One Detail on Kelly Clarkson’s Holiday-Ready Dress Makes It Look So Luxe — Try It from $23

Mar. 15, 2025

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Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal; Amazon

Still not sure what to wear to your holiday parties this year? Take a page out ofKelly Clarkson’s style book.

On a recent episode ofThe Kelly Clarkson Show, the singer and host wore a green velvet maxi dress that was holiday party-ready, thanks to its floral burnout design. Clarkson’s dress was finished with a square neckline, gathered waist, and sheer skirt. She complemented the emerald green hue with matching pointed-toe Mary Jane heels.

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Clarkson has worn long-sleeve maxi dresses on her talk show multiple times lately. She wore afloral dress with long puff sleeves, acollared yellow knit maxi dress, and aruched dressin the season’s trendyespresso hue, just to name a few.

Velvet is luxe and festive — and there are so many ways to wear it this holiday season. You can choose a maxi dress like Clarkson, black midi dress likeJennifer Garnerwore, or green mini dress likeTaylor Swift.

There’s still time to add a glam velvet dress to your holiday party wardrobe. To get you started, we found 10velvet dresses on Amazon, starting at just $23.

Urban CoCo Long-Sleeve V-Neck Velvet Dress

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$87$58 at Amazon

With a deep V-neckline, long sleeves, and flared maxi skirt, this green velvet dress will make a glamorous statement at any holiday party. Happy shoppers said it’s “so easy to wear,” “elegant and comfortable,” and the velvet is “rich-looking.”

Merokeety Velvet Wrap Maxi Dress

$72$59 at Amazon

This maxi dress has a wrap silhouette with side ties, V-neckline, short flutter sleeves, and an attention-grabbing deep side slit. In addition to emerald green like Clarkson wore, it comes in 10 colors, including champagne, burgundy, black, and navy.

Zesica Long-Sleeve Smocked Velvet Midi Dress

$56 at Amazon

Hailey Bieber has made a case for burgundy velvet multiple times, including abody-skimming velvet gownandtwo-piece skirt set. Get a little outfit inspiration from her looks with this long-sleeve velvet midi dress, which has a square neckline, smocked bodice, and tiered skirt.

Simplee Velvet Maxi Dress

$50$40 at Amazon

If you love the burnout floral pattern on Clarkson’s velvet maxi dress, this short-sleeve version is a great alternative. It has a V-neckline, thigh-high side slit, and ruched band around the waist, and it comes in sizes S–XL.

$93 at Amazon

This midi dress is a luxe option for a holiday dinner party, thanks to its cap sleeves, coordinating satin waist ties, and your choice of festive red or green velvet. The midi length layers effortlessly overknee-high boots, too.

The Drop Fabia Ruched Velvet Mini Dress

$66$62 at Amazon

Turtleneck dresses are trending right now, with stars likeJennifer LopezandJulianne Mooreon board. This velvet mini dress has a high collar, slim-fitting silhouette, and flattering side ruching, making it a super-stylish option for New Year’s Eve celebrations.

R.Vivimos Crushed Velvet Mini Dress

$23 at Amazon

A casual T-shirt dress gets an upgrade in rich crushed velvet and your choice of 23 colors, including red, green, black, and pink. It’s earned almost 2,000 five-star ratings;one shoppersaid it’s “comfy and casual but still a touch of fancy.”

Happy Sailed Lantern-Sleeve Velvet Dress

$54$38 at Amazon

Martha Stewartwears lantern sleeves on repeat, which means we certainly have our eyes on this crushed velvet midi dress with the standout detail. It’s finished with a crew neckline, back keyhole closure, and waist ties, and it comes in 10 colors and sizes S–XL.

Lisilong Velvet Cocktail Dress

$46 at Amazon

Short flutter sleeves, a faux-wrap silhouette, and V-neckline lend this velvet mini dress contemporary flair.One reviewer, who received the dress for free, said it’s “a luxurious choice for winter cocktail parties and formal occasions,” adding that the velvet fabric “feels wonderful.”

Kensie Tie-Waist Velvet Blouson Dress

$108$37 at Amazon

This red velvet dress is designed in a blouson silhouette with a waist tie, subtle side slit, and hemline that hits right below the knees on most people. Layer it under aleather jacket, and finish the look withblack bootiesand simple jewelry.

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