Holiday Cocktail Parties

Today is day two of my holiday party creations and I’m exploring the wonderful world of cocktail parties. Cocktail party attire can run the gamut, however, I tend to go a little dressier. I like the iconic imagine of a typical 1950s couple attending a party of their neighbors dressed in their finery for the occasion. I tend to wear black because it’s a blank canvas. I can dress it up or down with either jewelry or sassy shoes. Again, I’ve pulled together two looks.

Holiday Cocktail Parties

Look One:

This dress screams iconic 1950s with a modern twist. The draping of the fabric on the skirt is more modern than your standard A-Line and I love the exaggerated bow at the waist and plunging neckline. This dress is so dramatic that you don’t need a lot of accessories. I went for velvet, burgundy heels, stacked crystal bracelets, simple diamond studs and a classic clutch. This would be a great New Years outfit as well. This look brings me such joy and I call it 50s Chic.

Look Two:

There is nothing better than the LBD, Little Black Dress, and every woman should own one. The most classic little black dress is a sheath. Debuted by Coco Chanel in 1926 within the pages of Vogue, the LBD has never gone out of style. Here, I paired this simple sheath with nude, wedge heels. Another item every woman should own. A nude heel, worn with bare legs, will lengthen the legs appearance and who doesn’t want supermodel legs! I added a crystal bib necklace, another item that’s been popular for a couple of seasons, and fun, gray fur clutch. That’s all you need! This look isn’t just for the holidays either. It is perfect for a night at the theater, dinner, New Years or even a wedding. I call it Sophistication!