From Malaika Arora to Samantha Ruth Prabhu: Celeb-inspired Christmas party outfit ideas

After two years of Covid lull, this Christmas and New Year feels somewhat festive, whatever Omicron permits. So, it is only natural to grab the opportunity to don all the shimmer, shine, sparkle, and glitter that you had to push to the back of your wardrobe to make space for pyjamas and sweatsuits. Go all out and make a statement, pull out all the stops by taking cues from these celebs who have mastered the formula of occasion-dressing. (Photo: Ananya Panday/Instagram)

While red, black and green are the usual suspects for the holiday season colour palette, be the disruptor and break it up with colour blcoking like Tamannaah Bhatia in this corset top and thigh high slit floor-grazing skirt set. (Photo: Shaleena Nathani/Instagram)

If you're feeling like taking the traditional route but not all the way, an outfit like J'Lo's might just be perfect for you. A statement skirt with a train, and a shimmery crop full-sleeved blouse to help keep at least some of the chill away. (Photo: Rob Zangardi/Instagram)

Also sharing Zendaya's throne is 'The Queen's Gambit' star Anya Taylor-Joy who has strutted into our fashion moodboard in floor-grazing dreamy gowns as well as bold statements that have left us in awe. This golden metallic outfit is your cue to push your limits and try something new and head-turning this season.

Supermodel Paloma Elsesser walks the ramp for some of the most esteemed fashion houses and designers in the world. So when she sets the party mood with her outfit, it must be right. Hers is yet another chill-proof outfit that is experimental, edgy, and sexy. (Photo: Paloma Elsesser/Instagram)

Janhvi Kapoor's black sequined blazer has the perfect amount of bling that you need to get into the mood for this party season despite the lurking Omicron anxieties. (Photo: Tanya Ghavri/Instagram)

A satin slip dress can never go wrong. You can layer it up with a sleek coat and some statement jewellery. If you are feeling risqué, go for one with a slit as high as Malaika Arora's. (Photo: Malaika Arora/Instagram)

The reigning queen in fashion who has been sending ripples across the world through her audacious sartorial choices, Zendaya has proven that there's never a dull fashion moment for her, including in this red strapless bustier top jumpsuit that is screaming 'aprty fashion'. (Photo: Zendaya/Instagram)

It's completely okay if you aren't willing to part ways with your coat at the party, especially if it's an outdoor or rooftop one. Experiment with a print-on-print game after taking cues from this outfit that Sonam Kapoor Ahuja wore to an event. (Photo: Sonam Kapoor/Instagram)

A sari to a Christmas or New Year party? Don't say 'no' to it before you've tried it. Take inspiration from Samantha Ruth Prabhu to try one with a modern silhouette with a thigh high slit. (Photo: Samantha Prabhu/Instagram)