What to Wear to Christmas Parties: tuxedo blazers, skater skirts and more top trends for the holiday season
What to Wear to Christmas Parties: tuxedo blazers, skater skirts and more top trends for the holiday season
The holiday season brings with it a certain set of headaches: wacky relatives coming to stay, panicked shopping trips, and the dilemma of what to wear to the onslaught of parties, tree-trimmings and dinners. We can help with the latter concern, at least. Here, a guide to the season’s most stylish trends—clothes you’ll look forward to wearing well into the new year.
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- Forget what you know about figure skating costumes—skating skirts aren’t about pom-poms or scarily stretchy spandex. These five options are a flirty way to add some fun to an outfit.<br /><br /><br /> <br /> <strong>Peter Pilotto</strong> metallic jacquard skirt. $1,560. <em>Available through <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/410224?cm_mmc=LinkshareUS-_-Hy3bqNL2jtQ-_-Custom-_-LinkBuilder&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-aij8FhG88MBU0OGxJcNhUw" target="_blank">net-a-porter.com</a></em><br />
- Holiday Party Trends: Skating Skirts
- Holiday Party Trends: Skating Skirts
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- Poinsettias aren’t the only flower at the party this year. $150. <br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available at<strong> Club Monaco,</strong> various locations, <a href="http://www.clubmonaco.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=23207676&cp=12249921.12266416.12454895&ab=ln_women_apparel_skirts">clubmonaco.ca</a></em><br />
- Holiday Party Trends: Skating Skirts
- Holiday Party Trends: Skating Skirts
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- A little texture never hurt anyone. $128. <br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available at<strong> French Connection,</strong> various locations, <a href="http://canada.frenchconnection.com/product/woman+Collections+Skirts++and++Shorts/73AAH/Electric+Fuzz+Skirt.htm" target="_blank">canada.frenchconnection.com</a></em><br />
- Holiday Party Trends: Skating Skirts
- Holiday Party Trends: Skating Skirts
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- A leather skirt can add edge to a pretty blouse or embellished sweater. $130. <br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available at<strong> American Apparel,</strong> various locations, <a href="http://store.americanapparel.net/product/?productId=rsalh302l">store.americanapparel.net</a></em><br />
- Holiday Party Trends: Skating Skirts
- Holiday Party Trends: Skating Skirts
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- A mini-dress with a flouncy skirt and moody black florals. Add a moto jacket and you’re good to go. $124.50, on sale from $415.<br /> <br /><br /><br /> <em>Available through <strong>eLuxe,</strong> <a href="http://www.eluxe.ca/en/nicholas-jetsetter-skater-dress.html" target="_blank">eluxe.ca</a></em><a href="http://www.eluxe.ca/en/nicholas-jetsetter-skater-dress.html" target="_blank"> </a><br />
- Holiday Party Trends: Skating Skirts
- Holiday Party Trends: Skating Skirts
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- Take a cue from James Bond and elevate your outfit with a sharply tailored jacket. For instance, we love the leather accents on this structured <strong>Rudsak</strong> blazer. $200, on sale from $275. <br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available through <a href="http://www.rudsak.com/en/women/women-clothing/women-clothing-blazers/dagmar-black" target="_blank">rudsak.com</a></em><br />
- Holiday Party Trends: Tuxedo Blazers
- Holiday Party Trends: Tuxedo Blazers
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- Velvet makes this blazer more punch-bowl friendly. Matching trousers are also available. $425. <br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available at <strong>Ted Baker London,</strong> Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 3401 Dufferin St., 416-783-0380, <a href="http://www.tedbaker-london.com/store/womens/velvet-blazer-GF98-WA3W-HEERIO-00.html" target="_blank">tedbaker-london.com</a></em><br />
- Holiday Party Trends: Tuxedo Blazers
- Holiday Party Trends: Tuxedo Blazers
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- Midnight blue offers a low-key way to stand out in a sea of black and grey. $340. <br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available at <strong>J.Crew,</strong> various locations, <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_special_shops/weartoworkshop/blazers/PRDOVR~07425/07425.jsp?srcCode=AFFI00001&siteId=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-HonPEQ94xduQny8nrpJ%2F1g" target="_blank">jcrew.com</a></em><br />
- Holiday Party Trends: Tuxedo Blazers
- Holiday Party Trends: Tuxedo Blazers
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- A sleek blazer that will transition easily from daytime to post-work soirée—and from winter to spring. $189. <br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available at<strong> Ann Taylor,</strong> various locations, <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/shawl-tuxedo-jacket/320995?colorExplode=false&skuId=15054241&catid=cata000017&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=9192" target="_blank">anntaylor.com</a></em><br />
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- Holiday Party Trends: Tuxedo Blazers
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- Look-at-me pumps are the simplest way to kick a regular outfit into holiday overdrive. Here, a playful feline twist by <strong>Charlotte Olympia.</strong> $695. <br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available through <strong>Net-A-Porter,</strong> <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/364306?cm_sp=we_recommend-_-364306-_-slot4" target="_blank">net-a-porter.com</a></em><br />
- Holiday Party Trends: Updated Pumps
- Holiday Party Trends: Updated Pumps
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- When in doubt, just add sparkle. $280, on sale from $398. <br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available at <strong>Stuart Weitzman,</strong> various locations, <a href="http://www.stuartweitzman.ca/eng/products/daggereve/?DepartmentId=13" target="_blank">stuartweitzman.ca</a></em><br />
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- Holiday Party Trends: Updated Pumps
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- We love how the bling on these<strong> Badgley Mischka</strong> stunners extends up towards the ankle. $295. <br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available at <strong>Hudson’s Bay,</strong> multiple locations, <a href="http://www.thebay.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/thebay/pumps/daryn-embellished-satin-pumps" target="_blank">thebay.com</a></em><br />
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- Holiday Party Trends: Updated Pumps
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- <strong>Rockport’</strong>s platform pumps come in an appropriately festive crushed cranberry hue. Even better, they’re comfortable enough to wear for a full day and evening. $150. <br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available at Rockport, Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St., 416-597-0646, <a href="http://www.rockport.ca/womens-heels/seven-to-7-plain-pump/sto7h95plainpump,default,pd.html?dwvar_sto7h95plainpump_color=sto7h95plainpump_blacksmooth&start=3&cgid=womens-footwear-shoe-types-heels" target="_blank">rockport.ca</a></em><br />
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- Holiday Party Trends: Updated Pumps
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- This season’s crop of lace dresses are far from frilly. Here, a sweatshirt-inspired collar and cuffs save a <strong>DKNY</strong> frock from being overly girly. $355. <br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available through <strong>Net-a-Porter, </strong><a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/403593">net-a-porter.com</a></em><br />
- Holiday Party Trends: Lace Dresses
- Holiday Party Trends: Lace Dresses
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- Darker colours and a sweetheart neckline ramp up the sex appeal. $80. <br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available at <strong>Zara,</strong> multiple locations, <a href="http://www.zara.com/ca/en/woman/dresses/combined-lace-dress-c269185p1600525.html">zara.com</a></em><br />
- Holiday Party Trends: Lace Dresses
- Holiday Party Trends: Lace Dresses
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- Demure enough for an office get together but sexy enough for a night out. $289. <br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available at <strong>Club Monaco,</strong> multiple locations, <a href="http://www.clubmonaco.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=23181706&cp=12249921.12266416.12454893&ab=viewall">clubmonaco.ca</a></em><br />
- Holiday Party Trends: Lace Dresses
- Holiday Party Trends: Lace Dresses
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- Not ready for all-over lace? This <strong>Alice and Olivia</strong> dress’s sheer shoulders and cuffs add the right peekaboo touch. $385.<br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available at <strong>Holt Renfrew,</strong> multiple locations, <a href="http://www.holtrenfrew.com/shop/en/holt/women/women-cocktail-shakers/dress-3972-01335-1074-040" target="_blank">holtrenfrew.com</a></em><br />
- Holiday Party Trends: Lace Dresses
- Holiday Party Trends: Lace Dresses
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- A major advantage of sporting an embellished sweaters: no need to choose jewellery to match. Here, a pretty <strong>Ted Baker</strong> version that comes in black or pink. $248.<br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available at Ted Baker London, Yorkdale Shopping Centre, 3401 Dufferin St., 416-783-0380, <a href="http://www.tedbaker-london.com/store/womens/embellished-neck-sweater-GK83-WA3W-TAHIN-00.html" target="_blank">tedbaker-london.com</a></em><br />
- Holiday Party Trends: Embellished Sweaters
- Holiday Party Trends: Embellished Sweaters
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- More unexpected: the pearl-adorned sleeves on this sweater from <b>Loft.</b> $66. <br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available at Loft, multiple locations, <a href="http://www.loft.com/pearlized-gem-short-sleeve-sweater/316310?colorExplode=false&skuId=15066008&catid=cat1330004&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=9011">www.loft.com</a></em><br />
- Holiday Party Trends: Embellished Sweaters
- Holiday Party Trends: Embellished Sweaters
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- This hunter green number steers well clear of tragic Christmas sweater territory. $118. <br /><br /><br /> <br /> <i>Available at J.Crew, various locations, <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/sweaters/Pullover/PRDOVR~08429/08429.jsp">jcrew.com</a></i><br />
- Holiday Party Trends: Embellished Sweaters
- Holiday Party Trends: Embellished Sweaters
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- <strong>Pink Tartan’</strong>s cute cardigan has smoke pearl buttons and gems on the pockets. $172.50, on sale from $345. <br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available through <a href="http://pinktartan.com/ca/knitwear/embellished-pocket-v-cardi-in-navy.html" target="_blank">pinktartan.com</a></em><br />
- Holiday Party Trends: Embellished Sweaters
- Holiday Party Trends: Embellished Sweaters
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- A flattering peplum and a playful colour will allow you to wear this sweater into spring. $110. <br /><br /><br /> <br /> <em>Available at <strong>Banana Republic,</strong> multiple locations, <a href="http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=77996&vid=1&pid=688836003">bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca</a></em><br />
- Holiday Party Trends: Embellished Sweaters
- Holiday Party Trends: Embellished Sweaters
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