‘Tis the season for holiday parties! From casual get-togethers with friends to the annual office party, you’ve got plenty of opportunities to showcase some first-rate style!
A few suggestions on what to wear to your next holiday party! (You can click the photos for item details.)
1. The Friend Gift Exchange
Whether you’re meeting at someone’s home or a restaurant, a casual gathering still calls for some festive style! While you don’t have to go full-on glitz and glam, this is a fun chance to step it up a bit! Plus, you’re bound to be tagged in a few Facebook photos so you might as well be prepared!
Leather (when done correctly) looks chic and sophisticated and sequins are a perfect choice, especially when they don’t overpower, but enhance! And of course, red is always a festive addition!
2. The Office Christmas Party
Depending on the location and events of the evening your dress might range anywhere from tacky Christmas sweaters to more formal attire. A few safe bets if your party is more casual:
Or more dressy:
3. Christmas Eve Dinner
Maybe your Christmas Eve plans include a six-course formal dinner, or if you’re like me, you’ve got family over and spend the evening cooking (or, pretending to help your husband cook), doing puzzles with your mom and sister-in-law, and watching movies with the coolest nephews around. So whether you’re looking to dress to impress or prefer a little more relaxed look (or a little bit of both), here are my suggestions:
Which holiday party style look is your favorite?
Originally published December 14, 2015