Photographs by Meredith Jenks ✷ Styling by Stephanie Tricola
Set Design by Amy Elise Wilson ✷ Hair by Anike Rabiu
Makeup by Moani Lee ✷ Nails by Mamie Onishi
Text by Samantha Sutton & Heather Muir Maffei
This is the season of matching sets for one-and-done dressing. OK, technically two and done. Still, you get the benefit of not having to think too hard. Our picks for party versions? Sparkling winter white, velvet, and brocade.
Left: Delaina Embellished Long Sleeve Crop Top, $550; aliceandolivia.com Pencil Midi Skirt in Textured Sequin Mesh (similar to shown), $109; asos.com Rhinestone Heeled Boot, $215; whitehouseblackmarket.com Chandelier Drop Earrings, $35.50; chicos.com Square Sparkle Hero Rings, $50 each; pandora.net Middle: Velvet Vest, $99, and Velvet Pants, $110; whitehouseblackmarket.com Heeled Boots, $55; hm.com Multi-Strand Earrings, $49.50; chicos.com 5-Pack Bangles and Bracelets, $10; hm.com Gold Triple Ring (right hand) and Gold Bone Ring, $50 each; rainbowunicornbirthdaysurprise.com Right: Cobalt Jacquard Coat, $169, and Cobalt Jacquard Pants, $110; chicos.com Tank Bodysuit, $58; skims.com Mingle Mary Jane Platform Pump, $100; stevemadden.com Houndstooth 15 Den Tights, $48; falke.com Rhinestone Giant Square Earrings, $28; rainbowunicornbirthdaysurprise.com
The easiest holiday makeup routine: Even out your skin with a glowy tinted moisturizer and swipe on a matte red lipstick. (Layer a matching liner underneath if you want the color to last long past dessert.) Tie it all together by blending blush on cheeks and—just trust—in the creases of your eyes.
Dr. Jart+ Premium BB Tinted Beauty Balm in Light Medium, $46; sephora.com MatteTrance Lipstick in Celestial Nirvana: Forbidden Love, $39; patmcgrath.com Forget the Filler Definer Liner in True Love, $21; lawlessbeauty.com Soft Pop Plumping Blush Veil in Berry Punch, $30; makeupbymario.com Crystal Mesh Mini Dress, $220; chicos.com
It’s not often that a day-to-night look works equally well for both. This does—a monochromatic top and bottom (another matching set!) fit for the office, with a bit of sparkle for the evening. And don’t sleep on the sleek topcoat…unless, of course, you’re really tired at the bar.
Double Breasted Coat, $299, Sheer Glitter Top, $79, and Sheer Glitter Skirt, $129; stories.com Heeled Boots, $55; hm.com Rhinestone Drop Earrings, $8; forever21.com Timeless Pave Single Row Ring, $95; pandora.net
A leather fringe skirt + black tights + statement pumps = the ideal going-out getup. Add a cool top, giant drop earrings, and whatever else you want to the equation. The math still checks out.
Karolina Fringe Skirt, $495, and Blaze Plunge Bodysuit, $375; lagence.com Persona Slingback Pump, $155; jeffreycampbellshoes.com Pure Matt 100 Den Tights, $53; falke.com Diamond Drop Earrings, $25; rainbowunicornbirthdaysurprise.com Tanzanite Ring, $225; deandavidson.com
The shirt makes it festive; the rest makes it chic. All the cool kids will be dabbling with the ankle-socks-and-loafers look this season. If that’s not your vibe, skip ’em. (The socks. No one is antiloafers.)
We the Free Mar Ruffle Blouse, $128, and We the Free Uptown High-Rise Vegan Pants, $98; freepeople.com Karmine Loafer, $100; stevemadden.com Glitter Frill Socks, $15; stories.com Gold Medallion Necklace, $30, and Gold Bone Ring, $50; rainbowunicornbirthdaysurprise.com Multicolor Crystal Signet Ring, $78; kurtgeiger.us
Glitter is, in fact, for grown-ups! Just keep your look sophisticated by using a finely milled shadow (versus the chunky stuff). When applying blush, know this: The higher you brush it on, the younger you’ll look. Oh, one more thing! Brushing your brows upward is always the right finishing touch.
Mothership IX Eyeshadow Palette: Huetopian Dream, $128; patmcgrath.com Rare Beauty Stay Vulnerable Melting Cream Blush in Nearly Berry, $22; sephora.com Generation G Lipstick in Punch, $18; glossier.com Brow Freeze in Clear, $23; anastasiabeverlyhills.com Rhinestone Mesh Bodysuit, $50; zara.com
Denim on denim has been happening the last few years, and it’s still going strong. Here, a cream denim jacket with faux-fur lining ups the utility and warmth. Denim on denim on denim!
Holly Cozy Denim Jacket, $298; freepeople.com Reign Denim Shirt, $90, and The Loose Jean, $130; bananarepublic.gap.com Leather Waterproof Boots, $160; cougarshoes.com Gold Pendant Necklace, $20; urbanoutfitters.com
There’s an age-old trick to wearing two patterns at once: Stick to the same color palette and vary the scale. To make it very “this season,” layer a corset or vest on top.
Mesh Long Sleeve Turtleneck, $49.50, and Floral Midi Skirt, $140; whitehouseblackmarket.com Fay Strapless Bustier, $425; lagence.com Mingle Mary Jane Platform Pump, $100; stevemadden.com Ritual Tights, $50; falke.com Ring Pack, $10, and Earrings and Studs Pack, $18; hm.com
Not a bold lip or eye kind of person? This understated moment is your move. First press a liquid highlighter onto cheekbones for a little glow. Then top your lids with a shimmery shadow that almost matches your skin tone, and swipe a clear lip gloss over it. Finish with a nudish lip liner and more gloss.
Fluid Sheer Glow Enhancer in Champagne, $39; giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com Artistique Eyeshadow in Me Peche, $22; surrattbeauty.com Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix Glaze in Clear, $20; sephora.com Mac Cosmetics Lip Pencil in Oak, $24; ulta.com Peptide Lip Treatment in Salted Caramel, $16; rhodeskin.com Sheer Rhinestone Mesh Dress, $139; stories.com