Holiday Colors That Aren’t Red and Green

For whatever reason, as the holidays roll around we all love to bring out the sparkles and red lipstick. We feel the need to amp up the festive outfits and show just how excited we are for Santa to come or for the clock to strike midnight on the new year. And I’m not sure why, but red and green are the standard colors associated with the holiday season. Maybe it’s the garland, the trees, the mistletoe, or the poinsettias. While red and green are great stand-bys, in my humble opinion there are so many more shades that can show your holiday spirit that don’t clash quite so much.

Cobalt Blue

There’s nothing quite as sophisticated looking as jewel tones. While black and white are classics, a rich and vibrant blue catches eyes. It looks good for any article of clothing and never looks bad with black like navy blue can tend to do.

Cream

There’s nothing quite as cozy as a warm, cream sweater. And while everyone else is freezing their butts off in skimpy party ensembles, you can be hanging out, warm as can be and looking super chic. It may not be the most eye catching color, but sometimes being comfortable is the most important during the holidays.

Silver 

Whenever I tell someone my favorite color is silver, they think I’m joking. But think about it: it’s basically gray, but turned up a notch. It’s a neutral (my go-to for all outfits) and it’s metallic which gives it something special. So whenever I’m heading to a holiday celebration, silver is my go-to color.

Violet

Purple is the color of royalty and so why wouldn’t you wear it? Like cobalt blue, it’s a jewel tone that screams good taste. I love violet in velvet for a party dress but sometimes it’s easiest to incorporate it into an ensemble with some lipstick. It’s a statement, but never too much.

Gold

If red and green are classics because they remind you of a Christmas tree, shouldn’t gold be on the list too? It’s just like the star at the top. If you want to be the star of your own holiday party, gold is always a good choice. It doesn’t have to be too crazy and can be more understated as an accent or you can go full-on with the sequins. Either way, it always works.

Erin Reimel