The holidays are right around the corner and so are those wonderful holiday office parties! Are you ready for yours? If not, this post will help! Today’s post is written by Molly who is a fashion blogger for the Affordable Style Network where she loves to follow the latest trends in chic socks and sassy sunglasses. When she’s not creating her favorite looks on Polyvore, she enjoys cooking holiday feasts, bargain shopping (of course!), and spending time with loved ones.
Tis the season of Holiday soirees with your colleagues. And while you want to keep your work wardrobe classy and fabulous, you’re also obliged to get dolled up for those annual workplace festivities. That’s where the perfect office party dress comes in: elegant, sophisticated, and tasteful. Not to mention, it’s affordable yet makes you feel like a million bucks. Here are eight dresses (and one skirt) to try this season without breaking your New Year’s budget resolution or the business dress code. Paired with the perfect accessories, a swipe of red lipstick, and chic knee socks or opaque tights, you’ll be the belle of the office ball.
Look #1: These chic, understated fabrics will keep you looking feminine, professional, and oh-so-sweet.
black dress · clutch · coral dress · gold necklace · retro sunglasses · cream dress · black socks
Look #2: Go glam with timeless leopard, throw on a touch of fur, or glitz up that flattering wrap dress.
collared dress · handbag · fur scarf · leopard shift · cat eye sunglasses · wrap dress · argyle knee socks
Look #3: Play up seasonal colors with posh ruffles, red-hotness, or a lovely skirt and classic white blouse.
cream dress · black handbag · red one shoulder · black necklace· oversized sunglasses · skirt · knee socks
What are you wearing to your office holiday party?
Photo Credit: Fred Hoffman and cattyal (Alison Morgan)
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I’ve got a black dress very similar to the wrap dress with some sparkly shoes. I can’t decide between tights for it and going w/the tan legged look. My party is always a fashion disaster for most. I’m going to forward this blog to them
HI Missy- Your outfit sounds super cute! I need to get some sparkly shoes for my holiday dress too! Have fun!
Thanks for forwarding! I really appreciate it!
I’m in charge of planning the work party and this year I wanted to do something fun and engaging! We’re going out to dinner and having a pool tournament! So I’m going to do comfy classy with some designer jeans, boots and a fun top or light sweater. Of course I’ll have some funky accessories to make the outfit something special!
Thanks for the tips, I enjoy reading your advice!
Emilie
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HI Emilie-That sounds like fun! Congrats for taking on the planning of the party! Wow! A pool tournament sounds like such a fun, creative thing to do for a holiday party! Have fun! Thanks for reading and commenting!
I love the black and the coral dresses from the Lace section as well as the wrap dress from the print one and the cream dress from the ruffles one. Great choices! I wish that I would have had this guide last year.
Hi Christine- I love the dresses too! I hope this helps give you inspiration for your Holiday party! I am sure you will look fabulous!
Thanks! It really does. And it will be because of your amazing ideas
Great ideas!! These posts are so necessary. You might have seen the guest post that went up this week- I think it is important to show ladies that we can keep it professional while getting all jazzed up for these kinds of events. That first dress with the lace is so great. Ha! Happy holidays, lady!
Hi Jen, That one is my favorite dress too! I love the lace! We can definitely keep it professional while getting jazzed up! Happy New Year to you!!