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6 Chic Holiday Party Outfit Ideas

Festive Frocks To Wear To The Company Holiday Party, NYE & Beyond
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Whether you’re stopping by the company Christmas party or planning for a dramatic entry at this year’s NYE celebration, there’s no reason to not be dressed for the nines.  With holiday gifts crossed off the list (hopefully!) it’s time to settle on the perfect holiday party outfit. 

From statement feathers to crop tops and fancy pants, the possibilities are endless for a chic holiday get-up.  As you’ll see in the slideshow above, these six outfit ideas prove that there’s really no excuse to play it safe this year…even at your holiday office party!

Thanks to inspiration from some of our favorite trendsetters, we’ve found a few key statement pieces from J.Crew, Tibi, Elizabeth and James, Milly and more that will help us round out 2015 in style, but will also find a place in our wardrobes for years to come.  And of course, if the holiday gifting list gets a bit long, we turn to Rent The Runway to score these high-end designer duds without a blow to the wallet.  Click through the slideshow above to find six chic outfit ideas for your holiday party, along with links to get the look!  Cheers, Kat

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PAIRED FESTIVE FLAIR

PAIRED FESTIVE FLAIR

WHAT BETTER TIME THAN THE HOLIDAYS TO PAIR FUN AND FESTIVE FROCKS? IT IS, AFTER ALL, THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR. THINK TULLE, CHIFFON, STRIPES AND BEADS...THE MORE THE MERRIER.

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VIA WOMEN'S WEAR DAILY, BY KUBA DABROWSKI
FANCY PANTS + FUR

FANCY PANTS + FUR

DRESS YOURSELF UP IN FANCY PANTS AND FUR FOR A HOLIDAY LOOK THAT'S JUST AS CHIC AS IT IS COMFORTABLE.

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VIA WAITING ON MARTHA, BY KATHRYN MCCRARY
A STATEMENT IN RED

A STATEMENT IN RED

THIS KNOCKOUT DRESS IS WORTH FINDING AN EVENT TO WEAR IT TO, ESPECIALLY IF YOUR CALENDAR ONLY CONSISTS OF UGLY SWEATER PARTIES. MEG STUNS IN THIS EFFORTLESSLY ELEGANT LOOK, PERFECT FOR A FORMAL HOLIDAY PARTY.

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VIA MEG BIRAM, BY LAURA METZLER
THE LBD WITH A TWIST

THE LBD WITH A TWIST

FEATHERS ARE ALWAYS A FUN WAY TO SPICE UP AN OUTFIT, ESPECIALLY WITH BOWS AND SHIMMERING TWEED. JESSICA LOOKS BOTH CHIC AND COOL IN THIS HIGH-END TAKE ON THE CLASSIC LBD.

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VIA BOWS & SEQUINS, BY IRON & HONEY
SEQUINS

SEQUINS

MKR SHOWS US THAT SEQUINS ARE ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA THIS TIME OF YEAR, EVEN FOR A HOLIDAY WORK EVENT. THEY CAN EASILY BE PAIRED DOWN WITH SOFT CASHMERE.

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VIA WAITING ON MARTHA, BY KATHRYN MCCRARY
WHITE CROP TOP + BLAZER

WHITE CROP TOP + BLAZER

HERE, KAT PULLS TOGETHER A PERFECTLY POLISHED LOOK. THOUGH THE PIECES ARE WHITE-HOT THIS SEASON, WE KNOW THEY TRANSLATE AS WARDROBE ESSENTIALS THAT WILL TRANSCEND SEASONS. WE ADORE THE SUBTLE DETAILING OF WHITE FEATHERS POKING OUT UNDER A SHARP BLAZER.

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VIA WITH LOVE FROM KAT

Featured image, Women’s Wear Daily

Over The River & Through The Woods

A Proven Fact: Wearing a Cozy, Festive Knit Gets You In the Holiday Spirit
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Every year, I am on the hunt for the perfect sweater that I can cozy up in, whether it’s to Grandmother’s house we go, to unwrap presents under the Christmas tree, or of course to wear fireside après-ski. A great heavy knit is usually the prerequisite, though if it has a fun and festive print to keep with the season’s festive vibe, I’m all over it.  Time and time again, J.Crew delivers.   Their sweater game is just SO strong.  And my favorite this holiday season just so happens to be their cozy navy sweater in merino wool, complete with little vintage skiers and their ski poles. 

Layered in a few wardrobe staples you’ve seen before (my favorite button down and boyfriend jeans), along with my duck boots, I’m embracing this seasons’s crisp bite to the air with a merry and lighthearted skip in my step.  Let’s just say I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, and hoping for a little snowfall here in the A!  Truly, MKR 

P.S. While we don’t have the Covered Bridge Canvas Tote available online yet, I think the Vintage Thermos, Vintage Ski Patch and Snow Shoes are just as perfect! xo 

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Photography, Kathryn McCrary

As pictured: Sweater | Shirt | Jeans | Sunnies | Duck Boots | Thermos | Tote Bag (Similar

Running Around

An Easy, Comfortable Outfit To See Me Through a Busy Day
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There’s no “calm before the storm” around here; I’m in overdrive running around town prepping for Thanksgiving this year.  On crazy days like these, I reach for a few tried-and-true favorites in my wardrobe to layer on and tackle my never-ending to-do list.  

While I will always love a good lounge sesh in my favorite yoga pants, there’s something to be said for pulling yourself together for those errands that find you nowhere near the gym. It’s all too easy to reach for yoga pants before going to the grocery and meeting a friend for coffee, but I’ve found that pulling together a comfortable, styled look always feels better. 

This outfit is made up of pieces that are all comfortable, and the pieces can see me through the busy day.  I seriously could live in a pair of boyfriend jeans, and you’ve seen me pull out this wool hat more often than I can count.  My black Givenchy bag of course, was an investment, but as I’m rounding out my sixth year of owning it, I can say the bag has only gotten better with age.  The new addition to the mix though, are my colorblock peep-toe booties.  They are not only so comfortable, they’re very affordable for their high-end look. And needless to say they nail “winter whites” at their best!  Truly, MKR

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Photography, Kathryn McCrary 

AS PICTURED: Trench coat (similar) | turtleneck sweater | boyfriend jeans | booties | sunglasses | handbag 

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