GOOP LABEL Kristin Party Cape goop, $895; GOOP LABEL Gillian Party Jumpsuit goop, $795; CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN X GOOP Bow T Satin Heel goop, $895

Decoding Dress Codes: Holiday Edition

• Black-Tie Optional

  Borrow a page out of the guys’ playbook and sub the conventional gown for something sleeker; balance the masculine edge of a jumpsuit with sky-high heels, dramatic accessories, and of course, diamonds.

• goop Label Gillian Party Jumpsuit goop, $795
• VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
  Perlée Bracelet with
  Diamonds Van Cleef & Arpels, Price upon request
• HUNTING SEASON
  Tula Velvet Bag Fivestory New York, $475
• CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN X GOOP
  Bow T Satin Heel goop, $895
• VAN CLEEF & ARPELS
  Magic Alhambra Earrings Van Cleef & Arpels, Price upon request
• W3LL People
  Expressionist
  Liquid Eyeliner goop, $18

• Cocktail Attire

  To rein in a sexy, leg-baring dress, proportion play is key: full-length sleeves and chunky heels keep things from veering into trying-too-hard territory.

• KATHLEEN WHITAKER
  Sequin Ring goop, $2,750
• BEAUTYCOUNTER
  Lip Sheer goop, $30
• TABITHA SIMMONS
  Maya Forest-Green
  Kidsuede Heels Tabitha Simmons, $417
• OLYMPIA LE-TAN
  Dating Game Book Clutch The Line, $1,890
• ROKSANDA
  Gaia Silk Blend Mini Dress Browns, $1,273

• theme party

  While the novelty-sweater ask doesn’t have to be taken literally, it does offer the opportunity to experiment with color, pattern, and glitter—in this case, all in one festive sweater.

• GUCCI
  Cashmere and Merino
  Stripe Knitted Top Gucci, $1,200
• BABATON
  Jude Skirt Aritzia, $125
• RMS BEAUTY
  Buriti Bronzer goop, $28
• SOPHIE RATNER
  Single Circle Hinge Ring
  Pave Earrings goop, $1,100
• STELLA MCCARTNEY
  Falalbella
  Crossbody Clutch goop, $795
• GIANVITO ROSSI
  Piper 85 Bootie Gianvito Rossi, $995