The Party Skirt

Happy Friday, friends! Guess what?!… Finals are OVAAA! And now it’s finally, officially time to get into the holiday spirit. No holding back now!

Last week, I styled this perfect plaid shirt for a more casual setting here. Today I’m showing you how I would dress it up for the office, and perhaps even a holiday party. This skirt is called ‘the perfect party skirt‘ after all. 😉

As soon as I saw this skirt, I knew I had to have it. It’s the perfect combination of everything I love. It’s in my favorite cut–the classic pencil skirt. It’s a thicker tweed material that adds texture to any outfit. It’s got sexy black lace trim. Aaaand it’s even got sparkles so that it shimmers in the light! Need I say more? It truly is the perfect party everywhere skirt.

So when styling this skirt for the holiday season, I knew all it needed was this festive plaid shirt and some red suede shoes to really amp up the Christmas vibes.

I’m all about adding in color when I can, so these burgundy pumps were a no-brainer for me. But classic black heels or sparkly bow flats would’ve looked just as festive too.

So as not to take away from the center-stage elements of the plaid and skirt combo, I chose a minimalist clutch in solid black to keep the look simple yet classy. Note: in dire situations, said purse should always be swapped for tacky tinsel…

Throw in some tacky tinsel and you’ve got yourself a party!

I added some sparkle to the ensemble with my favorite necklace of the season. Unfortunately it’s sold out already, but I’ve linked a similar one below that is just as pretty and versatile. These collar crystal necklaces (as I call them) add the perfect amount of sparkle without taking over the show. They have a way of outlining collars and necklines that really brings the whole look together. Here it adds a subtle touch of femininity to the more masculine collar and I couldn’t be more pleased with the result. (I wore it the same way here.)

As a finishing touch, I added my favorite shade of cherry red lipstick to complete this holiday party look. Bring on the festivities!

What about you, are you ready for the holidays?! Do you have any fun parties coming up?

Photos by Outside Ourselves

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Get the Look…

Top: J. Crew | Skirt: J. Crew | Heels: J. Crew Factory (similar here, here, strappy version) | Clutch: Dooney & Bourke (similar here, here, edgy studded version) | Necklace: J. Crew Factory (similar) | Watch: Movado (from Switzerland) | Rings: Aggie Ring, KD Ring gifted | Lips: Revlon (certainly red)