Getting dressed up is our favorite part of going out, and this month we’ll have plenty of opportunities to do so: The holidays are here and so too are the invitations to holiday parties. If you want to look festive without falling into cheesy Christmas-sweater clichés, we’ve got a few fashion-approved ideas up our sleeves. From sleek sequins to sumptuous velvet and brocade, our take on holiday dressing is all about timeless cool.
Short and Sweet
A tailored mini dress in metallic brocade feels fun, flirty and festive. Pair it with sleek, black accessories to keep it cool.
Irma metallic floral-brocade mini dress
Square leather-trim satin cross-body bag
Harlow leather slingback sandals
Acetate headband
Pearl & crystal 14kt gold-vermeil earrings
Top Coat
As temperatures drop, outwear becomes an important part of any ensemble. This beautiful Liberowe piece will do the holiday heavy lifting for you. Add a few intriguing accessories for a look that’s less business, more pleasure.
Velvet-trimmed wool coat
Sasmo tulle-paneled cotton-blend duchesse-satin top
Spat stretch-jersey flared leggings
Mesh Mary Jane Ballerina Flats
Harmonia drop earrings
Gilded Age
Metallics are a holiday party classic, but you don’t have to compete with the tinsel on the tree to have all eyes on you. Go for a subtly gleaming look with elegant edge with a draped halter top and sculptural accessories.
Edwige gathered silk-satin halterneck top
Wool-blend crepe maxi skirt
Walker Slingback Heel
Jodie mini knotted metallic textured-leather tote
Elsa Peretti Small Bone Cuff
Super Sequins
Yes, sequins can be sophisticated. Keep the color palate restrained and you’ve got a fabulous way to elevate a white tank and denim.
Collection sequin lady jacket
Baggy Low Slung organic jeans
Curved ribbed stretch organic cotton-jersey tank
Le Coeur crystal-embellished leather shoulder bag
Black Paris Heels
Well Suited
You can’t go wrong with a classic suit. Take this double breasted number from Isabel Marant to the next level with a mega pearl necklace.
Scarly wool-twill straight-leg pants
Scarly wool-twill straight-leg pants
Pearl Waterfall Necklace
Venue 105 crystal-buckle silk-satin sandals
Soft Shine
Sequins feel laid back and elegant on an oversized satin T-shirt. We love the idea of pairing this one with soft, feminine extras for an ethereal ensemble.
Jones sequined satin T-shirt
Satin long skirt
Silver Evelyn Heels
Virginia silk-satin bow hair clip
Double Velvet
Plush velvet is a winter staple for good reason. Lean into the sumptuous texture of this dress and shoes by topping them with an embellished coat.
Embellished belted wool-blend coat
Strapless stretch-velvet midi dress
Uma velvet Mary Jane ballet flats
Dollop recycled gold vermeil hoop earrings
Jewel Tones
Jewel tones always feel right for the holidays, and look especially cool when paired with a tougher black leather boot.
Tabuny open-back silk-satin maxi dress
Cami leather knee boots
Saturne silver-tone earrings
Demi velvet clutch
Source: W Magazine
