Holiday Fashion: Festive Vs. Tacky

As the holiday cocktail and office party invites start to flood your inbox this season, it's important to remember a few things: Eggnog really can be a meal. It's perfectly fine to buy yourself a gift while shopping for others (it was on sale!). And there's a fine line between dressing "festive" and "tacky."

To help keep you on the style nice list this year, we've found six shining examples of looks to avoid and looks to embrace as you head out to your celebratory soirees. Leave the naughty clothes for the Ugly Christmas Party folks-and Santa is sure to reward your good fashion sense.