FabSugar: From Office to Holiday Fete
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3 Closet Staples to take from the Office Right to Your Holiday Fetes
Because our holiday schedules mean we've got only moments to spare when we're running home from the office and then out to our respective parties, dressing for events becomes more of a chore than the fun task we think it should be. Instead of having the time to prep our favorite party wear, we're stressing over what we can throw on to get out the door in a flash. We're here to set you straight — being efficient and looking great don't have to be mutually exclusive, especially when you plan ahead. To play it smart, we've narrowed it down to three of our favorite closet essentials that are easy to take from daytime on the job to our after-hours parties. Chances are you already have each of these pieces in your closet, but to help you work out the details and inspire your best holiday looks yet, you'll want to click through for all the styling and day-to-night shopping.
The Pencil Skirt
This Vince Pencil Skirt ($195) is perfect for pulling double duty — and chances are you already have one like it in your closet. Give it a cozy look for daytime at the office with a chunky turtleneck and Chelsea boots, then switch it up for party time with a peplum top (to accentuate your waist), metallic accents, and a pair of ankle-strap heels.
Day:
Nili Lotan Chunky Turtleneck Sweater ($455)
Loeffler Randall Mini Bag ($395)
Marc by Marc Jacobs Chelsea Boots ($450)
Night:
Topshop Lace Peplum Corset ($72)
Diane von Furstenberg Lytton Small Metallic Clutch ($325)
Zara Studded Vamp Heel and Ankle Strap ($129)
The Shift Dress
J.Crew's Jules Stretch-Wool Twill Shift Dress ($198) is the perfect piece to have on hand for all of your winter styling needs. Take it to the office with tights and printed flats — and a great little leather jacket to top it off. For cocktails, give it a dressed-up makeover with megawatt jewels, a pretty clutch, and pointed-toe pumps (bonus points for a pair with a little extra sparkle!).
Day:
Sarah Berman Rudy Zip-Detailed Leather Jacket ($385)
BCBG Max Azria Astor Leather Crossbody Bag ($84)
Steven by Steve Madden Vegass Leopard Ballet Flat ($90)
Night:
Kenneth Jay Lane Rhinestone Deco Earrings ($130)
Love Moschino Bow Frame Clutch Bag ($250)
Alice + Olivia Meyer Suede Glitter Heel Pumps ($295)
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Trousers
A polished pair of printed pants, like these J.Crew Cafe Floral-Print Wool-and-Silk-Blend Capri Pants ($595) will serve you well all season. They're easy to give a more office-appropriate tilt with a classic blazer, tote, and pumps — but just as easy to style up for a night out with a faux fur, a chain-strap bag, and some seriously sexy footwear.
Day:
Topshop Ponte Boyfriend Blazer ($70)
Alexander Wang Pelican Satchel ($985)
Zara Leather High-Heeled Court Shoe ($90)
Night:
Mango Faux Fur Jacket ($130)
Rebecca Minkoff Flirty Leather Shoulder Bag ($250)
BCBGeneration Jett Strappy High-Heel Sandal ($98)
Which look can you see yourself stealing? Let us know in the comments below!
XO Team LC
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FANTASTIC!!KISS GIULIA MARCHEGIANI
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The styles are really cool. The pencil skirt can be so easy to work with I think. I would wear a nice top with a jacket and brown or black heels. -
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This post is awesome. I love the all shoes! Check out my blog: http://thechicstreetblog.blogspot.com/ -
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Great outfits! I would love to see what you would recommend for an office holiday party - I want to look festive and stylish but not revealing or over the top. Thanks!
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Great combination pieces. Amazing what a pair of tights can do. :)
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I love the second look! So perfect for work and going out. Definitely up my alley.
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Well the first one is my fav it totally changes from day to night!, great ideas!!
Kisses
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Nice collection of clothes and other accessories. Shoes are really stylish. Christmas shopping is going on.
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Great looks... adore all of them, but my fave has to be the third one because of the touch of faux fur!
~Pau
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Fabulous! I am lusting over the floral trousers! That look is so chis and can go with any time of the day and for any person.... Love the faux fur! (:
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My favorite is the shift dress, but I also like the pencil skirt since I already have so many of them in my wardrobe!
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I like the shift dress look. I feel like that one is very versatile with switching from day to night and events.
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I like the dress best. I would never wear those pants, and the night outfit on the pencil skirt isn't really my style. But dresses are always so versatile! -
I love the Shift dress one... I just bought a cobalt shift dress from H&M for 10 bucks... of course it was on sale... but orginally 24.95. They had Black, Red, and Cobalt. I would check them out for sure... but do you think Leopard flats will go good with Blue? or should I do a gold color flat and then a gold color heel... or would nude be good for those too?
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i would definitely go for the shift dress day-to-night switch! totally my style!
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