https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:41:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party/page/2#post-2400098 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:21:21 +0000 lyn67 2400098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, love it too!(Silver Kat's) but part of her outfit (and is an important one) is her white hair, matching the underskirt showing...just saying:-)) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party/page/2#post-2400006 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:28:45 +0000 texstyle 2400006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dressy here mean a wide range but often dark jeans and a "nice" top with some jewelry and maybe ankle boots. Or a fringe suede vest. :-)&nbsp;<br />I guess I'm lucky in that as I don't like formal style dressing. But that said, I'd probably check out the venue to see what usual evening attire is worn there normally, and if it's not overly dressy, I'd likely go and just choose what I'd wear based on if I were going there on my own accord, like for a nice date night. No special shopping required. But that's me.</p> <p>Many people will be panic dressing for these types of events I'll bet and they will often end up uncomfortable all evening, whereas if you wear what is "normal nice attire" for you, you will be comfortable in your own skin and probably be smiling while you're watching them fuss with their new clothing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party/page/2#post-2399917 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 15:18:54 +0000 Lisa 2399917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm late to this thread but wanted to chime in. As an introvert I'm not a fan of company holiday parties, or anything that begs for volun-told participation. Unfortunately, as part of the leadership team, not going is <i>not really </i>an option for me.</p> <p>My solution has been to wear my business clothing on the bottom half (black trousers, black heeled boots) paired with a "fancy" item on the top half. In the past my tops have been lace, satin, or sequins in black, white, or jewel tones, which jazzes up the business wear without having to resort to purchasing dresses or skirts that I'm only going to wear once a year to a company holiday party. I've never had a need to build out a large dressy capsule so having only 1 or 2 dressy tops that pair well with my solid bottoms has worked well for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party/page/2#post-2399459 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 23:52:18 +0000 DonnaF 2399459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The host talked about buying disposable booties for us to wear. I am thinking those hazmat things? My feet scream without padding so I may pack nonskid slipper socks. Thought I would give you more eye rolls lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party/page/2#post-2399419 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 04:11:28 +0000 LJP 2399419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shoes off for a holiday party ? Yikes . The hosts need to relax a bit . There’s nothing worse than a bunch of people standing around in their socks having cocktails and canapés . Ruins the whole look of an outfit . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party/page/2#post-2399414 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 02:03:25 +0000 DonnaF 2399414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a house holiday party coming up and have yet to figure out what I will wear. No young uns, no Gen Xers and maybe one Millennial. I think the majority are retired. I asked and was told it’s a Shoes Off home so I don’t have to worry about footwear, just the length of pants should I decide to wear them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party/page/2#post-2399412 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:49:31 +0000 LJP 2399412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to say that I <b>never considered a dressier metallic shoe until this post.</b> I never saw them as something I'd wear . But I'm warming up to the idea quite quickly ! &nbsp;</p> <p>And as for sounding like an awkward introvert, that's not so much the issue as is socializing with my coworkers. I see them every day and have no desire to do so on my own (valuable) time . &nbsp;I am fine in a big party with lots of people I know, but the days of entertaining among friend groups seems to have ended with Covid and never recovered. We used to host a big holiday cocktail party at our house/and then condo, but we've even stopped doing that. Half the fun of that party was planning my outfit ! &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyways, <b>more thanks</b> to those who have commented - I'm on my phone and can't comment individually. &nbsp;I'm getting my hair coloured tomorrow so maybe that'll spark some holiday spirit too :).&nbsp;</p> <p>I saw a gorgeous/the perfect outfit on a hairstylist from the UK (IG called Silver Kat) - it was a longish black skirt with a back slit showing a white layer of some kind underneath, and a black leather jacket and pumps (eek) &nbsp;. &nbsp;If I could duplicate this look..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party/page/2#post-2399350 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:52:47 +0000 BrieN 2399350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I picked up a comfortable sequined longer pencil skirt that I pair with a soft sweater in the same colorway. Festive, comfortable and feels like me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party/page/2#post-2399334 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:25:26 +0000 LaPed 2399334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On the footwear front, I've found these Madewell mary-janes to be the solution to all my festivity woes. They are sparkly but still function as neutrals, and something about the toe shape and heel height seems to work with just about anything -- I've paired them with everything from corduroy trousers and cardigan for a daytime holiday party to a silky ball skirt and tailored gilet for an outdoor-formal wedding. And they have a thin rubber sole with decent traction compared to a lot of dressy shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party/page/2#post-2399319 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:41:00 +0000 lyn67 2399319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, I loved to read all this thread, with so many solutions and ideeas to consider. And, I feel your pain-but like <b>merwoman</b> said, I would rather say <b>YES&nbsp;</b>simply because of getting a new experience itself. You don't have to attend all event to the end-so if it is ovewhelming your introvert self at a moment, you can always leave earlier-but you may also have some&nbsp;<b>FUN</b>!</p> <p>I think showing some bare arms&nbsp; or shoulders (less cleavage!) is a good way to do dressy on some kind of events. I like it on youngers and even older girls who have the body to do that with confidence and dignity- so other than that&nbsp; you don't really have to dress very different to your normal style I think.</p> <p>I can't do that anymore and I didn't want to be caught&nbsp;unprepaired so I have my fair amount of dressier items for this kind of life demands. I also am very picky of my dressy outfits to be suitable for the exact venue&nbsp; itself and I no way like to stand out by overdressing.&nbsp;But that doesn't mean I don't like to make a statement (in a good way) with my oufit and I would totally aim to <b>feel good</b> in it. We like to dance so&nbsp; a good shoe and a midi hem is crucial for me.&nbsp;</p> <p>For the last New Year Eve (all night eating and dancing event with larger family and other folks at a fancy restaurant) I went with an olive background and small devorée black flocks tulle skirt,&nbsp; a&nbsp; more substantial black jersey V neck cami and a shorter open&nbsp; style&nbsp; black&nbsp; sequined flowy topper with the long&nbsp; sleeves scrunched up&nbsp; to the elbow-so that felt immediatelly not so dressy or fussy anymore.&nbsp;I was so happy about the arm coverage and the elasticated waist of the tulle skirt:-). (I wore a black matte buckle elasticated belt to hide&nbsp; the elasticated waist of the skirt itself without compromising comfy but my jersey top had the perfect length for&nbsp; just covering it&nbsp; so it was only visible maybe when dancing gone mad:-)).</p> <p>I wore black sheers (which I always preffer to skin color) with a &nbsp;pointy toed, black matte suede low&nbsp; block heel and thin ankle strapped mary jane&nbsp;&nbsp;(something like Angie's gold shoe)&nbsp;with a flexible(!) sole, so it was the perfect dance shoe for me.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>For You I think will indeed rather aim to do&nbsp; another monochrome/tonal than black and not&nbsp; really glitsy. Say artsy or an architectural but minimal&nbsp; cut&nbsp;matte/or subtly satiny shine&nbsp;something. High expectations, I know, but I trust your eyes and am sure you can find something fab over the next year, if you feel inclined to build up an outfit! Think rather to a gallery opening outfit than the common Xmass kinds. Wish you luck!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>ETA</b>: Oh, I see <b>Sharan</b> above said the same thing...</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party/page/2#post-2399301 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:15:39 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2399301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So many great suggestions here. I will add that I think a little bit of avant-garde can be a great way to go, too. An "occasion" can be a time to wear something that you own and love but you feel is a little much for daily life and errands. I have a few pieces from OSKA that fit into this category: a pair of pinstriped wool flannel pants that are pieced with different width stripes in a subtly arty effect; harem pants in felted wool knit with raw edges; a bracelet-sleeve swing jacket in crinkled wool. None of these screams "holiday," and yet I've worn them on holiday occasions, with tops that feature silk, cashmere, or matte sequins, a bit of sparkle in some jewelry, and stompy boots, pointy heeled boots, or various pumps.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party/page/2#post-2399300 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 23:58:34 +0000 SarahD8 2399300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa I really feel you here, on both the introvert and I-have-nothing-to-wear-anyway counts.</p> <p>Somehow dressy/occasion clothing seems like it can often operate as a vicious cycle: I have a casual lifestyle, so I haven't really prioritized building a functional dressy capsule, then when an event comes along I cobble together something ho-hum, then I feel like I don't really know how to dress for occasions and there's no point in bothering to invest in this area of my wardrobe anyway, and the cycle repeats.</p> <p>Anyway, the point is not woe-is-me but just to commiserate. You have gotten really good advice. I like the idea of building two complete outfits, going for a tonal look, and metallic footwear (for you and me both -- so thank you for the inspiration!).</p> <p>I think for me a key piece of the puzzle might be some really large-scale statement accessories with a modern twist. Just offering that thought in case it sparks some wheels to turn for you as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party/page/2#post-2399291 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:26:37 +0000 Carol 2399291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Got my metallic heels, which seem so specific, but somehow managed to go out in many ways. That is a great shoe to have around.</p> <p>People love their metallic shirts, and their black dresses for holidays. If I were going to an event like this, though, I might get a richly colored shirt, like a deep green blouse. Or any comfortable dress in a current cut.&nbsp; Pants would be acceptable, but if I planned on dancing, I would do a dress or a skirt.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party/page/2#post-2399289 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:39:17 +0000 unfrumped 2399289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is get much harder than in the olden days for me to have a reliable dressy “ capsule” because I don’t trust my feet, or body shape changes, for longevity even if the clothing items are themselves rather timeless. Plus one promos is seasonality. I’m very temperature- temperamental, not a good all- season dresser and so sometimes get caught with summed vs winter event. Though in general, F/W is more likely for dressy events. </p> <p>But one thing that Angie mentions resonates with me. It is more useful for me to have complete outfits even if only 1 or 2- including footwear — than to have random things I think I will just mix and match. That is because I’m very proportions-picky ( long over lean, boxy or fitted over full) and footwear matchup. </p> <p>It doesn’t mean I won’t COLLECT an outfit, but just more, I have to have a goal and get the pieces or change goal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party/page/2#post-2399288 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:58:19 +0000 Angie 2399288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm nodding along with much of the excellent guidance on this thread! <b>Fabbers are sooooo fab!!!&nbsp;</b></p> <p><b>LJP, </b>my pleasure, and&nbsp;<b></b>two complete outfits are easier to pull together than a small capsule. Over time, you can build onto that part of your wardrobe, if you like.<b> Irina, Janet, Suz, Carla</b> and <b>Sal</b> have successfully done just that in the time that they have been on this forum. We saw it happen!</p> <p>I suggested trousers because you're not as much of a dress or skirt person. Not black, and YES to metallic shoes. Any metallic. I think you wear it all! I'd keep them closed if your're after one pair. More versatile. Sandals might be your preference, but they are not year-round-shoes. (As <b>Suz</b>, mentioned).</p> <p>My own dressy capsule is curated, and there are lots of modern classics. Simply because I don't tire of them, and I enjoy wearing them! I've had some of the items for 13 years! The gold shoes, the faux fur capelet, navy tulle skirt, short lace dress, jumpsuit, and cream Fulra are old! I feel great in them, they are gorgeous quality, so I continue wearing them with a happy heart. I also dress many items up and down - wear them with jeans and more casual items - and throughout the year. Lots of mix and match options.&nbsp;</p> <p>I added the gold cabled polo sweater and cream lined trousers this year.&nbsp;</p> <p>I find trouser suits very useful! Dress them up and down, and insulating. I can style them with many tops. I have two - burgundy and brown.</p> <p>I also got every item on sale, and many off-season. Far less pressure that way, and cost-effective.</p> <p>Anyway, didn't mean to write another novel! Hope this was helpful in some way ;)&nbsp; </p> <p>And your "cream asymmetric zip-up-vest-thingie" sounds like a great start to your dressy outfits!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party/page/2#post-2399281 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 04:57:43 +0000 Debbie 2399281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One thing I did is buy a tulle skirt in burgundy and a pair of black velvet pants. I wear both with dressy boots and an interesting sweater or top. This has worked very well for me. I have seen some burgundy velvet pants lately. It might work for you. You always look very put together so I don’t think you will have a problem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party/page/2#post-2399280 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 04:55:12 +0000 Suz 2399280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, <b>Carla's</b> got some great ideas. Bronze footwear would be fabulous. And if you can't find it this year, I bet it will show up next year, as the browns become fully established at retail. Would work with the right green, or burgundy, or navy...and I can really see you in a tonal outfit -- the pieces could be mixed and matched with more casual items at other times. As <b>Sal </b>says, you have a great eye and know your own style and have always looked sensational in the holiday outfits you've posted in the past.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love the Naturalizer slingbacks -- can wear them for dressy or a bit less dressy. But they don't work for me in winter. Could work ok in a climate where you wear boots to venue and remove/ change shoes, though. Probably too classic/ ladylike for you, but the comfort is there for sure and they work surprisingly well with different types of outfits, so something like that -- metallic but a fairly flat shoe -- could feel less precious than a heel.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, you are right about shopping -- it is not the same since Covid. There are still a few boutiques and second hand shops here in Victoria, but most other options have disappeared. I have to go to Vancouver. Or online. Which involves more risk and sometimes cost.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party/page/2#post-2399279 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 04:33:41 +0000 Carla 2399279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you still have those hot pink mules you got a while back for your holiday at-home? &nbsp;I thought they were pretty fab - and memorable, as you can see!</p> <p>Bronze footwear to bookend your darker hair?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party/page/2#post-2399278 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 03:02:57 +0000 Sal 2399278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have a great eye Lisa so don't lose confidence in your style choices which are always on point.</p> <p>I think a metallic mule or elevated loafer or flat could be a great choice.&nbsp; Those along with some earrings would make even a black (I know you don't want black) top and pants feel more evening.</p> <p>I agree, browsing does put those wild card options in front of us, but for some people it is not an option any more due to the lack of choice locally. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party/page/2#post-2399277 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:56:17 +0000 LJP 2399277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie </b>- thank you for patiently adding more advice. &nbsp;I will keep your suggestions on hand &nbsp;and see where I get with it. &nbsp;I think 2 complete outfits is the way to go. The larger capsule seems more than I would need. &nbsp;Cream is another great colour to consider. &nbsp;I bought a pre-loved BCBG Max A asymmetric zip-up vest thing in cream awhile ago and it might fit in somewhere. &nbsp;What do you think of metallic footwear in my case? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party#post-2399276 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 02:52:12 +0000 LJP 2399276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think <b>Carla</b> hit the nail on the head with finding/creating a tonal look in &nbsp;luxe fabrics other than black. I like the idea of olive, or burgundy, or even navy. &nbsp;I have also been thinking about footwear tonight ......maybe a metallic shoe of some sort would be a good thing to keep an eye out for. &nbsp;Not a metallic boot as that seems too over-the-top for me, but something else. I'll know it when I see it. Metallics are trans-seasonal too, which is helpful. &nbsp;I've realized I don't even look at anything other than sneakers, boots and loafers in shoe stores - and have no idea what's out there in the way of dressy, modern shoes. &nbsp;My god I'm out of it! &nbsp;</p> <p>Again, I'm in awe of the pieces some of you have posted from your own wardrobe. &nbsp;I'm down to black , black and more black, which I DO NOT want to wear outside of work, and then denim, sweatshirts and sweaters. &nbsp;Sneakers, loafers and boots. It's all very nice, but there is no wow factor. &nbsp;</p> <p><b>Roberta</b> - I LOVE those mismatched earrings. I'd absolutely wear those. &nbsp;</p> <p>And those of you who reminded me/us that dress codes are more fluid are bang-on. I need to not worry about what others are wearing - and trust my own sense of what looks good . &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party#post-2399275 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:48:49 +0000 Helena 2399275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm no help because the last dilemma I had like this I solved with black hahah. I had a satin skirt and bought a sleeveless sweater to go with it, that will look just as good with jeans so I'll actually wear it again. Big earring, bright lippie, done. I think you could maybe do dressy-ish that feels like you and it would work for most occasions ... Dress codes are all over the map and there is always a range ... No need for dresses and big heels when that's not your vibe. A few pieces in a favourite deeper neutral would probably do the job? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party#post-2399273 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:49:38 +0000 Angie 2399273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>LJP,</b> I'm back to reassure you that you are not alone! Shopping IS very different now, and so are dress codes - and what we want to wear can change from year to year too. No wonder you feel the way you do! Makes sense.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have very casual clients who maintain they need nothing dressy - right up until they need dressy items! And it's a stressful scramble getting affordable looks together in a rush. That's why I suggest we put together a small capsule of a few dressy separates ahead of time so they always have something to fall back on. It has alleviated dressing stress enormously! </p> <p>I recently helped a casual client pack for her imminent trip, and help her pull together some party looks for when she comes back. It was handy and easy to draw from her small dressy capsule (which we put together a few years ago), which we also recently refreshed with a new cream jacket and glossy animal print sweater. New combinations plus the tried and tested looks, FTW!</p> <p>Sounds like you're thinking along similar lines in future. You'll need a capsule with these components (it's flexible of course): </p> <ul> <li>2 x trousers&nbsp;</li> <li>3 x tops&nbsp;</li> <li>2 x jackets&nbsp;</li> <li>1 x dress (optional)&nbsp;</li> <li>1 x shoes&nbsp;</li> <li>1 x dressy bag</li> </ul> <p> <div>OR, put together TWO complete head-to-toe outfits with the same pair of shoes and bag.&nbsp; </p> <p> </div><div>Shout if you need help!</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party#post-2399272 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 23:33:15 +0000 LJP 2399272@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I agree Suz , and again I lament the closure of our local Anthropologie store . That’s who did a great job with fun pieces that aren’t too precious . </p> <p>I don’t know why this has me in such a funk - it could be the holiday season in general though . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party#post-2399271 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 23:29:21 +0000 Suz 2399271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>merwoman</b>: que$tionable, LOL.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>unfrumped</b>: after all of that you didn't get to wear it?!?&nbsp;</p> <p><b>runcarla'</b>s ideas are great.&nbsp;</p> <p>I feel like if the dressy clothes are relaxed enough, you end up wearing them. I definitely wear my velvet top, pants, the flocked pants, etc. They can be dressed up and down.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party#post-2399270 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 23:23:56 +0000 LJP 2399270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well this has been most enlightening, and <b>I thank you all </b>for contributing both your ideas and your fabulous wardrobes! &nbsp;I will admit I feel more than a little bummed-out though.</p> <p>I used to own dressier pieces that I'd pick up on my shopping excursions - often with no specific event in mind, so I always had a choice of things to wear when I needed them.</p> <p>&nbsp; But a lightbulb went off in my head........I <b>no longer have the time </b>nor inclination <b>nor surfeit of stores to browse in </b>that would allow me to pick up interesting pieces maybe on sale, maybe not . &nbsp;I do the vast majority of my <b>shopping on line now, </b>and am usually targeting a specific piece. So there is no browsing or accidentally coming across things I might not be searching for. &nbsp;There is no longer a department store, no Banana Republic, no Anthropologie, no Gap, no Club Monaco....all stores I frequented . &nbsp;<b>Shopping is a different game now, and it's changed my wardrobe not necessarily for the better. &nbsp;</b></p> <p>I don't know what I'll do about this, if anything right now. &nbsp;Perhaps browsing holiday -wear sales in January (or whenever they start) could be valuable .I'm really noticing the limitations of my wardrobe after writing this post and reading your responses. &nbsp;I don't see myself in the black pant/sparkly top category , so I might be casting a net into alternative looks . &nbsp;I do not own satin-y pants and interesting tops &nbsp;and dressy footwear . &nbsp;No jackets or toppers either . &nbsp;You all seem a lot more vibrant in your holiday style than I am. Something to think about .</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party#post-2399264 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:22:31 +0000 merwoman 2399264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loathe engineered ‘social’ gatherings of this nature so definitely feel your pain.<br />i will share my experience with the ‘dressy’ capsule. I used to find special occasion dressing such as weddings, theatre events even vacations would send me into panic mode. This resulted in que$tionable purchases that had little longevity.<br />I’m sure Angie (and other fabbers ) was the inspiration to building a special event capsule when I wasn’t under pressure. Over the last few years I’ve added an item here and there even though at the time of purchase &nbsp;I might not have had a specific function in mind. Not only do I feel ready to handle any event….but the interesting thing is that now that I have the clothes the events for wearing them seem to have come out of the woodwork. Cue Field of Dreams…<br />One other thing, and you touched briefly on this. &nbsp;Someone told me that one of the keys to a successful retirement is to ‘say yes’. So while my first inclination might be to say no, I have adopted this practice and can’t say that I regret any of my yeses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party#post-2399263 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:06:50 +0000 Carla 2399263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A simple separates outfit, but monochrome with textured pieces - a soft sweater with satin trousers, velvet, lace. &nbsp;Mary Janes or other comfortable shoes. &nbsp; </p> <p>I could see you in head to toe olive…</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party#post-2399260 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 17:12:28 +0000 Suz 2399260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with <b>Sal.</b> If companies insist on holding such events, they should recognize that after-hours socializing with colleagues is optional, and I'm glad you don't have to stress about the party this year since you made your decision!&nbsp;</p> <p>I haven't had to attend something like this for about a decade. And back then I did have a few dresses and heels that I could pull out. Also, our command performance company events tended to be in summer, which somehow made it easier.&nbsp;</p> <p>But I'm a big believer in a separates-based&nbsp; holiday (or dressy) capsule. Not only is it a huge stress-reliever in situations like this (or weddings or other sudden parties). But it's also just plain fun to own a few dressy items!</p> <p>During the holiday season, I tend to wear a lot of red and burgundy. But I'm not sure I'd go that route with this type of event -- red might feel like too much. So,&nbsp; depending on the formality level, I might wear some combination of the following items -- skirt with sleeveless top and knit jacket, or the pants with one of the tops and possibly the little jacket.&nbsp;</p> <p>The J. Crew sleeveless jacquard top is really old, as is the sequinned cami. These tops do not, as you can imagine, get frequent wear! But that's ok. They are useful when needed.&nbsp;</p> <p>The other items all get remixed much, much more. I wear the flocked pants for at-home festive events and wear them to go out for dinner. Wear the skirt out to dinner. Ditto the silver shell top. And I wear the mesh top to all kinds of situations, from casual to more dressy. The little knit jacket is actually not a dressy piece at all but it is short so plays well with wide skirts and pants and does have ribbon trim and has the advantage of covering arms for warmth!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-do-you-wear-to-a-company-holiday-party#post-2399256 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:10:11 +0000 Peri 2399256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What is making you feel the pressure to go at this point, if you've not been going all along? If you've worked there for 7 years, not going doesn't seem to have had a consequence regarding your employment. Unless you are getting extra pressure from someone higher up, worried that it might affect your future on the job due to that, or are wanting some kind of promotion, there doesn't seem to be a reason to go now. I'd say be social enough and friendly enough on the job to get along with everyone and bow out of the party by saying it's not your thing.&nbsp;</p> <p>Unless the pressure to attend is coming from you. Then, is it guilt and a case of the I shoulds, or is it that part of you actually does want to go and feels like you are holding yourself back? First one, see above. Second one, I'm in with the great advice above to dress as a festive version of yourself grounded in comfort...trousers or a long skirt, velvet or sparkles on top and comfy shoes. It seems like you don't have direct peers on the job so there is no need to compare to the dress and heels 20-somethings and no need to compare to the administrative staff either.&nbsp; </p>