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 *
32 comments
steff
How abt lace dresses for a birthday party?
Susan
I love Nina Sequin Dress as i like any shiney things….
Viktoriya
Hello there, just browsing through your lovely blog, and I must ask, where is your sofa from? Thanks, V.C.
Gloria
Loving all of these picks – especially both gorgeous statement necklaces! Can’t wait for holiday parties to begin :-)
Brittany
I 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.
Sarah W
I 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!
Sarah in Indiana
I think I’d go 4,8,11. I love the dress, but I hope it’s not a real green dress :)
Your Mother
ha, that’s cruel :)
katie
green 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…
Michele
7,8,11,12. And thanks for opening my eyes to Zara.com. That’s a fun little site I might start frequenting!
Marnie
I 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.
brooke
2, 9, and 4
Alicia
4, 5, & 13. I think that’s probably really casual looking, but I love those gold flats.
Jane
I’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
Those are my picks too, Jane.
kim
Will 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 :)
Emily
Kim,
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.
Erika
Kim,
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!
Making it Lovely
Kim, I haven’t actually had too many problems. I am a fan of slips too, though I’ve slacked on wearing them lately.
Kim
THANK 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!
Beth C
Love the red dress and the emerald cocktail ring!
Molly @thewaffler
The red dress is on the pricy side for me, but it is so, so pretty.
Amanda
7, 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.
samarahuel
I 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.
Rebecca
7, 12, 13
Jessica
I 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.
Erika
I would choose 4, 12 and 13. Green pleated dress with Mint Julep Ring and those adorable metallic flats.
Melissa
Love love love the black dress and the sparkle dress. All your ideas are so fun and cute.
Sam/LeavetheNestuptoMe
The red dress is stunning!
Devin
Could you make some nursing-friendly holiday party suggestions?
Making it Lovely
I’ll put together a few options and post it over on Babble!
Kat
Oh 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.
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