Wardrobe 911 ®

This year, the holiday party at work may have been down-sized but you don’t need to do the same for your spirits.  Whether it’s your own work party of that of your sweetie’s, it’s a wonderful excuse to dress up a bit, catch up on what friends and colleagues are doing outside of work, and make new acquaintances.

If you’re attending a casual holiday affair, dark jeans are perfectly appropriate — just make sure to dress them up a bit with sparkle or color.  This time of year it’s easy to find a satin or sparkly top - and the berry Elie Tahari “Muriel” blouse looks great on all silhouettes. (Even on larger busted gals!)  Top it off with the ever-perfect, never-goes-out-of-style, velvet blazer. Hopefully you have one.  If not, this updated version by Banana Republic also comes in a gorgeous violet and would look stunning with a silver top such as the one shown.

Accessorize with a budget-friendly violet Snake Wristlet and pave teardrop earrings. Wear a metallic sandal or try these Franco Sarto black suede peeptoes that have a metallic trim - perfect for an understated holiday casual outfit!