The holiday season is upon us, and with it, holiday parties. Do you have many occasions to dress up? I don’t usually, but this year is shaping up a little differently. Plus there are the usual family functions, like Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas (I like the idea of wearing a fancy dress, but toning it down a little).
What would you pull together for a fun cocktail party? I always love seeing how everyone pairs things differently. And as always, I’ll show you which ones I’d pick below.
- Nina Sequin Dress
- Erin Mary Jane Blush Patent Pumps *
- Resin Colorblock Necklace *
- Pleated Dress *
- Druzy Pie Drops
- Opaque Tights *
- Gracia Dress
- Glitter Court Shoes
- Pearl Scallop Bib Necklace
- Kathryn Flats *
- Martha Bracelet
- Mint Julep Ring
- Malachy Ballet Flats
- Lace and Light Dress
+ Metallic Shimmer Sweater Jacket *
Devin
November 3, 2011 at 7:23 amCould you make some nursing-friendly holiday party suggestions?
Making it Lovely
November 3, 2011 at 10:12 amI’ll put together a few options and post it over on Babble!
Kat
November 3, 2011 at 9:54 pmOh I would love that too. BTW, I bought two of those Old Navy shirts that you suggested for nursing moms and I wish I had 10 of them.
Sam/LeavetheNestuptoMe
November 3, 2011 at 8:24 amThe red dress is stunning!
Melissa
November 3, 2011 at 9:07 amLove love love the black dress and the sparkle dress. All your ideas are so fun and cute.
Erika
November 3, 2011 at 9:16 amI would choose 4, 12 and 13. Green pleated dress with Mint Julep Ring and those adorable metallic flats.
Jessica
November 3, 2011 at 9:49 amI love 6, with the shoes the model has on, and either 5 or 11 as jewelry. (5 if hair up, 11 if hair down).
I also think 2, 7 and 9 would be cool. Maybe a less patent leather shoe though here.
Rebecca
November 3, 2011 at 10:03 am7, 12, 13
samarahuel
November 3, 2011 at 10:09 amI second the request for a nursing-friendly edition! :) Though if I could, I would go with 2, 3, & 7. I also like the green dress a lot.
Amanda
November 3, 2011 at 11:32 am7, 10/13, 11, 5
I love the shape of the red dress very much. If it were in black I’d go with the gold shoes. Though gold and red works too, I think the black shoes would look better with it.
Molly @thewaffler
November 3, 2011 at 11:51 amThe red dress is on the pricy side for me, but it is so, so pretty.
Beth C
November 3, 2011 at 12:21 pmLove the red dress and the emerald cocktail ring!
kim
November 3, 2011 at 12:53 pmWill you write up something about the logistics of this look? I have a terrible time wearing dresses / skirts with tights. They always ride up and pull and static cling….. A friend told me to try hairspray and one other said maybe a slip? I see that you wear dresses and tights a lot – you must have solved this problem :)
Erika
November 3, 2011 at 3:04 pmKim,
I wear slips under dresses and it really works well for me. It also helps provide a smoother look. I like Vanity Fair brand; good quality and not too expensive.
Hope that helps!
Kim
November 4, 2011 at 11:12 amTHANK YOU! I’m going to buy one tomorrow! Also, I almost stopped a woman on the subway to ask her this question last night. But it was rush hour and crowded and I didn’t want to seem like a crazy person asking personal questions!
Making it Lovely
November 4, 2011 at 12:12 pmKim, I haven’t actually had too many problems. I am a fan of slips too, though I’ve slacked on wearing them lately.
Emily
November 15, 2011 at 5:37 pmKim,
I live in a very dry (read: static-y) climate and swear by this Static Guard spray in the wintertime: http://www.amazon.com/Static-Guard-Cling-Spray-Fresh/dp/B0013IRBG4. Cheap, easy (point the nozzle up your skirt and spray…kind of shocking, but not in a bad way), totally does the trick. Also lets dresses hang a little better, to boot.
Jane
November 3, 2011 at 1:49 pmI’d go with 7, 5, and 8. The red dress is beautiful. And the silver sparkly accents would be perfect and not too overwhelming since I’d have the earrings and the shoes and nothing else.
Rose
November 3, 2011 at 8:10 pmThose are my picks too, Jane.
Alicia
November 3, 2011 at 1:59 pm4, 5, & 13. I think that’s probably really casual looking, but I love those gold flats.
brooke
November 3, 2011 at 3:41 pm2, 9, and 4
Marnie
November 3, 2011 at 4:00 pmI would choose 4 + 5 + 6 + 8
Or possibly 2 + 7 + 9, with black tights
Nicole, have you ever come across bright or patterned maternity tights? I’m dying for some but all I ever seem to find are basic black. Thigh highs are out for me.
Michele
November 3, 2011 at 6:08 pm7,8,11,12. And thanks for opening my eyes to Zara.com. That’s a fun little site I might start frequenting!
katie
November 3, 2011 at 7:00 pmgreen dress (4), pearl bib necklace (9), gold flats (13), plus fishnets and pearl stud earrings. =) fun game! wish i had some cocktail parties to dress up for…
Sarah in Indiana
November 3, 2011 at 10:06 pmI think I’d go 4,8,11. I love the dress, but I hope it’s not a real green dress :)
Your Mother
November 3, 2011 at 10:36 pmha, that’s cruel :)
Sarah W
November 4, 2011 at 12:52 amI love the sequin dress! I think it might be fun to pair it with the bright tights. I’d do the emerald ring and the black shoes to keep it simple. They are all beautiful though!
Brittany
November 4, 2011 at 3:27 pmI would choose #1, 2, and 6 and skip the jewlery since the bright opaque tights and sparkly dress would be eye candy enough! Love it.
Gloria
November 4, 2011 at 4:53 pmLoving all of these picks – especially both gorgeous statement necklaces! Can’t wait for holiday parties to begin :-)
Viktoriya
November 4, 2011 at 8:32 pmHello there, just browsing through your lovely blog, and I must ask, where is your sofa from? Thanks, V.C.
Susan
November 8, 2011 at 9:01 amI love Nina Sequin Dress as i like any shiney things….
steff
September 15, 2013 at 3:51 pmHow abt lace dresses for a birthday party?