How to Dress For Holiday Parties
38 Holiday Party Style Tips to Steal From Kate Middleton and the Rest of the Royals

It seems like every year, right around the start of Winter, we begin to source the royals for all our style inspiration. There's something about their glittering, glamorous dresses and the way they coordinate color that feels festive, just in time for the holidays. Why just admire Kate Middleton, Crown Princess Victoria, Queen Letizia, and the rest of this the regal bunch from afar when we can try their looks out for ourselves when we attend holiday parties?
These ladies know how to work a red carpet, playing up their eye-catching dresses with jewels that add just the right amount of glow. They choose bold silhouettes that are ladylike, but often subtly sexy — a look we aim for whenever we go out.
Read on for 38 fashionable ensembles our favorite royals have worn, all of which are totally appropriate for the soirées you've got marked on the calendar. Here's fair warning: you're going to be the center of attention.
1 When It Comes to the Holiday Season, There’s No Such Thing as Too Much Sparkle

2 Find a Material That’ll Catch the Light in Photographs, Helping You Glow

3 Dresses That Come Complete With Matching Boleros Are Too Elegant to Feel Outdated

4 Diamonds and a Red Dress Are a Winning Combination

5 'Tis the Season to Perfectly Match Your Heels to Your Dress

6 Don’t Let the Weather Put a Damper on Your Evening — Wear the Dress You Love So Much Anyway

7 Hold Onto Your Designer Dresses — They’ll Be That Much Cooler Once They’re Vintage

8 . . . And Your Longer Gowns

9 Embroidery Is Just as Playful and Unique as Sequins

10 If It’s Cold, Top Your Sequined Dress With a Furry Coat

11 You’ll Always Feel Like a Pretty, Pretty Princess in Sugary Pink

12 Forget the LBD — You’ll Be the Center of Attention in a Little White Dress and Black Tights

13 A Subtle Leg Slit Still Feels Modest on a Long-Sleeved Maxi Design

14 But If You Feel Like Taking a Risk, Show Off Those Toned Legs With Confidence

15 When Choosing Between Silver and Gold Statement Jewelry, Go For the Latter to Play Up Your Glow

16 Channeling a Disney Princess Is Never a Bad Idea

17 Sometimes a Statement Strap Stands Out More Than Jewelry

18 Gloves, Gloves, Why Not Gloves? In Black OR White

19 A Metallic Green Will Attract All Eyes

20 Never Underestimate a Three-Piece Set For an Evening Out — You'll Get Ready Superquickly

21 Don’t Skimp on the Glitz and the Glamour — Go All Out With a Gatsby-Inspired ‘Do

22 Holding Onto a Box Clutch Looks Way More Elegant Than a Slouchy Bag

23 Mute a Bright Color Like Coral With Light Pink Accessories

24 Don’t Be Afraid of a Trendy Bell Sleeve

25 A Little Lace Can Go a Long Way

26 If You’re Rewearing One of Your Favorite Looks, Jazz It Up With a Little Bling

27 You’ll Be the Coolest Girl at the Party by Proving You Can Master Simple Styling Tricks — Like Mixing Navy and Black

28 If You Love a LBD, Find One in a Standout Cut

29 A Bold One-Shoulder Design Will Steal the Show

30 Contrast! If You're Surrounded in Red, Be the Belle of the Ball in Blue

31 Never Underestimate How Much Sparkle Chandelier Earrings Can Bring

32 All White Looks Lovely With a Printed Clutch

33 Jumpsuits Can Be Fancy Too — Especially When Paired With an Arm Cuff

34 Your Outfit Will Always Look Prettier With a Bow on Top

35 Take a Note From Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Accessorize Your LBD With Pearls

36 An Updo Helps to Show Off the Pretty Little Details of Your Dress

37 When in Doubt, Go For Color, Volume, and Maximum Surprise
