Gems & Geodes: Dressing for the Holidays

Now that the cold weather is finally upon us (boo!) it's time to start thinking about all those holiday parties we're going to be attending over the season. The big questions on everyone's mind are: "what on earth do I wear??" & "how much is it going to cost?!?". We all know that the holidays can put a huge strain on our wallets so without breaking the bank here are some ideas to get you through the holidays with little stress and money still left in your wallet!

The Ever Elusive Office Party
We all know that in there comes that time in the year when a memo goes around inviting everyone to the famed (or infamous) office holiday party. We also know that there are many of us who absolutely dread it (myself included). Without going into office party etiquette, I would like to share with you some ideas for wowing your co-workers without having your image posted all over the internet in a less-than-fabulous light.

During Office Hours
Typically these dos occur within the operating day and as such we need to be mindful of what we sport to such an event, and as such you should consider separates or a work appropriate dress. Here are some ideas from Ricki's:

Separates

Accessories

Work Appropriate Dresses

Key to Wearing the During Office Hours Separates:

The tops can be worn with the skirts shown (or with pants, of course) and you can either wear a blazer or opt to show some skin. If your top has a jeweled neckline it is not necessary to wear a necklace, instead wear some drop or chandelier earrings, a cocktail ring and even some bracelets.

Price Points for the items shown:

$12.50 - $129.50 CAD

After-work Office Functions

There are the rare occasions when the office holiday function is held after-work (in the evening) or on the weekends. For these functions it is recommended that you glam it up, so here are some glitzy holiday ideas from Le Chateau:

LBDs

Festive Dresses

Pant and Suit Options

Key to wearing LBDs and Festive Dresses:

You can either spice up your dress by wearing estate-style jewelery or keep the jewels understated. If you don't want to show too much skin opt for a wrap; but if you do remember to wear a clutch because the last thing you want to be doing all night is fidgeting with your bag and your wrap.

Price Points for Items Shown:
$130 - $324.87+ CAD

The beauty about the Le Chateau website is that you can "Shop the Look", which means that every item shown, from pantyhose to earrings are priced out for you. This makes it easy to shop for exactly what you want and leave out what you don't.

Naturally, these options can easily be worked into your friend & family gatherings, so be sure to get into the holiday spirit while out shopping for your next great holiday ensemble and the beauty of shopping for your festive soiree is that these pieces can easily take you into the New Year and beyond!

Happy Shopping!

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