The Challenge:
Create a holiday party look using festive colours and/or holiday pieces without looking like a greeting card. This could be your opportunity to dust off that reindeer sweater you might have collecting dust in the back of your closet and turn it into something chic.
I like to keep things simple when it comes to holiday parties so I pulled out this LBD that I got from The Row sample sale. It’s kind of hard to see the lace detail, but it’s a beautiful dress. A pop of red, a fur scarf, and some shiny accessories makes it more festive.
Since the dress is the main focal point, I kept everything else smaller and minimal. It’s classic, understated, and elegant. I need more of these looks in my closet! =)
Outfit Details: The Row dress- 0, The Limited fur scarf, H&M earrings, Shiekh Laura pumps
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This dress is gorgeous and looks wonderful on you!
Holy crap you look like you walked out of a 40s movie! I love everything you are wearing, you look so elegant! The dress from the Row is so gorgeous (can I ask how much you paid for it at the sample sale?!)
oh my goodness this is my fave look on you! so elegant and classic and PERFECTLY holiday without being over the top. i am very impressed
Wow, you got it girl! I love every detail of this whole outfit and makeup, even the green nail polish! What brand and color lipstick are you wearing? I’ve been searching for a red lip color like that! For some reason, red lipsticks I’ve tried usually look pink on me. I want to wear everything you are wearing! haha
You look utterly elegant! I didn’t notice the green nail polish until I saw Olyvia’s comment about it, really nice work on the details! The red lipstick is definitely my favorite!
I came here ’cause I saw PAG’s comment. Oh no! Something went wrong with the scheduling?
You look really elegant with the fur, earrings, LBD, and lipstick. : )
xx The Little Dust Princess
Wow you look so good! Very classy and elegant. I love the dark red lipstick!
Bravo! The red lip and fur look SPECTACULAR with the dress!
Holy crap you look amazing! Straight out of a movie! You put so much thought into your challenge outfit
I LOVE it!
You and Kileen were thinking as one…hollywood glamour! Love the jewels, fur, and platforms accenting this pretty dress.
I agree with many of the earlier posters – totally old Hollywood. I like the wrap the most. You’re totally ready for your close-up.
Love everything about this outfit. You nailed it.
Oooooo I love this!! The red lip is killer and the earrings are perfect with your hair! Perfect example of how the details make the outfit!
Oh I love your outfit! I agree w/ Erin-the red lip is perfect with the earrings!
You look very elegant in your little black dress. It’s simple but yet very chic and stylish. I don’t see you wear red lipstick very often. This is definitely a new look for you and I love it
I think this is the chicest outfit yet. Everything is perfect, down to your red lips! You found some major scores at that Row sample sale…jealous!!!
@Basic Cravings: Thanks! I’ve been waiting to wear this dress since I got it.
@Elle: The dress cost me $200. It’s still really expensive for me, but for The Row, that’s cheap. It fits really well, it’s silk, and it’s well-constructed, so it’s worth the money. Plus, that just means I need to wear it more often! =)
@Angie: Thanks! I think I would usually go over the top, but I wanted to hold back and let the dress speak for itself. I can be minimalist…sort of. =P
@Olyvia: LOL. The lipstick is Duwop in Private Red, it’s supposed to be color-adjusting to be your “perfect” shade of red. I’m not sure if that’s true, but I do love the color.
@Banhannas: Actually, I didn’t plan the outfit with the green polish, it just happened to work out that way. I saw this pretty color at F21 and I tested it out this week…so I didn’t even think to change it when I took photos for this challenge. But it does work quite nice now that you and Olyvia mention it.
@The Little Dust Princess: The scheduling went a little off, but it’s alright because it’s still a great outfit! =)
@TinyinTX: Thanks! I think the lipstick made a difference to this look.
@SewPetiteGal: Thanks! I don’t usually wear red lips nor fur, but this both they both just clicked.
@Curls and Pearls: Thanks! I’m glad this outfit worked out because I didn’t have a backup plan.
@PetiteAsianGirl: I was definitely thinking old school glamor, and I see that I wasn’t the only one. =)
@CynthiaC: Thanks! I’ve been holding out for the right fur scarf/collar and this one just popped out at me.
@Vicky: Thanks so much! =)
Wow, you look amazing, Jess! This is my favorite entry of the challenge. Head to toe, you totally nailed this look. Love the flawless makeup, the fur, the clutch!!
Thanks so much for your compliments! I’m really loving this outfit too since it’s a different side of what I wear. =)
@Erin: Thanks! Originally I wanted to add a bold necklace (like I always do) but it wasn’t working, so I added earrings instead. It definitely looks better and with LBDs, I think it’s always the styling that makes it unique.
@Natalie: Thanks! I’m glad the outfit is a hit! =)
@PetiteLittleGirl: Thanks! I don’t wear red very often at all since I think it’s so bold. My friends are so “au natural” that even when I wear blush, they’re harping me about it. LOL. But I’ll try to wear it more.
@AlterationsNeeded: Thanks! It’s crazy how “reasonable” the prices were for The Row sample sale. I checked out the prices for the E&J sample sale and it was even higher. I didn’t think that E&J items were worth more than The Row.
You look totally stunning!!
wow, wonderful dress and the faux fur really dresses it up!! your red lipstick is gorgeous!! I’ll have to check out Duwop now.
@Cher: Thanks!
@Kileen: Thanks! I’m a lazy lipstick chooser, so Duwop’s color-correcting quality works for me. =)
This looks perfect. I particularly love the simplicity of the look, and the accessories are a perfect match.
So elegant! And that stole is just plain yummy!!!
@Kerry: Thanks! I think when it comes to the holidays, I like simple unfussy pieces.
@Kiki: Thanks! The fur stole feels really nice and soft, more than I would have thought for the price! =)
Man, I love that fur!
i love this look! the dress is gorgeous on its own but with the scarf, it looks extra snazzy!
This look has luxury written all over it! Your accessories really support this elegant dress. Something about it makes me think of the society ’20s looks when style was so glamerous. (I’d love to see this picture in black and white) You look very beautiful!
Wow, you look incredible!! So classic and sophisticated- love, love, love!
Wow I love your whole ensemble head to toe! Your make-up is stunning and I love the red lips! Very glam indeed
Hello gorgeous!! I have never said that in my entire life (out loud), but as soon as I saw your pics, that came to mind!! You look amazing! Great choices for accessories!
Perfection! the hair , lips, dress,pumps, clutch, earrings…love everything
@Simple Subtle Style: It was a great find during Black Friday! =)
@Katrina: Thanks! I like to think this look as well since it’s so classic!
@Callandra: Thanks! I wanted something simple and elegant and it worked out quite well! =)
@Jill@ TheLadyBoard: Thanks! That was my aim for this challenge.
@PetiteXXS: Thanks! I was hoping to do something a bit different from my usual looks. =)
@Michelle: What a compliment! I’m glad the accessories worked out so well! =)
@Ledda: Thanks! It’s awesome when the whole outfit looks so strong when it’s all put together! =)
Goodness lady, you are the epitome of class and elegance here! The red lip really suits you.
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you look so elegant darling =)
and I love how you did your makeup to go with the outfit!
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