How Do I Style Simple Party Outfits So They’re More Festive?
Style Simple Outfits With One (or more!) Statement Accessory I rounded up 20 Luxury Options (Gucci, Chanel, Roger Vivier, Valentino, Dries Van Noten… the gang’s all here…) First of all, an under $200 round of options is coming. Don’t worry. I know this list is absurdly priced and absurdly loud styling, but I do think a single dose of absurd (whatever your definition of absurd is…) is just the thing every once in awhile. I think it’s like a pinch of salt in a recipe. The easiest way to style simple party outfits is to build a quiet base and add one (miniumum) statement accessory, whetther earrings, a red lip, a bold necklace, a festive clutch, or standout shoes. Echo its color or texture once somewhere else in your outfit if you need to feel tied together; keep everything else minimal or lazy if that’s all you’ve got in you (it me, most of the time). To do now Before you spiral into “I have nothing to wear” territory, pull your best black sweater, straight jeans or velvet pants, a structured blazer, or an LBD. That’s your canvas. Now add one statement moment and build from there. Statement jewelry Chunky pearls or a jeweled collar over a plain knit is editorial-level simple. Keep earrings tiny if statement accessories feel uncomfortable. Repeat the tone or idea (pearls/rhinestones) in a shoe buckle or bag hardware. Festive purse or clutch outfit Think of it as jewelry you hold. A jeweled or metallic clutch or purse flips the simple “denim + blazer” outfit equation to party-ready in 10 seconds. Party shoe outfits Sparkly shoes, velvet shoes, metallic shoes, oh my!Shoes are the stealth hero, especially when everything else is simple. If sidewalks are slick, flats > stilettos. Real life chic and not twisting your ankle always wins. If a flat shoe is designed with enough of a statement, you don’t need that heel anyway. Cost-per-wear > initial cost Wear-all-year classics like the metallic Manolo flats with the crystal buckle drop your cost per wear fast if you reach for them across all seasons. They work for classy winter outfits, summer date outfits, and spring wedding looks alike. Metallic or velvet pairs actually act like neutrals. Bronze, pewter, or deep burgundy behave beautifully with black, denim, navy, and cream. Remember what you own and wear Use AMC’s “Collections” to log your looks, which helps you to rewear (and sometimes take time to restyle) those splurge statement accessories. 2028 you Your future you will thank you when you are spiraling and convinced you “have nothing to wear” but you can look back into a “Party 2025 Looks” Collection and remind yourself you do, in fact have at least one option you can play with. $170 FITTED BLAZER ZW COLLECTION LIMITED EDITION Take me there $168 Tuckernuck Black Ponte Ashford Pants Take me there $Price upon request Evening Bag Strass & Gold-Tone Metal Black & Multicolor Take me there $250 Mignonne Gavigan Multi Matilee Bow Take me there $1550 This tweed has both pink and red in it… honestly more versatile than they’d seem at first. I hesitate to recommend fabric shoes at this eye popping price point because they won’t wear as well as leather… but a girl can dream. Take me there $1250 This is the ultimate party shoe – the flat so you can walk on those cobblestones or just not slip in winter weather… BUT ALL SEQUIN!! You can easily dress this hero piece up, then throw her on with sweatpants and jeans and a tee and it’s the ultimate dopamine dressing. Take me there $350 How GOOD would these be with: https://www.shopbop.com/kira-hair-magnets-jennifer-behr/vp/v=1/1540596648.htm?colorSin=2072157635&sizeCode=314 Take me there $350 Tove Gold Leather Ballet Flat Take me there $1030 This shape plus the horsebit lands these shoes in wear for decades territory. I’d immediately have vibram added to these soles before even wearing once to make sure they last forever. Take me there $1315 Manolo Blahnik Hangisi Metallic Fabric Buckle Flat Take me there $1015 Red velvet in a classic shape Take me there $865 Such a beautiful shade of green. Take me there $864 The green and the calf hair texture are sublime together. Take me there $3100 Saint Laurent Mini Jamie 4.3 Chain Bag Take me there $5750 Valentino Garavani VSling Small embellished suede tote bag Take me there $1255 Dries Van Noten Small embellished jacquard clutch Take me there $2495 Erdem Bloom Mini embellished tote bag Take me there $1095 Dries Van Noten Embellished necklace Take me there $450 Alessandra Rich Embellished faux pearl necklace Take me there $1780 Deep plummy velvet and bright fuchsia satin? These are just beyond fabulous party shoes. I love architectural they are. I couldn’t take two steps in them (hello to the flats version) but this pair is gorgeous. Take me there (SOLD OUT) These are gorgeous. And for that price, they better be. Take me there (SOLD OUT) I know this is crazy but why not? It’s a little iconic if you can pull it off. Take me there Here is a simple outfit paired with a single statement accessory