Plus Size Holiday Outfits for Women Over 60
Build on one polished pant, then rotate a sparkle blouse, a cozy cardigan and a lace top to cover parties, family dinners and church.
The easiest holiday wardrobe starts with the pant. Choose one or two polished bottoms, then swap the top for each event: sparkle for parties, a soft layer for family dinners and lace for church. The six looks below share pieces, so a few new Catherines tops and sweaters stretch across the whole season.
What should a woman over 60 wear to a Christmas party?
Pair an embellished or beaded blouse with a polished pant. The top brings the sparkle and the pant keeps you comfortable from the first appetizer to the last toast.
Look 1: Sparkle blouse and a jewel-tone sateen pant
Our Softluxe Sateen Stretch Pant comes in rich jewel tones and timeless neutrals, and its straight leg transitions effortlessly from work to evening plans. Choose a jewel tone and pair it with our Dazzling Blouse, whose embellished scoop neckline and three-quarter flutter sleeves do the dressing up for you.
Keep accessories light. The neckline is already the statement, so a small clutch and simple earrings finish the look.
Look 2: Beaded pleated blouse and a flat-front pull-on pant
Our beaded Y-neck Bejeweled Pleated Blouse draws the eye up to frame your face, and its wide three-quarter “angel” sleeves sway as you move. The chiffon is designed to float away from the body, so wear it loose over the Refined Pull-On Pant, whose flat front stays smooth under a flowing top.
Wear it to an office party, a neighborhood open house or New Year’s Eve with friends.
What to wear to a holiday family dinner
Choose a soft layer you can keep on all evening. Family dinners call for comfort first and polish second, so cardigans and easy knits do most of the work.
Look 3: Long sweater cardigan, simple tee and a neutral pant
The Country Village Sweater Cardigan is a long, duster-length layer with a shawl collar and front patch pockets. Its medium-weight birdseye jacquard knit adds warmth without bulk, and it’s roomy enough to toss on instead of a coat for the walk between houses.
Wear it open over a simple tee with the sateen pant in a neutral shade. It’s relaxed enough for the couch and neat enough for the family photo.
Look 4: One-piece cardigan-and-tank top for the host
If you’re in and out of the kitchen, our signature Catherines Cardigan and Tank One Piece Top gives you a layered look in one piece: a tank inset under a relaxed topper with three-quarter sleeves. The soft, stretchy fabric falls with a fluid drape and pulls the look together in seconds. Add the pull-on pant and you’re ready when the doorbell rings.
Want a second layer to rotate in? Browse more cozy cardigans or a festive pick from our holiday sweaters.
Is it dressy enough for church?
Yes, when the fabric and lines are polished. A lace or chiffon blouse with a smooth, flat-front pant reads church-dressy rather than sweatpant-casual, and it stays easy to sit in through a long service.
Shoppers often ask whether a pull-on pant is “nice enough to be kinda dressy like church dressy.” Look for three cues: a smooth fabric with a finish, a flat front without bulk at the waist and a straight leg. The pants in these looks have all three.
Look 5: Lace blouse and a dark pull-on pant
The Allover Lace Blouse pairs delicate lace with a V-neckline and three-quarter angel sleeves. Its relaxed silhouette drapes rather than clings. Wear it with the pull-on pant in a deeper shade for Christmas Eve service or a holiday concert.
Look 6: Sateen pant, blouse and a warm outer layer
For a cold Sunday morning, start with the sateen pant. Its classic five-pocket styling, zip fly and button closure look more tailored than a knit pull-on. Add any of the blouses above and finish with the long sweater cardigan as your outer layer.
How to mix and match one holiday capsule
Seven pieces cover all six looks. Two pants form the base, and every top works with either one, so you can repeat favorites without repeating outfits.
To add one more top to the rotation, browse all of Catherines dressy blouses. To try a second base, see the full range of dress and casual pants.
| Piece | Parties | Family Dinners | Church |
|---|---|---|---|
| Softluxe Sateen Stretch Pant | Jewel tone with a sparkle top | Neutral with a cardigan | With lace or chiffon |
| Refined Pull-On Pant | Under a pleated blouse | With the one-piece top | Deeper shade with lace |
| Dazzling Blouse | Yes | Dressier dinners | Yes |
| Bejeweled Pleated Blouse | Yes | Dressier dinners | Yes |
| Allover Lace Blouse | Yes | Dressier dinners | Yes |
| Country Village Sweater Cardigan | Over a blouse on arrival | Yes | As a warm outer layer |
| Cardigan and Tank One Piece Top | Casual get-togethers | Yes | With the sateen pant |
How can you look dressy but stay comfortable?
Choose dressy fabrics with built-in give. Stretch sateen, soft stretch pull-on fabrics and light chiffon look polished but move with you, so you can sit, serve and hug without tugging.
- Waistbands that work with you: the sateen pant has a contour waistband with spandex that fits the body’s natural shape, and the pull-on pant has a flat front with an elastic back.
- Tops that float: crinkle chiffon and pleated chiffon skim the body and feel light through a warm, crowded room.
- Easy care: the three blouses, the pull-on pant and the sweater cardigan are listed as machine washable.
- Lengths that fit: several of these pieces also come in petite lengths, so sleeves and hems land where they should.
One customer summed up the sateen pant simply: “Love these pants dress up or down.” That flexibility is what makes a small holiday capsule work.
Frequently asked questions
Can I wear the same pants to every holiday event?
Yes. A straight-leg sateen or flat-front pull-on pant works for parties, dinners and church. Change the top and accessories, and the same pant reads three different ways. As one reviewer put it, these pants “dress up or down.”
What colors feel festive without being over the top?
Jewel tones read festive on their own, so let one piece carry the color and keep the rest neutral. The Softluxe Sateen Stretch Pant comes in rich jewel tones and timeless neutrals, which makes either approach easy.
How do I care for chiffon and lace holiday blouses?
The Dazzling, Bejeweled Pleated and Allover Lace blouses are all listed as machine washable. Follow each garment’s care label, and they’re ready for the next event without a trip to the dry cleaner.
What can I wear over a dressy blouse when it’s cold?
A long sweater cardigan works as a light coat between the car and the door. The Country Village Sweater Cardigan is duster-length with a shawl collar and pockets, warm without the bulk.