I’m a Fashion Editor‚ 5 Holiday Outfit Trends I’m Buying and the One I’m Skipping

This holiday season, my calendar is filling in with a number of festive parties and events. The agenda includes everything from cocktail parties in NYC to dinners visiting family in Arizona, and I’m mapping out looks for each of the occasions. My approach to dressing this season is to rely on some of my core wardrobe staples, while mixing in some directional new clothing items and accessories.

While I’ll be skipping anything that feels too on-the-nose or expected for the holidays such as a red and green color palette, but have some other outfits in mind, In the accessories department, I’m feeling inspired to wear everything from faux fur stoles and decorative clutches to cocktail watches and tassel necklaces. I’m also eyeing versatile, yet impactful, pieces like satin mini skirts, cape tops, and car coats. Ahead, shop the holiday dressing looks I’ll have in rotation this season.