What to Wear to a Holiday Party

The planning has started, the festivities are underway, and those holiday parties are right around the corner!  For most of us, that means figuring out what to wear to a holiday party, a gathering with friends or family, or just another reason to dress in fancy, sparkly outfits.

photography |  Limelife

WHERE TO START WITH A HOLIDAY PARTY OUTFIT

Whether big or small, figuring out what to wear to a holiday party is quite the decision.  It's also a perfect time to dress up, add a bit of shine, give a hint of romance, yet maintain a classy rapport.  (Especially for those holiday work parties....Read: not the time to break out the low cut dresses!)  For those of you not so confident about what to wear to a holiday party, you're in luck because here are a few styling tips for looking great, dressing up, and showing sparkle in all the right places!

3 STYLE TIPS FOR STYLING A GREAT HOLIDAY OUTFIT

1.  Start with an elegant, feminine top, like this pleated sleeve, is a great way to make a statement while wearing something other than a traditional holiday dress.
2. When debating about what to wear to a holiday party when it comes to accessories, remember this: delicate accessories bring subtle, yet strong impact to an outfit.
3. For something other than a dress, it's completely acceptable, when wondering what to wear to a holiday party, to choose a fun option like these gold glitter leggings.  If you tend to be a bustier  on the top (for you lovely ladies out there with larger assets), wear darker colors on top and something with color or pattern on the bottom.  It brings the eye downward rather than focusing upward, which is complementary to the areas of your body you'd like people to focus on!

Now that the holiday parties are underway and you have 3 tips for pulling together a great holiday outfit, you can walk into that party with confidence!  What holiday parties do you have planned this season?  Do you have a holiday style question?  I'd love to hear what you're wondering how to style for your next holiday party! 

SHOP THIS HOLIDAY OUTFIT

|| Top: Chaus pleat sleeve blouson top (on sale!!) at Nordstrom ||

|| Pant: Mimi Chica glitter legging at Nordstrom (These Mimi Chica faux lether leggings are awesome too!) ||

|| Shoes: Nine West 'Tatiana' pumps in patent leather at Nordstrom ||

|| Accessories: Gold Clutch (Art in the Find) but similar at Nordstrom necklaces at nordstrom/(This Kate Spade bow necklace is adorable and on sale too!)

Thanks to:

Kelsey Doonan at K.Lyn Makeup