Holiday Dresses, Shoes, and Bags to Buy Now
The winter holidays are just a month away, which means all things seasonal are already out to play. You can find eggnog in your local grocery store, Netflix has stocked its holiday movie category, and our favorite fancy attire is coming in fast. Now that Halloween is over, it’s socially ok to start your holiday dress shopping, so let’s begin.
Below, we break down six party-appropriate dress styles, plus the shoes and bags to style them with. The holidays can be a stressful time, especially with an endless parade of events, but getting dressed for them doesn’t need to be.
The Turtleneck Dress
Consider the turtleneck dress when needing to be on your most appropriate style behaviour. Conservative yet modern, this piece from Nanushka will get you through any office soiree or inlaw holiday dinner. In a super stretchy, heavyweight knit, this style hugs in all the right places, while the tame front slit keeps you from feeling too reserved. Wear with a pair of taller boots and an eye-catching statement purse.
The Velvet Dress
This timeless fabric is the key to making any outfit feel luxurious. Put it in dress form and you could practically go barefoot to an event and still feel fancy. But, we don’t recommend that. Instead, style the Nomia overlay dress with neutral patent mules and the tiniest, cutest bucket bag we know.
The Slip Dress
The simple slip dress has proven to be more than bedroom attire. Take it out to happy hour, wear it to work (with appropriate layering) and most definitely consider it as a holiday hero. Unfussy yet elegant, this Kamperett silk slip dress in soft peach is the answer to all your fancy attire woes. Wear it with a pair of pointy toe heeled mules and a mini bucket bag for an effortlessly put-together look. Our favorite oxymoron.
The Knit Dress
Cold weather calls for knits, so what better way to stay warm and look holiday party ready than with Shaina Mote’s fine ribbed knit dress? Its shoulder cutouts and slightly flared silhouette, elevate it from sweater dress to celebratory dress. Go ahead and add a pair of suede, chocolatey brown block heels and an unordinary clutch that just might steal the show.
The Metallic Dress
We can’t exactly pinpoint what it is about the holidays that make us want to add some sparkle to our wardrobe, but we can tell you a gold silk metallic dress will be the talk of any party you wear it to. Take the Wray ‘Emily’ dress. With its easy fit, quarter length sleeves and just below the knee length, it’s the perfect pop to wear to your BFF’s holiday potluck or even during the day when you want to brighten things up. Let the dress shine by styling it with a pair of sleek black heels and a black textural clutch.
The Festive Dress
Don’t be afraid to work a festive color this holiday season. The Toit Volant ‘Rana’ dress is polished, flattering and by no means screams mistletoe. Give it that fashion-forward edge by adding a modern utility belt to the waist and simple, square toe mules.
