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

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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