Has the stress of the holiday season got you down? Well, don’t despair. In a four-part series on “Today,” Elizabeth Mayhew, style director of Real Simple magazine, offers ideas to help take the hassle out of the holidays. In part four of the series, she shares some tips on the perfect outfits for every holiday invitation. From office parties to open houses, these items will have you looking your best at all the festive occasions.
REAL SIMPLE HOLIDAYS
DAY 4: WHAT TO WEAR
You know the who, the what, and the when, but the wear? Stock your closet with these timeless pieces and when the occasion calls for something special, you’ll always know the answer.
Office holiday party
1. Tocca wool dress ($253), Wallis Girls, 207-780-6732; Portolano cashmere-and-silk wrap ($200), 212-719-4403
2. Piazza Sempione wool jacket ($1,1012) and pants ($530), Bergdorf Goodman, 212-753-7300
Open House
1. J. Crew tuxedo skirt ($148) and cardigan ($158), www.jcrew.com
2. Lands’ End cotton French-cuff shirt with silk-knot cuffs ($42) and gray pants (69), www.landsend.com; Coach leather Kennedi pumps ($190), 866-262-2440
Formal holiday party
1. Antonio Gual silk-satin dress ($380), www.antoniogual.com; Franchi silk evening bag ($85), Verve, 212-691-6516; Colin Stuart leather sandals ($49), Victoria’s Secret, 800-888-8200
2. Adrienne Landau jacket ($495), 212-695-8362; Colin Stuart leather sandals ($49), Victoria’s Secret, 800-888-8200
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