What’s an easy way to zhuzh up your staple jeans this holiday season? With a striking party top, of course! Your Google cal is likely filling up quickly with holiday parties, festive after-work cocktails, and fancy dinner events—occasions that all require a little more effort on the sartorial front. A beautiful party top has the power to add festive elegance to your outfit—showing that you’ve made an effort, while jeans add a casual touch and act as a perfect base to your dazzling hero piece. To get the casual-chic look down pat this season, we’ve rounded up the most beautiful party tops on the market right now, that are guaranteed to incite plenty of compliments—and the jeans to wear them with. Complete your casual-chic look with a sleek pair of heels and glistening jewelry. Scroll below for the most striking tops and jeans that will be your go-to power combo this season.
Lovers + Friends
Shaline Top
Ready for major compliments in this head-turning top?
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Goldsign
The Benefit High-Rise Straight-Leg Jeans
Silvery-gold silky fabric adds a luxurious touch to your jeans. Plus, how flattering is this neckline?
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Citizens of Humanity
Anina High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans
It's not the holiday season without a touch of velvet.
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Re/Done
Stove Pipe Comfort Stretch Straight Leg Jeans
A silvery sequin top is the easiest (and most festive!) way to amp up your black skinny jeans.
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Wit & Wisdom
30/11 Ab-solution High Waist Skinny Jeans
How adorable is this tulle crop top? Balance the volume and drama with a casual pair of high-waisted jeans.
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Levi's
Wedgie Icon Fit High Waist Ankle Jeans
Cult Gaia
Afra Off-The-Shoulder Velvet Blouse
Everything about this top is ridiculously dreamy. Obsessed is an understatement.
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Guaranteed you'll be wearing this easy and eye-catching top on repeat this season. Plus, we love the flattering square neckline.
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Slink Jeans
High Waist Bootcut Jeans
Topshop
Gold Long Sleeve Puff Taffeta Blouse
Puff-sleeves are always party-ready. This shimmery gold hue pairs well with every color of jeans.
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Agolde
Pinch Waist Cropped High-Rise Flared Jeans
Cami NYC
The Josie Velvet Top
Add a chic black blazer or a soft cashmere cardigan over this romantic lace cami. Opt for velvet jeans to keep your outfit looking plush.
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AG
Farrah Velvet Skinny Jeans
Amanda Uprichard
Natasha Sequin Top
This silhouette is everything! This also comes in black, but we're particularly fond of the unique burgundy hue.
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J Brand
Photo Ready Ruby 30 High-Rise Slim Jeans
Zara
Polka Dot Organza Top
Sheer polka-dot sleeves are playful yet elegant. Wear with leather-coated jeans for a modern look.
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Rag & Bone/Jean
Nina Coated High Rise Ankle Skinny Jeans
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DL1691
x Marianna Hewitt Hepburn High Waist Crop Wide Leg Jeans
Ulla Johnson
Camilla Metallic Devoré Blouse
The relaxed bohemian silhouette makes it easy to wear from day-to-night with a pair of jeans.
Goldsign
The Benefit High-Rise Straight Leg Jeans
Topshop
Black Velvet Halter Neck Blouse
You can never go wrong with a black velvet halter neck. A staple that belongs in your closet.
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Mother
The Tomcat Ankle High Rise Jeans
A.L.C
Lydia Metallic Silk Blouse
Shimmery metallics are always a good idea.
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Stella McCartney
Eco Trousers
Up next: 8 fashion editors on their favorite buys of the season (so far).