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What to Wear: Haute Holiday Looks

Well, hello Ms. Popular. Between cocktail parties, holiday bashes, and family outings, you’re in high demand this season. And with all of those posh party appearances, you need the perfect outfit for each occasion. Whenever you hit a serious style rut, go ahead and use this as your guide! We’ve got all of your haute holiday looks covered, from devouring those turkey trimmings to watching the ball drop.

Go ahead. Embrace that jam-packed social calendar of yours!

Family Festivities

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Make like Joey Tribbiani and pull on your best “Thanksgiving pants,” and be sure to dress in layers — hey, sometimes feasting makes us all hot and bothered, too! Top off your look with an oversized sweater in your favorite holiday hue. We recommend a large satchel for sneaking leftovers, and pairing the ensemble with leopard flats. If you’re visiting with extended family, pull on a classic sweater dress with a bright bag, riding boots, and the nice watch your aunt bought you last year. She’ll be so pleased you’re wearing it!

Cocktail Celebrations

Nothing’s better than cocktail parties with best friends! Sip pretty in a jewel-tone shift dress, printed cardigan, and oxblood-hued tights. Toughen up your look with a studded leather satchel, sleek booties, and chunky gold jewelry. If you’ll be club-hopping with the gals, stay warm in burgundy pants, a peplum top, and a sparkly blazer that’ll surely catch his eye. We love pairing this look with a ladylike handbag, rhinestone jewelry, and edgy black boots. Bartender, bring on the cosmos!

Work Soirees

Work soirees call for serious holiday sophistication. Keep things classy — you don’t want to end up being that girl at the office party — with a drop-waist dress, gorgeous jacket, and polka dot tights. Grab a ruffled clutch, a long necklace and your most polished pumps, too. Or, show your trendier side with a faux fur vest, mid-length skirt, a turtleneck (yes, we went there), high-heeled boots, and the perfect structured satchel. Either way, don’t forget to swipe on some rouge lipstick!

Posh Parties


Impress your beau on NYE in a show-stopping sparkly dress, sleek blazer, and a pair of classic Kate Middleton pumps. Balance your dolled-up attire with a tough-gal bag and earrings, too! If you’re looking to go tough-gal all over, feel free to grab a body-hugging dress, studded jacket, and sexy boots. With an arm party of rhinestone bangles and a leatherette clutch, you’ll certainly get that kiss before midnight.

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