Skip the wardrobe stress and shop these editor-styled outfits for the holidays.
From work-related functions to family obligations, your social calendar is probably fully booked from now through the new year. Don’t want to “shop your closet” (yet again)? Here is some fashionable inspo just in time for the holiday-party rush.
The Office Party
A velvet blazer is a classic holiday staple. Style it with a blouse and dramatic fringed pencil skirt for your office party, and a sexier slip dress for out-of-office festivities.
Zara Velvet Blazer, $169, Long Fringed Skirt, $100, and High Heel Mules With Bow, $70, at zara.com.
Dinner at The In-Laws’
Pairing a midi-length, full skirt with a fitted knit means you’ll look polished without feeling constricted. The sparkly shoes add a festive touch, and you can rock them with boyfriend jeans post-holidays.
Ann Taylor Metallic Shimmer Sweater, $120, Dotted Tulle Skirt, $173, and Evana Sequined D’Orsay Flats, $185 at anntaylor.com.
A Holiday Bash with Your Kids
You’re basically wearing pyjamas and joggers…but chic ones! The key here is to stay comfortable while you’re chasing the little munchkins around the party room.
Joe Fresh Piped Lace Shirt, $39, and Piped Jogger, $39, and Velvet Rhinestone Flats, $39 at joefresh.com.
That Holiday Networking Event
This little feathered LBD is pretty great on its own. Add an embroidered floral jacket or tassel earring and you’re bound to make a fashionable impression.
Club Monaco Cersy Dress, $349, Abbegale Jacket, $398, and Tiered Tassel Earring, $40 at clubmonaco.ca.
A Festive Brunch
Channel your inner Carrie Bradshaw with this plush, OTT faux fur jacket. Partner it with a pretty velvet dress and you’re good to go.
LOFT Plush Jacket, $187 (from $225), and Iced Floral Swing Dress, $131, at loft.com.
Your Friend’s Ugly Sweater Party
The key with novelty sweater parties is to find a humorous knit that fits the theme, but that you might possibly want to wear again.
Only And Sons Christmas Sweater, $30 (from $45), and Topshop Moto Lace-Up Wide-Leg Cropped Jeans, $67 (from $95), and Topshop Gabriella Cross Strap Slingback Heels, $66 (from $95) at Hudson’s Bay.
Fancy New Year’s Eve Soirée
Even if you’re normally a t-shirt-and-jeans kind of girl, NYE is the perfect time to embrace your glam side. Besides, think of the Kirakira+ possibilities.
