While a little black dress and black pumps will get you pretty far in the holiday party season – I’d like to make a case for this full gingham skirt and these burgundy lace-up heels instead. Family dinner? Office party? Date night to see the Rockettes? Check mate. This outfit is my ideal mix of classic and modern.. with a little touch of holiday flair thrown in for good measure.
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As evidenced here and here, I often go for a pop of plaid or a splash of red for holiday season outfits. Which is why I love that with black and white gingham and burgundy hues, this look feels a bit unexpected. And since the skirt is more conservative I added an extra kick (quite literally) with these lace-up stilettos. A total ‘love at first sight’ purchase – which I typically try to resist.. but these just felt too good to pass up. I’ve got a few family dinners this weekend and this outfit is definitely going in the travel bag, but before then I took it for a test drive through Bryant Park (they’ve got their ice skating rink, holiday market and big tree up already!). No one does the holidays like New York.. it just makes you want to put on that fancy skirt and heels and dance through the streets. Holiday party plans or not.
p.s. I added all my picks for holiday gifts to the drop down section (under the ‘Holiday Shop‘ tab) on the top right navigation bar to make it easy for you to reference. And don’t miss my Gift Guide for Her or Gift Guide for Him. And finally – be sure to keep checking back after you’ve got your fill of turkey later this week – I’ll have an inside scoop on the best Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales!
Talbots Full Gingham Skirt (wearing a size 2 petite) c/o | Uniqlo Sweater c/o | Vintage Clutch – similar via Sole Society | Lulu Frost Beacon Stud | Steve Madden Raela Heels – also available in 5 additional colors here
