Sure, a little black dress, tuxedo suit or satin number is always on par for the party scene, but who says holiday dressing has to be so basic and boring? Now that it’s the most wonderful and eventful time of the year, step out in style — getting glammed up just got all the more interesting with these festively attired runway inspirations.
10 Party Perfect Trends to Work into Your Holiday Wardrobe
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Ready in Red
Whether you’re naughty or nice, racy red in all its glory ignites the holiday’s hottest looks and is the always trendy tradition that makes festive fashion sizzle.
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Dolce & Gabbana
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Jason Wu
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Elie Saab
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Naeem Khan
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Bottega Veneta
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Carolina Herrera
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Party Perfect Plaid
Kick off the celebratory season clad in plaid, as this traditional pattern is one to play with during the holiday festivities. Whether it’s tartan, buffalo checks or classic, preppy plaid, your celebrations won’t be complete without the touch of this cheeky print.
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Blugirl
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Aquilano Rimondi
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Saint Laurent
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Celine
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Tracy Reese
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Clements Ribeiro
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Royal Velvet
Give your holiday wardrobe the royal treatment with luxurious, plush and oh-so refined velvet. This gorgeous texture is a jewel toned, show-stealing style fit for a queen.
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Emporio Armani
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Ralph Lauren
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Marios Schwab
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Christopher Kane
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Alberta Ferretti
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Max Mara
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Molten Hot Metallic
Shine on using molten metallics and high-octane holiday glamour to keep all eyes on you this celebratory season. From gleaming gloss finishes to sparkling crackle and polished metals, traditional heavy metal golds and silvers are made modern once more for 2013.
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Gucci
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Marc Jacobs
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Diane von Furstenberg
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L’wren Scott
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Prada
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Balmain
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Standout Sequins
‘Tis the season to be stunning and inject a high dose of holiday glamour to your winter wardrobe with shimmering, sparkly sequins. This festive favorite makes the perfect party accompaniment to all your celebratory soirees and holiday gatherings. Afterall, if there is any time of year you can get away with over-the-top sparkle, it’s now.
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Christian Siriano
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Topshop Unique
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Julien Macdonald
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Matthew Williamson
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Vera Wang
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Badgley Mischka
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Amazing Lace
Top off your celebratory style with romantic lace trimmings to make this delicate fabric subtly seductive against a backdrop of sheer silhouettes this season.
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Louis Vuitton
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Dolce & Gabbana
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Barbara Bui
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Tracy Reese
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Emilio Pucci
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Tom Ford
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Finely Feathered
Packed with personality and a party-ready presence, plumage sets the tone to keep the festivities going all night, as this twirl-worthy texture will have you shimmying and shaking on the dance floor throughout the evening.
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Dries van Noten
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Jason Wu
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Louis Vuitton
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Lela Rose
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Erdem
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Proenza Schouler
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Brilliant Brocade
Glisten at all your fashionable fetes in a gilded lustrous and opulent fabric like brocade.
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Paul & Joe
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Kate Spade
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Rachel Roy
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Vera Wang
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Moschino Cheap & Chic
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Nicole Miller
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Emblazoned Embellishment
Suit up for soiree season with over-the-top, megawatt embellishments that offer the fanciful trimming to your celebratory outfit.
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Preen
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Michael Kors
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Lanvin
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Honor
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Balmain
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Alexander McQueen
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Exquisite Embroidery
Offer a touch of opulent embroidery to your festive ensemble for a look that’s decidedly reminiscent of Christmas’ past.
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Prabal Gurung
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Valentino
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Suno
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Zac Posen
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Oscar de la Renta
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Reem Acra
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