From Fawnia Soo Hoo, Glamour
‘Tis the season… party season, that is. And while you probably have all of your social gathering outfits styled and ready to go, there’s one that requires a bit more strategic planning: the office holiday bash. You want to show off your sartorial skills, but need to walk the fine line between festive and professional. (A look that efficiently transitions from desk-to-party would be appreciated, too.) So let’s look to these 10 red carpet stars for some effortless office-to-holiday party outfit inspiration.
Office Holiday Party Outfit: Solange Knowles’s Tamed Animal Prints
Yes, you can wear party-ready leopard to the office, but tone down the fierceness with a colorful and abstract version of the print on a pretty dress silhouette. For day, layer on a tailored contrast-lapel navy and black blazer. At night, throw it over your shoulders cape-style. Stash your essentials in a party-ready studded clutch to finish off the look.
Solange Knowles
Office Holiday Party Outfit: Olivia Palermo’s Mixed Media Presentation
Liven up the party with mixed prints and lace textures, but start out with a board room-friendly tailored blazer. Depending on your office environment, you could go with vibrantly bright hues like Olivia’s or take it down a notch with softer, earthier tones, like oxblood and the new-neutral: a blush pink.
Olivia Palermo
Office Holiday Party Outfit: Alexa Chung’s Glammed Up Pantsuit
A black pantsuit might just be the new LBD, especially with the cool-girl silhouette of an ankle-length trouser. During office hours, opt for a solid-hued or printed blouse underneath, then switch it out for a light cami when you’re ready to clock out. To finish off the evening look—and taking inspiration from Alexa’s beweled Christopher Kane spring 2014 pantsuit—pin two crystal brooches at diagonal points on the front of the jacket for a retro-glam detail.
Alexa Chung
Office Holiday Party Outfit: Leigh Lezark’s Day-to-Night Leather
While a leather skirt might not fly at every office, it is holiday party day, so break one out if your office tends to skew more fashion-forward. Stay on the conservative side with a below-the-knee pencil skirt and counterbalance any tough-girl edge with a colorfully patterned high-neck sweater.
Leigh Lezark Emma Watson
Office Holiday Party Outfit: Emma Watson’s Dressed Up Tweed
Make the traditional weave unconventional with a modern shift dress silhouette and subtle leather contrast details. For daytime meetings, accessorize with conservative mid-heel pumps and an elegant leather workbag. At night, make a quick switch for a pair of embellished statement heels and a chic quilted clutch.
Read the full article by Fawnia Soo Hoo from Glamour.
