
GOOP LABEL Alex Velvet Blazer, goop, $650; GOOP LABEL Jessica Silky Blouse, goop, $395; goop Label COLLEEN VELVET TROUSER, goop, $450; Alexandre Birman CLARITA HEEL SANDAL, goop, $595.
3 Ways to Dress Up Like You Mean It
Rather than submit to the stresses of party season, take the steady flow of festivities as an opportunity to embrace the more-is-more maxim: an extra accessory here, a hint of glitz there—it’s all whole-heartedly encouraged.
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FRIENDS-GIVING
Punctuate a gently embellished sweater and metallic skirt pairing with chunky velvet platforms. This way, you can put in solid kitchen time—plus, oversee cleanup efforts after—without sacrificing comfort or aesthetics.
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ROCHAS
Maglia Crewneck Sweater goop, $915 -
PRADA
Pleated Metallic
Jacquard Midi Skirt NET-A-PORTER, $2,050 -
JW ANDERSON
Pierce Mini Leather
Shoulder Bag NET-A-PORTER, $1,480 -
PRADA
Two-Tone Velvet
Platform Sandals NET-A-PORTER, $850 -
ERINESS
Loop Bracelet
With Diamond
Links goop, $1,665 -
Alison Lou
PINK DIAMOND
FIREWORK STUD goop, $1,090
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Night at the Ballet
Sleek, elegant, and a little bit sexy, a silky slip dress is a perennial special-occasion classic. A fringed smoking jacket is a downtown finishing touch to a decidedly uptown outfit.
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Suzanne Kalan
WHITE DIAMOND
CRAWLER EARRINGS goop, $1,400 -
SUZANNE KALAN
Baguette Diamond
Square Ring goop, $2,200 -
ALEXANDRE BIRMAN
Alessa Lace-Up Satin Sandals NET-A-PORTER, $625 -
STELLA MCCARTNEY
Floriane Jacket Stella McCartney, $1,925 -
SAINT LAURENT
Monogramme
Leather Clutch NET-A-PORTER, $1,750 -
MICHELLE MASON
Silk-Satin Wrap Gown NET-A-PORTER, $895
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Office Party
Double down on jewel-toned velvet (hands-down the most festive fabric) with a chic his-for-her suit and strappy, leg-lengthening heels. Minimal jewelry and accessories temper the glam for day.
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CAMI NYC
Bailey Chiffon-
Trimmed Camisole NET-A-PORTER, $160 -
GOOP LABEL
Colleen Velvet
Trouser goop, $450 -
GOOP LABEL
Alex Velvet Blazer goop, $650 -
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO
Medium Vara Bow Flap Bag Ferragamo, $1,390 -
JENNIFER FISHER
Drew Hoop Earrings goop, $375 -
& OTHER STORIES
Pearl Ring & Other Stories, $25 -
SAINT LAURENT
Amber Velvet Heels NET-A-PORTER, $795
Related: How To Dress For A Party