By Party dressing requires a little something more–or dare we say, extra. Here, it’s all about bold hues, rich textures, sparkle and celebratory silhouettes that make it easy to pop bottles. This winter, hit the dance floor in style, and exude the kind of allure that puts mistletoe and midnight kisses on the brain. We turned to the season’s best and the arbiters of over-the-top, The Russian Tea Room and interior designer Sasha Bikoff, for ideas to inspire your party-hopping wardrobe, and the gifts you’ll be looking to give and (hopefully) receive. Trust–maximalism is the trick to nailing the best in festive looks. Here, the top 10 BAZAAR-approved trends to shop this holiday season, and all the ways to gift chic.
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Get your iPhones ready—the season's sparkliest pieces will make waves on your Instagram and Snapchat feeds. Equally shiny photo props welcome.
On Ebonee: Saint Laurent dress, $11,900, ysl.com; Saint Laurent boots, $10,000, nordstrom.com; Ericson Beamon earrings, $430, net-a-porter.com. On Caroline: Gucci top, $3,700 and pants, $3,980, gucci.com; Sergio Rossi boots, $1,750, sergiorossi.com; De Beers earrings, price upon request, debeers.com. Balloons by Ava's Party Designs.
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Gold Standard
The metallic to shine in is gilded and glamourous. Sequin gowns are an expensive take, but a sparkly clutch or glittered eyeshadow are high value ways to invest in gold.
On Caroline: Louis Vuitton dress, pant, and boots, price upon request, louisvuitton.com; JW Anderson earrings, $440, net-a-porter.com. On Ebonee: Oscar de la Renta dress, $8,290, oscardelarenta.com; Aquazzura "Purist" sandals, $695, aquazzura.com.
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Rich Bitch
Velvets, brocades and lace mix for the ultimate in luxury dressing. More is more when you dip into a jewelry box of hues, so pile it on high from head to toe.
On Ebonee: Self Portrait velvet blazer, $506, farfetch.com; Self Portrait shorts, $340, nordstrom.com; Anna Sui shirt, price upon request, annasui.com. On Caroline: Ellery dress, $1,695, farfetch.com; Mindi Mond earrings, $13,000, mindimondny.com; Fendi boots, $1,350, net-a-porter.com.
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Birds of a Feather
Float through the room in a dress made of plumes for a head-turning holiday moment. For the less bold, fringe earrings or feathered shoes feel right for night.
On Caroline: J.Mendel dress, $4,290, jmendel.com; Aurelie Bidermann “Sirocco” earrings, $577, farfetch.com. Taxidermy peacock courtesy of Creel & Gow.
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Crimson Stride
The little red dress (or jumpsuit) is still a classic for yuletide fashion. Amp up the Instagram moment with crimson extras and a rouge lip.
On Ebonee: Alexander McQueen dress, $4,450, net-a-porter.com; Oscar de la Renta earrings, $455, oscardelarenta.com; Fendi leather boots, $1,350, net-a-porter.com. On Caroline: Preen by Thornton Bregazzi top, $470, and pants, $1,065, preenbythorntonbregazzi.com; Oscar de la Renta earrings, $590, oscardelarenta.com.
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Graphic Impact
Get your high contrast look with patterns that really play for the lens. Black and white make an extra statement in stripes, dots and checks galore.
On Caroline: Carolina Herrera dress, $2,990, neimanmarcus.com; Oscar de la Renta earrings, $235, oscardelarenta.com. On Ebonee: Loewe top and pants, price upon request, loewe.com; Aurelie Bidermann glass pearl drop earrings, $250, stylebop.com.
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Pink Ladies
The It color of the season is made for the holiday party circuit. Choose pale blushes, hot pinks and sultry roses instead of red when the invite calls for festive.
On Caroline: Alessandra Rich dress and belt, price upon request, alessandrarich.com; Giuseppe Zanotti "Barbra" platform sandals, $845, giuseppezanotti.com; Mindi Mond earrings, $22,000, mindimondny.com. On Ebonee: Marc Jacobs jacket, $2,900, skirt and bralette, price upon request, marcjacobs.com; Oscar de la Renta “Navette” earrings, $395, frwd.com; Giuseppe Zanotti "Annemarie" sandals, $895, giuseppezanotti.com. Furniture by Sasha Bikoff Interior Design; Flowers by Missi Flowers.
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Rainbow Right
Why choose one color of the rainbow, when you can have them all? The happiest way to toast the end of the year—and new beginnings—is with a sartorial ode to ROYGBIV.
On Caroline: Ashish mini dress, $1,997, fwrd.com; Jimmy Choo "Maine" boots, $1,875, neimanmarcus.com. On Ebonee: Dior dress, $14,500, bra, $1,150 and briefs, $930, dior.com; Fendi boots, $1,350, net-a-porter.com; Nam Cho earrings, $29,700, mitchellstores.com. Furniture by Sasha Bikoff; Fabrics by Stark.
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Green Goddess
Envy will surely ensue when you debut all-over emerald looks. The classic holiday hue begs for attention in lace, suede, velvet and leather takes.
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White Walker
Take a breather in icy-cool winter white done up in luxe furs, modern pearls and luscious silks.
On Ebonee: Yves Salomon mink coat, $7,620, yves-salomon.com; Tiffany & Co. "Aria" drop earrings, $3,400, Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger necklace, $17,500, and South Sea Noble cultured pearl necklace, $27,000, tiffany.com. Flowers by Missi Flowers.
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