‘Tis Time to Party: The Best Tips on How to Build a Christmas Party Outfit

It’s time to party. The holiday season is approaching; here are the best tips on how to build a Christmas party outfit without buying something new for each event.

No doubt, getting all glammed up for holiday parties can be fun. However, looking for that glam look in that black hole of a closet can drive anyone to the nearest department store, especially when repeating an outfit is not an option if your inner social circle overlaps. Here is a compact list of some of the best tips for creating an outfit for each Christmas or holiday party you have to go to this year. No bank account famine is necessary.

There’s something to be said about a simple black skirt. You can keep it simple with a white t-shirt tucked in or add a more alluring appeal by wearing a glittering tank top bodysuit. Wear stilettos or knee-length heeled boots, depending on the length of the skirt. Whether it’s a pleated, midi, or high-waisted, the silently sexy pencil, or the daring mini, any of these options will never fail.

For outfits that are more on the simple side, play around with the statement earrings collecting dust in your jewelry box. If you’re going to an office Christmas party and decide to go with the black pencil skirt or pencil pants, pair it with a slightly cropped button-up cardigan and statement earrings. Anthropologie has some of the most beautiful statement earrings that will give your outfit the Christmas shimmer it’s lacking—for example, their hand-painted large flower statement earrings in dark orange or bronze. The earrings are large enough to attract just the right amount of attention.

If it’s the attention you’re looking for, go for the little sequin number that’s been teasing you for the past year in your closet. A sequin sleeveless dress with a black blazer and heeled sandals is perfect for a holiday evening party. Otherwise, a sequin midi skirt with a pullover sweater or form-fitted cropped cardigan with pumps or tall boots is an excellent option for a slightly more casual holiday gathering.

Remember that the limits to mixing and matching your Christmas party outfits only cease when you limit your imagination. Have fun with your simple black skirt by adding a metallic sweater. Wear a silk cream blouse with black trousers and a velvet blazer. Avoid falling into holiday impulse buying because you haven’t taken the time to see what’s waiting to shine on you this holiday season.