For most people, December is one of the busiest times of year. With Christmas to look forward to, we’re pretty sure your calendar’s packed with one social event after another. We’ve got you covered for masquerade masks; whether you’re attending a ball or just want to spice up an outfit in a unique way, here’s our top 20 picks for masquerade masks this festive season...

• Women’s

• For the Traditionalist

 L-R: Colombina Can Can Gold Bordeaux, Volto ibisco Piume B, Colombina Deco Rose Red

If you’re the kind of girl who gets nostalgic for the holidays in June, who makes the same Christmas dinner every year because that’s how it’s supposed to be, and who loves a good Douglas fir trimmed to perfection in classic red and gold, then these masks are perfect for you. Crafted in vibrant hues of red and green, they’re sure to make you look (and feel) like you’re Christmas personified.

• For the Golden Girl

 L-R: Colombina Springtime 3 White Ice, Volto Marlene, Colombina Gold Ventaglio 6

These are the masks we love for a young-at-heart, carefree damsel who likes to add a bit of sparkle and glamour to her festive outfits. These masks feature bows, fans, glitter, and tassels—all dainty accessories for a girly-girl who wants to shine at the holiday fete.

• For the Ice Princess

  L-R: Ovale Stick B, Inverno Mask, Volto Cisne Piume White

Maybe you’re shy, maybe you’re mysterious—either way, these ice-hued masks are the perfect cover-up. They’ll cover your whole face, but with the stunning creativity of each of these pieces, you’ll certainly be turning heads this festive season.

• Men’s 

• For the Spirit of Christmas

L-R: Colombina Harlequin 3, Red/Gold Colombina Rombi, Colombina Harlequin Green/Blue Duo

These masks are great if you’re the kind of guy who adores Christmas, always offers to be Santa to entertain the little kids, and doesn’t grumble when Great Aunt Gertrude wants to take a family photo in matching holiday sweaters. These green and red harlequin masks are perfect if you love the holidays and refuse to take yourself too seriously.

• For the Golden Boy

 L-R: Bauta Gold, Colombina Gold, Tricorno Tarocchi Uomo

Gilded golden, these masks create intrigue and demand to be seen. Whether you’re a serious kind of guy or a comic at heart, these three masks will make sure you stand out in a crowd this holiday season.

• For the Dark Prince

  L-R: Colombina Occhi Black, Becco Uccello Piume, Colombina Barocco Cavalli Bronze

Who says the holidays have to be all red and gold and shiny? We like this selection of masks for the bad boy in you. They’ve got enough elegance (and embellishments!) to make them festive, but they’re dark and daring enough to add a little edge to your look.

• For the Happy Couple

   L-R: Volto Macrame Maschile, Colombina Macrame Silver

If you’re looking for a unique way to showcase your togetherness this holiday season, this is the perfect masquerade combination for you. It’s the ideal mix of austere and delicate, with a little bit of festive sparkle thrown in for good measure—you can’t go wrong.