Fortunately, partywear has gotten looser over the years — which means there’s no one formula for the perfect holiday outfit. The runways have given us permission — encouraged us, even — to style dresses over pants and to don our cowboy boots to the function. Meanwhile, designer-approved trends like bubble skirts and burgundy hues are very adaptable, suitable for the office and dance floor alike.
For the planners and procrastinators alike, scroll on for 10 modern dress-and-shoes combinations — courtesy of 10 stylish creators — to see you through all of December.
If the party calls for more formal attire, a black cocktail dress will always come through with holiday glam. Pair with platform sandals for a more comfortable shoe option.
Dare to wear a bold print for a festive night on the town. Play with florals, stripes or animal patterns and link them up with a biker boot for a trendy touch.
Reds and greens are no-brainers this time of year. Style one color from head to toe, pair the hues together, or play around with non-traditional shades, like a forest green or deep burgundy.
2024 has been the year of the bubble hem, so it’s only right to end it in one. Wear a mini or maxi with ballet flats, knee-high boots or a solid pair of pumps.
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Keeping a silky soft robe around the house is one of the easiest ways to feel like you're at the spa without shelling out the big bucks for a top-notch facial. Comfortable and indulgent in the best way possible, silk robes are fun swaps from your usual matching sweatsuits and reliable leggings. In addition to being functional, they have an air of old Hollywood glam. (Tell us you don't channel your inner Marilyn Monroe in a vintage dressing gown, and we'll tell you that you're lounging wrong.)
After a long, strenuous day, cozying up in a silky wrap puts you in that luxurious headspace to begin your self-care routine. If you don't already own one, you're missing out: A soft-to-touch robe made of real silk has a comfortable drape and is breathable, cooling, and great for sleeping in — all qualities that members of the hot-sleeper crew will love.
The best part is that you don't have to break the bank for a lustrous silk robe. If you were planning to spend the big bucks on one as holiday gift, though, we also have those options ready. Ahead, find 20 silk robes that exude opulence, whether you're glamming up for a night out or getting ready for bed.
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You don't have to be a bride to enjoy sashaying around in a short silk robe. Treat yourself to one of these ritzy options in a cropped length that’s breezy and perfect if you tend to get warm easily.
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Long Silk Robes
When we’re out and about, we spend far too much time daydreaming about returning home and changing into our favorite cozy pajamas. If you're on the same boat, these buttery-soft silk robes will be what you dream of lounging in.
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For years now, the mantra for handbag makers has been “the smaller, the better.” This craze for all thingstrès petit peaked in 2018 when Jacquemus’s Le Chiquito bag became the It Bag for celebrities like Rihanna and Kim Kardashian — despite the fact that, at a mere 4.5 inches by 3.5 inches, it holds your keys, a few credit cards, and maybe a lipstick.
The mini trend kicked off an arms race between luxury brands to see who could make their staple bags the smallest. (Chanelsold a trunk of four shrunken-down bags in 2020, and the Hermès mini Kelly is a must-have for any TikTok influencer worth their weight in Epsom leather.) But the laws of fashion dictate that the pendulum must eventually swing in the other direction, making it a matter of time before someone broke from the pack and returned to the kinds of bags you can cram your whole life into — a “ludicrously capacious bag,” to borrow a phrase coined by Succession’s Tom Wambsgans. In many ways, it’s no surprise that that brave brand chartering this new course in handbag size would be Coach, helmed by Stuart Vevers.
“Coach has one of the most successful rebranding stories I’ve seen in my career,” says Jessica Andrews, senior content director of PS. “It engages with the zeitgeist in an authentic and intuitive way, from Coachtopia’s focus on circular fashion to its viral banana- and heart-shaped handbags that are always trending on TikTok. The new Coach is cool, innovative, and accessible, while appealing to the values-driven shopper.”
“There’s something about the supersized proportions that just felt very relevant, and I appreciated the simplicity of the design too. A big bag can really wear you, but this one was so sleek, it felt very cool and complimentary,” she says. “Plus, with everything going on in fashion and the resurgence of bohemian style, I thought it was a great option for dipping into that vibe without being too trendy or costumey.”
The Brooklyn is different from the back-breaking styles you might remember from the aughts: Unlike those totes, which were packed to the gills with decorative flourishes and heavily adorned handles, it’s composed of just a few pieces of leather, making it feather-light when empty. It’s sleek and simplified: a hint of boho, but still structured enough to feel fresh. Best of all? It’s comfortable, thanks to the wide shoulder strap, and fits a ton. “It’s kind of wild — I forgot how useful it is to have a bag that carries more than a mini wallet and my keys,” Kerr says. In other words, the Brooklyn is a bag that stands out from the pack.
“It’s oversized instead of mini; it has a minimalist shape compared to the [Loewe] puzzle bag, for example; and it’s free of logos,” says Andrews. “Its greatest distinction is that it fuses style and functionality in a way that epitomizes ‘not trying too hard,’ and that’s everyone’s vibe these days.”
An added bonus is that, like many of Coach’s other styles, the Brooklyn offers plenty of opportunities for personalization, meaning you can make it as simple or as ornate as you’d like. There are loops on one side and at the insides for attaching chains and charms, as the brand often does on its runways. And, while it comes in a range of sizes, fashion editors are flocking to the 39 size as seen on Hadid.
“For me, the key to this bag is the exaggerated shape, so I was Team 39 from the moment I saw it. It reminds me a bit of my go-to denim jacket, which is by Khaite,” says Kerr. “Both are really simple pieces, but their unexpected proportions take them from functional to being a clear fashion choice.”
Since it’s been a while since big bags have been trending, it may take a moment to figure out how to style the Brooklyn in your own wardrobe. But, as the bag itself proves, simple is best, and the larger sizes naturally lend themselves to daylight hours when we have to tote around the most stuff.
“I view this bag as more of a day bag, so it would be a bag I use to run errands with or go to the office/work,” says stylist Ashley Afriyie, adding that she loves that the Brooklyn comes in “classic and timeless colorways that will never go out of style but also beautiful shades that you may typically never buy.”
But the thing I love the most about it is that the more I wear it and the more I actually use it, the better the leather looks. This is a bag built to last, which means even when those micro-mini styles come back into fashion, I can pack my Brooklyn away and wait for that pendulum to swing back my way.
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