Holiday party wearability
By · Nov 28 2011
One of the best parts about the holiday season is family and tradition. But a close second is dressing up for the parties and events. My friend Beka asked me what some good looks would be for a dress that was both office party appropriate, and work ready.
For this quest, I say you cannot go wrong investing in a nice sheath. Worn with a statement necklace and fabulous shoes, you are good for nighttime. Worn with a cardigan and pearls, you are good for daytime.
I scoured, and these are my unique faves. Nordstrom and Ann Taylor are staples too. But I liked these two for their uniqueness.
Grey waist tie dress, $49 from Dorothy Perkins. Though, I have to say that this dress might be a little short for the office, depending on how tall you are. Another alternative might be this one from Stop Staring.
It is the City Grey at $142. Though some of Stop Staring stuff seems too hoochie for my taste — it’s very “hello, look at my cleavage” — this dress seems like it might be OK. I like the length and the fact that the fabric looks comfortable for a long day at the office.
Though the best part of going with a sheath is that it is a staple you must have in your closet. And so you hopefully already do. If that is the case, then a holiday party is a great excuse to invest in accessories!
I am loving t&j designs right now. I think all of their designs are amaze — they have a lot of great everyday jewelry. This one is dressy — and at $58, not something that you are going to buy and forget about it, but not over-the-top for jewelry, you know? Confession: most of my jewelry is uber-cheap, and I am feeling like I’m ready to start investing in pieces that I can fall in love with and that don’t tarnish.
There’s always this steal at Nordstrom too. Stein & Blye Short Torsade Necklace for $33.90. It’s unavailable online, but this makes me want to go to my local store.
As for shoes — I love going for a pop of color when wearing grey or a neutral. It’s easy to do.
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How did I just know that you were the person to ask?! Love, love, love that gray sheath. Tasteful, simple, classic but completely unique and sophisticated! Off to purchase…
THANK YOU! Hope your Thanksgiving was lovely. xo
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I love gray and yellow together, makes me want to buy a gray dress!
Miranda
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gray is a fantastic choice
it looks elegant paired with just about every color
love the dresses you showcased here
and of course the jewels…
brett
I am in love with the gray! I never used to like it, but I think around this time of year it kind of works.
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wow that jewelry is Amazing! I love the first necklace. and grey and yellow are seriously one of my favorite color combinations!
The House of Shoes
I felt in love with those high heels! Grey and yellow winner combination!
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Hey, I was wondering if you knew where the grey dress from the first picture is from. I’ve been trying to find it throughout the internet, with no luck.
I think a grey dress would be perfect. Any other combinations?
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