Dressing Up Without Buying New: Holiday & Party Looks from Your Closet
Halfway through the holiday season and you still need a fabulous New Year’s outfit -- no need to rush off to the store and spend your holiday cash on a one-and-done piece. Build your own holiday outfit here with our list of top tips to Shop Your Closet for a glam night out!
Shine Bright
Double (or triple) up on shimmer! Usually we recommend highlighting one piece to make your outfit shine. This year, all over sparkle is on trend, so embrace the shine by pairing separates that sparkle. A sequin skirt with shimmering shoes, and a shining statement necklace. This is easiest to pull off with darker colors but be bold and try gold or silver pairings -- it’s New Years Eve, treat yourself with these bold outfits! Want to keep shining into the colder months? Take a look at Winter Styling Tips to Make the Most of Your Dresses
Edge It Out
Add edge to a classic piece from your closet: Have a favorite mid-week classic pant, skirt, dress or jacket? Give it a cool edge for New Year’s eve by pairing it with something unexpected. An over the knee boot adds spice to a plaid skirt. Great booties add edge and glamour to the simplest of outfits. Take your favorite blazer and turn it into a tuxedo glammed up with heels or keep it extra feminine with low cut layers and great jewelry. Shop some of our favorite edgy looks! Love mixing edge with classics? You’ll also enjoy our post on How to Style Your Favorite Black Leather Jacket.
Accessories
If you are truly pressed for time and energy you can never go wrong by going “big” paired with “simple”. Black pants, black top, black shoes and a smashing pair of oversized earring never fails. We recommend pulling your hair up and back however you like to show them off and make prep even easier. Add a red lip for extra drama! Accessories are always a shortcut to style! Check out 4 Ways to Save Time Organizing Your Accessories or Ways to Accessorize Your Summer Wardrobe for more inspiration.
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Need a little more help before the New Year’s festivities begin? Engage with our stylists, virtually or in-person, to put together the perfect New Year’s Eve outfit with items you already own.