Holiday dressing is like no other form of decking yourself out. It’s a time to go all out and show off your spirit (when it comes to both fashion and the festivities). Matchy-matchy is usually a big no-no, but if you find the absolutely perfect cocktail of couture and accessories, the holiday party is the moment to go for it. But that doesn’t mean you have to get typical with your color scheme – or your style.
Bottega Veneta‘s belted shift dress ($2,600) is a year-round stunner. A fascinating crinkle print gains endless depth when it has a lace overlay – these are modern effects on a classic dress. And the contrasting cumberbund belt in bright rust is brilliant. Layered yet streamlined, it’s appropriately grown-up in the front, then explodes into a festive bow in the back – perfect for channeling your inner little party girl.
As drop-dead breathtaking as the dress, it’s hard not to get taken with the accessories here. Who cares if it matches? In gradient reds and oranges set on a gray background, this Jil Sander karung clutch ($1,345) looks too good to turn down. It was made for this dress. Pony-hair embossed pumps announce that you’re going all-out, but Yves Saint Laurent‘s subdued print
Wear this around those who will appreciate: this is an outfit to contend with, nothing subtle or casual about it, and it will probably knock all others out of the holiday park.