The ornament swap is just about the most classic and time-honored party tradition of the holiday season. We’ve all got fond memories of our parents’ Christmas parties, and maybe even have an ornament or two on our trees that has been passed down from one of those parties.
With generous portions of savory snacks and desserts certainly on the menu, it’s important to to be comfortable (and account for a little stretch in our clothes!) but also feel special with a little extra holiday sparkle. Just because it’s December doesn’t mean you have to wear a bulky snowman sweater with fuzzy pom-poms–thank goodness!
Our stylist Katey Preston has picked out some great pieces to mix and match that say “season’s greetings” without the kitsch.
VELVET CRUSH
Love this blush velvet jacket paired with skinny jeans and a fun sparkle or embellished top underneath. Pair the outfit with some pumps instead of booties and you are holiday ready!
1. Velvet Blazer Jacket in Winter Bloom by White House Black Market
2. Asymmetrical Bow Top in Black by J. Crew
3. Raw Step-Hem Skinny Jeans in Bella Heritage Wash by 7 For All Mankind from Macy’s
4. Fresh-Start Suede Ankle Strap Block Heel Pumps in Boho Taupe by Gianni Bini from Dillard’s
WINTER WHITE
This scarf is gorgeous. There is just enough metallic to make it holiday appropriate, but a small enough amount that you can wear the scarf over and over again all winter long. The ivory and camel are gorgeous paired with an ivory blouse and dark denim for a winter white holiday look.
1. Reversible Metallic Fringe Scarf in Camel Heather by Express
2. Surplice Tie Sleeve Top in Ivory by Trouve from Nordstrom
3. 9″ High-rise Skinny Jeans in Larkspur Wash by Madewell
4. Ribbed Cashmere Gloves in Ivory by Bloomingdale’s
ICE PRINCESS
Velvet skinny jeans! Pair them with this sparkle bell sleeve sweater (those arms!) and statement necklace and you are ready!
1. Hoxton Velvet Ankle Skinny Jeans in Black by Paige from Nordstrom
2. Sparkly Bell Sleeve Sweater in Light Heather Gray by Vince Camuto from Nordstrom
3. Deco Sparkle Chain Necklace in Gold by Banana Republic
4. Starlite Embellished Bootie in Silver Glitter Fabric by Jessica Simpson from Nordstrom
FUR MUSE
Pair this faux fur vest with leather leggings. Choose a great ivory blouse for underneath, or bare your arms and add some sparkle with this glorious shimmer tank!
1. Faux Fur Vest in Cream by Sole Society from Nordstrom
2. Faux Leather Moto Leggings in Very Black by Spanx from Nordstrom
3. Shimmer Smocked Tank in Cream by Vanessa Virginia from Anthropologie
4. Voluminous Lace Sleeve Top in Antique White by Cece from Nordstrom
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