Holiday Fashion Trends 2018
8 Holiday Fashion Trends That Will Make You Feel Like a Glam Queen, For Sure
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When we think about getting dressed for holiday parties, the task can seem daunting. Our goal is to feel totally glamorous, but if that sequinned dress comes a little too short and those old party heels have a rhinestone missing, well then, what are you to do? We curated a list of the eight most tasteful trends worth shopping to make 2018 Winter evenings out worth your while. Invest in at least two of these no-brainer looks, and you'll actually turn quite a few heads when you walk through the door (no, we're not just saying that). Scroll for the breakdown, and make sure you have enough battery life to snap a picture on your phone. You'll want to look back on the nights when you were wearing these clothes.
1 Jewellery Bags
Shop for a purse that feels so special, you could forgo jewellery altogether and still make a statement. You won't need any extra shine when you're hanging onto one of these bags all night long.
2 From St. Xavier Mermaid Scales Bag
ASOS Design '90s Chainmail Fringe Clutch Bag
Chloé Drew Bijou Leather Clutch
Topshop Leopard Print Metal Chain Shoulder Bag
True Decadence Black Embellished Hard Clutch
Topshop Metallic Beaded Shoulder Bag
Shrimps Antonia Bag
3 Glamorous Faux Fur
With numerous fashion labels giving up fur, this season is all about staying comfy and cosy and feeling good about it. Wear a long, floor-skimming shearling jacket over your evening dress, or throw a puffy pink version over your tailored slacks and heels.
Zara Faux Fur Coat ($169)
Vero Moda Faux Fur Coat
Rachel Rachel Roy Faux Fur Coat
Aritzia Talula Faux Fur Coat
HVN Label Black & White Heart Courtney Faux Fur Coat
4 Ruby+Ed Regal Faux Fur Coat
Topshop Petite Luxe Faux Fur Coat
Vero Moda Faux Fur Coat
Ellery Cortille Shearling Coat
5 Crystal Fringe
'Tis the season for cascading crystal jewellery, whether in the form of a necklace or earrings that just skim your shoulders. Opt for the signature look of diamonds in plain silver or something jewel-toned.
Beaufille Cobalt Fringed Gold Plated Crystal Earrings
Rebecca Minkoff Gemma Crystal Fringe Necklace
Rebecca Minkoff Gemma Winged Crystal Fringe Earrings
Zara Metallic Fringed Earrings
Express Linear Bezel Waterfall Post Back Drop Earrings
Express Linear Bezel Waterfall Post Back Drop Earrings ($18, originally $30)
6 Embellished Heels
Whether it's crystalized studs on your leopard slingbacks or shimmering ropes that wrap around your ankles, jazzing up your outfit with the help of footwear is the name of the game. Discover some of the most intricate styles of the season, and make sure your hemline is just short enough to show them off.
Schutz Zemna Strappy Sandals ($200)
Isabel Marant Amspee Sandals
Schutz Moriah Mesh Mules
Alice + Olivia Mabli Slingbacks
Badgley Mischka Peace Crystal Ankle Wrap Sandal
Jeffrey Campbell Otelia Embellished Mary Jane Pump
Topshop Rochelle Two Part Heels
Zara Embellished Heeled Mules
7 Sequinned Separates
While you could invest in a full-length sequinned dress, this trend is all about day-to-night dressing. Opt for a dazzling skirt and offset it with a cosy sweater, or sport a paillette crop top with your denim and style with classic pumps.
Eloquii Sequin Column Skirt ($100)
ASOS Design Curve Oversize T-Shirt With All Over Disc Sequins
ASOS Design Tall Wrap Stripe Midi Dress
Milly One-Shoulder Butterfly-Sleeve Striped Sequin Top
Milly One-Shoulder Butterfly-Sleeve Striped Sequin Top ($158, originally $225)
Imagine by Vince Camuto Lidya Pump
Motel Wyne Sequin Mini Skirt
Zara Ombré Sequinned Dress
8 Feather Touch
Give your look a light, airy touch with feather adornments — but not just on your accessories. Shop for feather tops or jackets with wispy sleeves that make your outfit just shy of costume-like, in the best possible way.
UO Suzani Oversized Faux Fur Trim Coat
Marchesa Notte Ostrich Feather Trim Embroidered Corset Dress
Loeffler Randall Laurel Twist Slides With Feathers
Loeffler Randall Laurel Twist Slides With Feathers ($315, originally $450)
Topshop Birdie Marabou Bag
Sam Edelman Feather Trim Embroidered Mesh Sheath Dress
UO Time After Time Feather Trim Set
The Volon Cindy Feather Bag
Tory Burch Elodie Embellished Feather Mule
9 Emerald Dresses
Gone are the days of the "red emoji dress." Instead, impress them all in a lovely jewel tone like emerald. Some of the most miraculous looks, in our opinion, come in velvet and silk.
Reformation Melany Dress ($278)
Jason Wu Silk Charmeuse Collar Day Dress
Zara Velvet Wrap Dress
Express Velvet Front Slit Sheath Dress
Caroline Constas Olivia Velvet Devoré Gown
Self-Portrait Lace Trim Satin Shift Dress
Aritzia Wilfred Millie Dress
Magda Butrym Ruched Silk Jacquard Midi Dress
10 Royally Good Suiting
Take a tip from Meghan Markle, who's stepped out in sleek suiting from Alexander McQueen and Altuzarra, and opt for properly tailored pieces that fit you just right. You can fancify these looks with strappy heels or just add stunning earrings and keep it simple in flats.
Zara Shiny Effect Blazer ($100) and Zara Shiny Effect Pants ($50)
Boohoo Co-ord Set
Topshop Crinkle Velvet Suit
Zara Corduroy Set
Prabal Gurung Suit
Prabal Gurung Split Sleeve Crepe Blazer ($898, originally 1,795) and Prabal Gurung Boot Cut Pant With Gold Buttons ($448, originally $995)
