Apologies for the indoor/flash shots, but my hours at home with daylight have been limited. Here's what I ended up wearing to our department holiday party, held at the aforementioned sports bar. The jacket is a new one, a silk velvet number from Toast. I've been on the hunt for a velvet blazer for a few years now, but the ones I've tried up to this point were either too stiff or boxy (often both) or just boring. This one is beautifully soft and fluid, and features an asymmetrical closure in front.
This style seems to work very well with a curvy shape, the armholes are cut nice and high, and the peplum in back adds a sassy touch. The color is a dark pewter (listed on website as "khaki grey") just this side of black, so it's a bit softer than black and plays well with other colors, and the fabric has a beautiful sheen. Looks good worn open or closed.
Jeans are NYDJ "Twiggy" style (I think) from last year. No longer available but Sheri style is similar.
Bracelets: Stella and Dot here and here.Earrings: kate spade. I've been wearing these almost daily, as they provide a high sparkle to weight ratio.
Shoes: "Poco" from Stuart Weitzman. (I love this style, and have collected in 4 different colors/finishes in the last couple of years. For those who love the look of a classic pump but can no longer tolerate a towering heel, you must try these! Many colors are also available in Wide widths.)
I love the feel of this silk velvet! And the soft fluidity of the jacket made it comfortable enough to wear while shooting some pool...(I'm terrible at it, just for the record).
Linking up with Patti's Visible Monday at Not Dead Yet Style.
Is your holiday party season in full swing? Do you have any favorite pieces or outfits that you'll probably wear multiple times?
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