Don't Wear an LBD to Your Next Holiday Party—Wear This Instead
Want a bit of festive shimmer and shine that you can wear into the new year? Enter: the metallic pleated skirt. While we think it's versatile for a number of occasions, for a holiday cocktail party, we love pairing it with a black tuxedo blazer for a touch of unexpected menswear-inspired sophistication. Finish off the look with black and gold accessories to stick to your dual-tone palette. As for what you wear under the blazer, try something that's just a bit more interesting than your go-to silk tank, like a graphic T-shirt, bralette, or turtleneck.
It's so easy to fall back on black attire, especially for evening dressing, which is why we love that this jewel tone ensemble doesn't feature even a stitch of it. Instead of toning down the bright orange hue of this midi dress, we're taking the opportunity to pull out all of the on-trend burgundy accessories we've been accumulating. To avoid veering into clown territory (it happens to the best of us), we'd suggest a neutral gray coat to soften the look.
It turns out that being best dressed at a holiday party doesn't actually require wearing a dress. A slick black jumpsuit with an interesting neckline is just as likely to cause a few jaws to drop, especially when paired with dangly earrings and a head-turning pink fur. Opting for a bold faux-fur jacket (the winter topper to invest in) adds a dose of personality. Not that you're fishing for compliments, but you'll get plenty of them.
Just dipping your toes into the bold holiday outfit pool? Try a glamorous midi dress with some added flair, like the deep V-neck and ruffled sleeves of this emerald-tone one. From there, play with textures: Platform heels and a cropped military-style jacket in velvet look super luxe when paired with the satin material of this dress.
