November 17, 2015
Here's What To Wear To Holiday Parties


Your BFF's Friendsgiving
What could be better than good food, lots of wine, and your closest friends--all crammed in to your BFFs apartment? Aside from a little more elbow room, not much. Friendsgiving is your chance to enjoy everything you love about Thanksgiving, minus nosy family members asking how much longer til your married and not-so-subtly side eyeing your outfit. It's also one of the only dinner parties you'll be able to get away with rocking a sheer-sleeved, deep V neck crop top, like this one by For Love and Lemons, with a body skimming mini skirt. Add a statement necklace for a bit of sparkle, and if anyone asks for the recipe to your store-bought pumpkin pie--wink and tell 'em it's an old family secret you'd be remiss to spill.
Office Holiday Party
Work parties can be tough. Everyone's a little awkward to let loose and secretly wondering how many drinks you can get away with without getting embarrassingly buzzed (or worse). According to this chart, the amount you're allowed to drink directly corresponds to the cool-ness of your company and where you land on the totem pole. But while there's a handy chart to tell you how much you're allowed to drink, there's no real guideline for what you're allowed to wear. Sure, we all love a daring fashion moment, but an office party is one instance where playing it safe pays off. Our eyes are on this relaxed fit sequin shift dress by Free People. The cut is conservative enough to wear around coworkers, but the all over sequin detailing keeps it feeling festive. Add your own personal touch with a Western-inspired belt and layers of gold necklaces.
Thanksgiving Eve Outing
Thanksgiving Eve may as well be called "high school reunion 2.0." You're likely to spend the night hanging with high school friends, naively thinking you can drink as heavily as you did back in the day, and inevitably, bumping into your ex. And while you're definitely over him, there's no harm in looking really hot when running into an old fling--and in this case, we suggest a lacy For Love and Lemons LBD under a cute leopard print coat. A basic black ankle bootie completes the look and helps it all feel low-key enough for a night spent at the only bar in your tiny hometown. Bottoms up!