In December, we’re pausing work wear posts because the party season has officially arrived! This can either be the most wonderful or the most stressful time of the year, but your wardrobe shouldn’t be what’s giving you headaches {leave that to the champagne!}.
I find one of the hardest things to dress for are actually family gatherings. You know everyone really well so can be comfortable and casual, but I always think it’s nice to still show a bit of your festive side!
I recently hosted a party at our house {spoiler alert, loft life 2.0 sneak peeks!} and think I found the perfect formula for family affairs.
The jacquard pant is going to be your best friend this season. I found the perfect pair on Asos.com! They’ll work in nearly every setting and are a fabulous alternative to the ubiquitous party dress.
Pair them with a corset top, a tuxedo jacket and killer heels and you’re ready for your office’s cocktail party. In contrast, I kept my homebound look a bit more low-key by topping them with a favorite gray cotton sweater.
Here’s how I combined pieces to stay cozy while still feeling refined.
It was the perfect ensemble as I could go straight from prepping appetizers in the kitchen to pouring champagne at the table, looking lovely but feeling comfortable the entire time.
So when you’re looking at your party calendar for December, don’t forget the less obvious events. You still want something special for them too.
But as always, I’ve got your back. I’ve partnered with Lucky Magazine and Asos.com who are here to rescue your closet with a $2,000 shopping spree! You’ll be able to get the pieces you need for every holiday occasion.
Simply click here to enter!
In the meantime, you can shop my entire family-fun look here: jaquard pants, similar sweater, pumps, jeweled collar.
Here’s to a fun and festive holiday season luvies,
photography by Dave Ryder {my brother!!}
This post is in partnership with Lucky Style Collective and Asos.com. All opinons are my own. Thanks for being supportive of the posts that power Apartment 34!
I loove jacquard pants! Great photos and outfit – really perfect for a holiday get-together.
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I have been eying those pants. What did I do before ASOS? Love the outfit and am so thrilled about the little loft preview! xo
Such a great look. Really perfect for family parties. And separates are so much more versatile aren’t they?:)
And what an incredibly cute dog!:D
Love,
Diana from http://thegirlwhocouldntbeafashionista.blogspot.ie/
So pretty, love the lighting!
Love your outfit, especially the pants!
Can’t wait to see your new loft… from what I can see it’s gourgeos. Ciao! http://paolasecchiaroli.it/blog/
So in love with this look! The perfect hostess look! And your loft looks might inviting. Can’t wait to see more!
Gorgeous setting and a great outfit idea for the holidays!
I love your wedding ring! What’s the source?
The grey sweater looks good on bright party pant. Looking pretty!
~ H Swan
Great look – Love the patterned pants… and the collar is great!
Love it all… but the pants and collar steal the show!
Thanks all! Thrilled to hear you like the look. the pants really are killer.
Lovely indeed! And what a lovely table set-up!
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so so pretty, love that sweater.
Hi, Erin–I was wondering where you found your coffee table that snuck into the background of one of the pretty photos above? It’s beautiful!
I love this look!
PS…you wear these pants better than the model on Asos.
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I am so loving that you posted this! I think about it all the time! It’s your fam – you don’t need to go over the top but it’s inevitable that there will be photos so you most certainly cannot be in your PJs. And love that you considered prepping in the kitchen when putting this together…another constant cause for wardrobe concern. xo
Love it, thanks
Beautiful! I’ve been wanting to wear my new collar from Forever 21 forever (punny, I know) and this outfit combo is perfect.
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Now I know what to wear for Christmas dinner! Thank you!
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