, dresses, sweaters, blazers, and even faux-fur coats amidst its new arrivals. Have a get-together with the extended fam in the books for Christmas 2025? You’d be remiss not to shop the Sofia by Sofia Vergara Cardigan Sweater and Pull On Sweater Skirt matching set, the entirety of which will cost you less than $30 (a true Christmas miracle). In the Hawaiian Blue colorway, the skirt and cardi look bold while staying classy. As far as modesty is concerned — a common intergenerational argument-starter — the set doesn’t reveal too much, yet also keeps things modern by way of the midi skirt‘s front slit and the top’s V-neck.

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The Straight-From-the-City Sophisticate

Sofia by Sofia Vergara Cardigan Sweater, $13.87; Sofia by Sofia Vergara Pull On Sweater Skirt, $14.35; Michael Kors Jet Set Continental Wallet, $55.99; Journee Tiarra Bow Dress Pumps, $22.49 Courtesy Manufacturers

Should you prefer swapping “matchy-matchy” for “more is more,” layer the Vergara-approved Boyfriend Velvet Tee under her brand’s Faux Fur Chubby Jacket. This bestselling combination is all about texture play, while treating your ensemble-at-large to the kind of runway-approved leopard print that will have Aunt Jill telling you she saw similar designs in Saint Laurent’s fall 2025 collection. The only missing piece here? Sensible pants that won’t overdo it in the pattern department — like the Sofia by Sofia Vergara Flare High Rise Jeans, say, which benefit from a vintage-inspired silhouette and a dark wash.

The Maximalist Style Maven

Sofia by Sofia Vergara Boyfriend Velvet Tee, $22; Sofia by Sofia Vergara Faux Fur Chubby Jacket, $52; Sofia by Sofia Vergara Flare High Rise Jeans, $24; Turandoss 14K Gold Plated Initial Pendant Necklace, $13.99; No Boundaries Platform Lace Up Sneakers, $19.98

Now, onto the Jessica Simpson Walmart collection, shall we? Unlike Vergara’s elevated basics, the theme at play in Simpson’s circa-2005 brand is “Cali-cool meets Texas charm.” Nevertheless, you can formulate a multitude of sophisticated outfits with its fresh releases, which also include jewelry that makes accessorizing simple as pie (sweet potato pie, to be exact).

Our editors have our eyes on the Simpson-recommended (and Simpson-ideated) Aleera Ribbed Knit Top With Lace Trim in a deep green shade, whose square neckline, lace trim, and curved hem take things to the next level while staying within the confines of “holiday clothing that won’t scandalize your family.” Don the body-skimming top under your favorite leather jacket if you plan on walking to and fro dinner, or let it fly solo — with only the under-$50 Jessica Simpson Rosa Studded Relaxed Straight Leg Jeans pair acting as wingman, in all of its slitted and stud-adorned glory.

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The Trend-Aligned Millennial

Jessica Simpson Aleera Ribbed Knit Top With Lace Trim, $22.50; Jessica Simpson Rosa Studded Relaxed Straight Leg Jeans, $44; Jessica Simpson Feather Turquoise Dangle Earrings, $8.96; Bocca Dark Brown Chelsea Boots, $37.99 Courtesy Manufacturers

For a look that goes harder on the Americana (perhaps you need to do this to better fit in with your Montana-based relatives who are hosting this year), consider the brand’s Daisy Fitted Flare Jeans, boasting memorable embroidery below the knee, worn in conjunction with the Bowie Cotton Blouse — a floral-printed and feminine beaut — and cowboy boots that only look expensive. To seal things with a kiss, or a handbag in this case, nothing can be better than the Taylor Hobo Bag in a Pinot Noir colorway. Featuring patchwork detailing and a hobo-style slouch, it harnesses the powers of multiple fashion trends at once and will be more than capable of storing your glasses case, hardcover book (for using as an excuse to get out of post-dinner political debates), and ibuprofen bottle in case of the inevitable headache.

The Free-Spirited Firecracker

Jessica Simpson Bowie Cotton Blouse With Ruffle Sleeves, $32; Jessica Simpson Daisy Fitted Flare Jeans, $34.50; Jessica Simpson Taylor Hobo Bag, $28.78; IXV Cowboy Boots, $34.99 Courtesy Manufacturers

Here’s to one unforgettable Yuletide, spent with those you love while looking like a million bucks… and spending much, much less than that on your holiday getup.

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Meet the Author

Stacia Datskovska is a Senior Commerce Writer at WWD. Previously, she worked at ELLE DECOR as an assistant digital editor, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through a design lens. Her bylines over the past five years have appeared in USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, Boston Globe, Food & Wine, and more. Prior to joining ELLE DECOR, Datskovska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tentpole sales events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskovska regularly reports on celebrity-approved fashion and holiday styling suggestions.

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