Dilemma #1: You have a party to attend but it’s cold out! How can you find something that is festive but also warm and cozy? 

LOOK 1: BLACK SHIFT DRESS (ON SALE) | BLACK TIGHTS | BLACK ANKLE BOOTIES (OLD – SIMILAR HERE) | OLD NAVY BLACK CLUTCH (SIMILAR HERE) | BURGUNDY COAT | TORTOISE SUNGLASSES | LIPSTICK (COLOR: SIN)

One of the easiest (and prettiest!) ways to bundle up for a holiday party is with tights. This pair is actually really thick and warm so you don’t have to choose between wearing a dress and staying warm.

A nice coat is always a perfect solution to complete your party look. As tempted as you might be to layer up when it’s cold outside, I always prefer a coat so I don’t feel like you have to undress layer by layer once you start to warm up indoors. Don’t be afraid to side-step the traditional holiday colors either. You can stick to classic neutrals and finish off the look with subtle accessories in festive colors like a deep red lip and coat.

Dilemma #2: You have so many holiday parties to attend this season but you have a tight budget. What’s the most versatile piece you should get and what are different ways to style it?

LOOK 2: TURTLENECK SWEATER | GREEN PLAID SCARF (ON SALE) | CAMEL PEACOAT | DISTRESSED DENIM | LEOPARD PRINT BOOTIES (SIMILAR HERE) | TASSEL CROSSBODY BAG | AVIATORS | LIPSTICK (COLOR: RUBY WOO)

Scarves are one of the best versatile pieces during the winter, and especially during the holidays. You can wear a scarf paired with a dress or just add it to your casual daily ensemble. I was able to put this whole outfit together (other than the shoes) for under $130. You can also wear your scarf as a poncho by wrapping it with a belt or wrap it around your shoulders as a shawl. I love this plaid scarf  (under $10) for the holiday party season – the green and red tones make it a great accessory for holiday parties and since it can be styled in so many different ways you can transform whatever your holiday attire options are.

Dilemma #3: You have a family holiday party to go to and you want to look cute but need your outfit to be kid-friendly. What do you wear?

LOOK 3: RED PULLOVER SWEATER (GREAT BASIC SWEATER! HAVE IT IN MULTIPLE COLORS!) | RED BUFFALO CHECK FLANNEL | DENIM | OVER-THE-KNEE BOOTS | AVIATORS

BECKAM: BUTTON DOWN WITH BOW TIE | DENIM | BURGUNDY HIGH-TOP SNEAKERS

Whenever we attend holiday parties with a lot of other families and their kids attending, B is always running around a lot more chasing the rest of the kids. If it’s acceptable to wear pants for the dress code, I opt for pants assuming I’ll be bending down a lot and not wanting to deal with that in a dress or skirt. Find a nice tall boot to keep your look dressy and pair it with your festive pieces to make it holiday appropriate. Also loving these Old Navy over the knee boots I got in camel. This black boot is a great option under $60.

These days I get more excited to dress B for holiday parties than dressing myself. I love bow-ties so whenever there is an opportunity for him to wear one, he does. 😉 I love Old Navy’s selection – they have cute shirt and bow-tie sets for kids.

XX, Christine

*Photos by JessaKae. In collaboration with Old Navy.