From Kate Moss to Joan Smalls, Your It-Girl Guide to Holiday Dressing
Life would be tremendously less stressful if we could splurge on a new outfit every time a party invitation came our way. Unfortunately, this isn’t the most practical or financially responsible solution, which is why we looked to 15 of our favorite It girls for some serious soirée inspiration.
From a classic dress-and-shoe combination you can wear on repeat to the chicest all-white outfit sure to make you stand out (in the best way possible, of course), this is where you'll find inspiration for your next holiday look. Whether you're hoping for a ladylike ensemble or a subtly on-trend look, each celebrity-approved outfit combination is unique, easy to re-create, and insanely stylish.
Keep reading to see looks from the likes of Kate Moss, the Olsens, and Poppy Delevingne to help you concoct the perfect party ensemble this holiday season.
Style Recipe: Unexpected Hairdo + Noir Top + Metallic Miniskirt
Style Recipe: Brocade Blazer + Silk Trousers + Chunky Heels
Style Recipe: Plunging Neckline + Two-Tone Pants + Heeled Sandals
Style Recipe: Metallic Coat + Cocktail Ring + Ankle-Strap Heels
Style Recipe: Sheer Dress + Animal-Print Leotard + Metallic Clutch
Style Recipe: Winter White Matching Set + Red Beauty Accents + Heeled Loafers
Style Recipe: Band Jacket + Asymmetrical Top + Silky Maxi Skirt
Style Recipe: Embellished Minidress + Cheeky Clutch + Pointy-Toe Pumps
Style Recipe: Collared Maxi Dress + Top-Handle Minibag + Ankle-Strap Pumps
Style Recipe: Statement Necklace + White Minidress + Printed Zip Pouch
Style Recipe: Satin Separates + Metallic Jewelry + Thin Ankle-Strap Sandals
Style Recipe: Muscle Tee + Metallic Pencil Skirt + Pointy-Toe Kitten Heels
Style Recipe: Bedhead + Chunky Knit + Bright Textured Pants
Style Recipe: Metallic Playsuit + Minibag + Ankle Boots
Style Recipe: Velvet Slip Dress + Gold Cuff + Ankle-Strap Sandals
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Layer a tissue-style turtleneck under this for a weather-appropriate look.
It's all about velvet for winter.
For an unexpected holiday look, pair overalls with a statement blouse.
Layer this with a patent leather miniskirt for an on-trend and festive look.
Style these with simple black tights for holiday season. Find out what you should wear on NYE, according to Reformation and Haim. This post has been updated by Michelle Scanga.
Nicole Kliest is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City who focuses on fashion, travel, food, wine, and pretty much anything else that's amusing to write about. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in journalism and creative writing, she started her career back in 2010 as Who What Wear's photo editor and throughout the last decade has contributed to publications including Fashionista, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, The Zoe Report, PopSugar, Fodor's Travel, and several others. She also copywrites and has worked with clients such as Frame, Sea, 3x1, Intelligentsia, and others to develop brand voices through storytelling and creative marketing. She's very passionate about the ways we can improve our sustainability efforts in the fashion industry as well as cultivating content that's diverse and inclusive of all people. When she's not checking out the latest restaurant opening in her West Village neighborhood or riding her bicycle along the West Side Highway, she can be found scheming her next trip somewhere around the world. (Up next is Vienna.)
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