Jazz Up Your Work Attire for the Holidays
By Saba Salehi & Laura Schuffman , GalTime Stylists
With the holiday season in full swing, and a calendar full of parties and family gatherings to attend, the one question one everyone's mind is, "What do I wear?" No need to break out in a sweat! We guarantee that your closest holds everything you need to rock around the Christmas tree in style. Instead of spending your money on holiday outfits, save that hard-earned cash for after-Christmas shopping, and re-style your work clothes to make them holiday appropriate!
You can easily transform the mundane and dry look that work attire tends to have into a happy holiday one by getting creative with a few key pieces. Rummage through your closet and grab some outfit brighteners, like a great faux-fur vest or jacket, a sparkly cardigan, a bright skinny belt in a beautiful jewel tone, a statement necklace, printed or colored tights, or an eye-catching pair of heels or booties.
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* Turn up the volume on your go-to LBD (little black dress) by adding a fun faux-fur and a glittering statement necklace. Finish off the look with an interesting pair of black printed tights and, voila, perfection!
Free People Embellished Faux-Fur Jacket, $99.99
* Take the corporate edge off of your favorite work skirt by ditching the jacket for a cozy cardigan and a fun blouse. Top off the look with a skinny belt and oversized earrings to capture the festive mood the holidays bring.
J.Crew Metallic Skinny Belt, $29.50
* Grab those black slacks that are part of your default work wardrobe, and use them for the holidays, as well. Whether they're high-waisted, skinny, or wide leg, they're the perfect base to build your cheery outfit around. Pair your pants with a ruffled or bow-tie blouse, and complete the look with a cozy cardigan that has sequins, sparkles, or a cool print. It's the perfect combo of edgy and feminine!
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Pippa Silk Bow Tie Blouse, $128
* No holiday look is complete without a dab of vibrant, cherry red lipstick! Happy Holidays!
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