By Nikki Cavallaro<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s officially the most wonderful time of the year\u2014and the busiest! The holiday work party is a chance for you and your co-workers to let loose, celebrate successes, and get fancy. Consider the following looks as the invites\/evites roll in!<\/p>\n
CASUAL: If your company has a relaxed dress code or the invitation calls for casual attire, why not dress up just a little? It\u2019ll make the occasion seem more special if you choose a dress instead of your usual jeans or khaki pants. Break out a simple black dress, opaque tights and a metallic belt. To keep things low-key, balance the dressy pieces with a plaid button-down or cardigan with sparkly details or buttons, an everyday bag and casual flats.<\/p>\n
TRENDY: If you work in a trendier workplace or you\u2019re going to dinner with your close co-workers, try dressing up a pair of skinny jeans or black pants with a bold, sparkly sweater. Oversized sweaters are huge right now, and when paired with sophisticated accessories, they have just the right amount of glitz for a holiday get-together.<\/p>\n
COCKTAIL\/HAPPY HOUR: If your company is hosting a holiday cocktail party or happy hour, try tucking a lace top into a black skirt, and pair with your dressiest pumps. Layer a few pearl necklaces and choose a sleek clutch to balance the girly touches. If pearls are not your thing, a big statement necklace is always the best alternative.<\/p>\n
DRESSY\/FORMAL: A go-to for a dressy holiday dinner party? A metallic jacquard dress! Pair it with a peacoat and pointed heels. No need for a lot of accessories since the dress is a statement in itself. However, if this isn\u2019t the shine you\u2019d like to project, try a satin top with fitted dress pants and a faux fur coat. Fur adds texture and timelessness to any outfit when worn as a coat or a wrap. And nothing says formal holiday attire like crushed velvet. If you\u2019re going to a holiday charity gala or black tie affair for work, pair a full-skirt dress with a fur jacket, bow belt, gold baubles, and bejeweled flats! I personally love embellishment on the foot\/shoe area because it gives truth to being \u201chead to toe\u201d in sparkles.<\/p>\n
Also here are some friendly tips for keeping it classy in front of people you spend the most time with during the week!<\/p>\n
DO wear something comfortable. I\u2019m not a brave soul when it comes to heels. So I err on the side of caution and wear wedges, flats or boots!<\/p>\n
DON\u2019T wear something you think you\u2019ll \u2014 ahem \u2014 fall out of. Once the wine and spirits are out, things and people just get sloppy!<\/p>\n
DO wear something respectful and appropriate. If it\u2019s a company party, you still represent your company \u201coutside\u201d of business hours. Unless it\u2019s an Ugly Sweater themed event, stick to the theme and the classics when getting dressed.<\/p>\n
DON\u2019T wear anything unflattering. Like a satin dress. Or spandex. You don\u2019t want that look captured on someone\u2019s smart phone or \u2014 worse \u2014 social media.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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