What to Wear with Festive Trousers + Skirts.

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If you also bought the Boden wide leg velvet trousers, or the Julia Amory silk dupioni ones, or have a fabulous holiday skirt like this or this in mind, a few suggestions as to what to wear on top:

For dressier moments (cocktail parties):

+Doen’s Madeline top — also love their Pascal, seen above, but only a few left!;

+This $29 satin Gap top (!!! love the sweet bows);

+A tuxedo-style button-down like this or this;

+Julia Amory’s Blair Dupioni tops;

+A sequin shell;

+A top with dramatic cuffs;

+This embellished Self-Portrait, or this one;

+A corset;

+A wool blend vest like this;

+An off-the-shoulder top like this;

+A textured polka dot top.

For festive daytime (teas, brunches, etc):

+An asymmetrical knit like this;

+A metallic turtleneck;

+A cardigan with jeweled buttons (where with nothing beneath and top few buttons undone; tuck in at waist);

+A ribbon embellished cardigan;

+A ruched jersey top;

+An embellished knit like this or this.

For shoes, I really loves these looks with a velvet platform (splurge, somewhere in the middle, save).

By the way, I had pre-scheduled yesterday’s post before I knew about Shopbop’s just-launched designer sale (loads of designer pieces discounted, plus an extra 10% off with code EXTRA10). I’m always hunting for my VB blazers at a discount — you might consider adding this or this to your wardrobe! (I own and treasure both.) Also an incredible time to snag one of these spectacular gowns from Bernadette — obsessed with this and this — for an upcoming formal event. Last but not least, a few of my favorite denim brands and styles are included, like SLVRLAKE’s Grace fit (such a cool wash) and Agolde’s Pinch Waists.

P.S. More festive dressing here.

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