This season, the most joyful way to dress for the holidays comes in just two shades. Red and white, the colors of candy canes and snowy rooftops, make the ultimate color block.

The duo flatters almost every complexion and feels instantly celebratory, sequins optional. Better still, the stars have been wearing it all year long.

Margot Robbie Turned It Into Gothic Romance

In Paris last February, Margot Robbie promoted Wuthering Heights in a custom Chanel gown by Matthieu Blazy. Crimson velvet met a cloud of white, proving the duo can feel dramatic and dreamy at once.

Gigi Hadid Took the Duo Down the Runway

At Tommy Hilfiger’s show in New York this September, Gigi Hadid paired red satin trousers with a white top and a cream blazer. A navy bucket hat added a sporty, all-American wink.

How Dua Lipa Keeps It Casual

The combo works off duty too. Last July in New York, Dua Lipa stepped out in a roomy red bomber over a white shirt. Faded jeans and a red bandana kept the look effortlessly cool.

Princess Diana Made It Royal, Stripes Included

The pairing has iconic roots. Santa’s famous suit became a pop culture symbol thanks to Haddon Sundblom’s holiday illustrations from the 1930s. Decades later, in 1991, Princess Diana visited south London in a red jacket and a red-and-white striped skirt with matching shoes.

Street Style Plays With Prints and Blocks

Fashion week crowds love a graphic approach. In Paris, one guest wore a white suit splashed with red florals. Another chose a red and white color-block skirt with a crisp white shirt. Both looks feel fresh enough to carry straight into December.

A Red Sweater Is the Easiest Start

Prefer a softer approach? Layer a bright red sweater over a white T-shirt, just like street style star Anto Massoni in Paris this fall. Then add a festive accent, such as a leopard puffer.

Finish With a Big Red Bow

For holiday parties, a white dress tied with an oversized red bow is the sweetest finishing touch. One stylish guest proved it at New York Fashion Week, looking like a beautifully wrapped present.