Dresses or skirts are a must.
Sure, you can wear your black pants or dark wash jeans, but holiday parties really call for glamour and femininity, which screams DRESS or flouncy SKIRT to me.
Choose festive colors.
Primary red and green or any variation of these colors are totally allowed. Metallics, especially gold and silver, also make perfect color choices.
Glitter, sequins, jewels and embellishments are required.
It’s pretty hard to overdo it for the holidays. This is the one time of year where I say more is more and there is no need to be subtle. If your dress is all sequins, its OK to still have a sequins bag or shoes or extra sparkly dangly earrings. My general rule of only one bold accessory doesn’t hold for the holidays; competing items are allowed this time of year.
With these rules in mind, here are three looks for different Holiday party scenarios.
The Company Holiday Party
The Cocktail Party
If you are invited to a cocktail party where showing more skin is appropriate, nothing quite says party like a strapless sweetheart neckline and a fuller skirt. The rich red color is perfect to celebrate the holidays and the rose floral print is feminine and modern. You could definitely pair this dress with a black wrap or shrug if you tend to feel cold, but I showed this dress with a flouncy wool coat so you walk into the party warm and covered, but reveal your fun dress underneath. Since the dress is the star of this look, I paired it with t-strap patent leather pumps that are classic yet stylish, but do not compete with the dress. The black beaded clutch and necklace both add subtle shine while complimenting the black floral print.
A Friend’s Party
If your friend is having a party, you could certainly wear dark jeans, but why not choose something you wouldn’t normally wear and be the best dressed person at the party? This silver skirt is fun, flirty and comfortable and pairs perfectly with a sleeveless embellished blouse. The chain clutch with all shades of metals is modern and works well with the shine in the skirt. A fitted leather jacket and studded boots continue that rocker vibe and chain earrings with a teeny diamond complete the edgy look.