Getting dressed up for a holiday gathering at your best girlfriend’s house is one thing, but the office? That might throw you for a loop. If your co-workers are celebrating right at 5 p.m., you’ll need to wear something you don’t mind sitting in all day long. And then there are the obvious questions you might ask yourself when you peer in the mirror: is my hemline too short? Is this blouse too sparkly, too New Year’s Eve? Should I be wearing tights with this? If you can’t construct the perfect outfit with what’s already in your closet at home, fear not we’ve got 31 different solutions. The looks below straddle the line between sophisticated and glamorous, and you’ll feel perfectly comfortable enjoying a cocktail in them. In fact, they might even make you feel like a boss, and that’s as good a gift as any this time of year. Read on for all the inspiration you need, then get to shopping.
1. Hunter-Green Statement Accessories
2. A Ribbed Set With an Appropriate Slit and Tailored Coat
3. A Tailored Suit Set Topped Off With Chunky Boots
4. A Black Sheer Midi
5. A Mini Skirt and Chunky Knit
6. A Monogrammed Sweater Layered Over a White Collared Shirt
7. A Furry, All-Black Ensemble
8. A Striped Top With a Winter-White Skirt
9. A Slouchy Turtleneck Sweater
10. A Holiday Cardigan With Embellished Earrings and a Pretty Bow to Match
