With December quickly approaching, I’ve been giddily compiling holiday outfits (in my head). This week, Banana Republic asked me to style a party look to help promote their NYE contest. I even got to invite a friend! I chose a fab local blogger, Khatu, however our plans for a fun photoshoot together were foiled at the last minute. Nevertheless, here we are each bringing our own spin to this glitzy paillette shift dress.
Although BR offers a sizeable petites collection, we were both drawn to this statement shift in the regular line. The looser torso worked on me, but we both raised our hems by 5″ for it to hit on us like it does on the model. When donning something covered in a busy material, print, or texture, I love keeping it simple with a basic silhouette and short length. I also believe shorter-gam’d gals can get away with showing a little more leg, especially for party time.
For a simple holiday look without breaking the bank, look for little black dresses in fun materials, like sequins (or, if you’re crafty…buy sparkly fabric and sew a simple sheath). A longer-length boyfriend blazer would look perfect with a festive mini, but you can also make do with a basic suiting blazer like I did. Accent your look with crystal jewelry or a statement color. If you’re trying to ease into the color red, start with classic burgundy and a rich but wearable lipcolor, like my favorite Rimmel Bordeaux.
love your shoes! =)
you two look fabulous & i like the different looks. 😉 i love your shoes, nice pop of color. 😀
i agree, us shorter ladies can get away with showing more leg! love both of your outfits!! your shoes are TDF, so beautiful and PERFECT for the holidays!
good luck to you ladies!!
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Love the sparkly dress and the red pumps.
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oh my you are STUNNING my lady~ Great figure- those red shoes are gorgeous too
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I agree with the shorter hemline and the red Loubs (gorgeous)! May I ask from where you are buying your Loubs?
Omg that dress is gorgeous! I love the big round sequence pattern and it looks gorgeously beautiful on both you and Khatu!
I'm really thinking about making my own to look like that and maybe even a lace one since lace is so in!
Thanks for sharing Jean and I'll definitely be entering the contest!
beautiful look, Jean!! i love how you styled it with the blazer and red pumps!
You both look so lovely! I love that you girls picked the same dress! 🙂 So smart to get it hemmed shorter!
great holiday dress indeed!
LOVE IT! definitely looking into this dress for the holidays!!! 🙂
Love the dress! You look great in it, and you both styled it so well
xx maggie
I love your look! The red pumps are amazing! This is a perfect NYE look because of the sparkle.
You know what you are missing now, right, Jean? … patent red Chanel flap.
Oh wow.. Jean, when did you get red Louboutins? I must have missed that post!!
I love how you paired the dress with a black blazer and added a pop of color. Simple and fab!
Beautiful!! Thanks so much to both of you! Would you please explain how you raised the hem?
Wow, you both look amazing! I own that dress. Now I know different ways to wear it. Will look for red shoes and glittery belt.
love the dress + shoes!
Wow. Were can I get those heels??
They are gorgeous.
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I seriously would NEVER have even thought about buying this dress for myself until I saw it on you two! You guys look so amazing!
Hi Jean
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Jean, you and Khatu look so ultra fab in these dresses!!! I definitely love the shorter hemline. My hubby is actually making me a pailette skirt right now. I can't wait to wear it.
Hope you're been well and enjoying your week so far. 🙂
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I love how you style the dress. If you didn't mention that it was from BR, I would've thought that it was extremely expensive.
Holiday glam x 2!
I love how Khatu kicked it up a notch and added that rhinestone belt. Daring!! and that lip shade on you, Khatu, phenomenal!!!!!!
The belt really changes up the look. Love the jet blacks in multiple textures and the asymmetry the large sequins create in different light!
*___* Beautiful!
Rats, the contest is only for Northerners 🙁
I love both your outfits though! And especially the red shoes.
I love this sparkly dress on both of you!
You two both look great! I love both the takes on the dress. I'd like to try a lipstick similar to Khatu's–it's so pretty for fall.
That is gorgeous and love the red pumps! Both you girls look amazing in this dress and love how you both have made it look different by giving it your personal touch!
i love this dress on both you and khatu! you guys look stunning in it. i love those red pumps too! are they new? i need a pair like that…mb a dupe would work just fine…hahah!
your dress is so pretty! looks stunning 🙂
xoxo elli
Both you and Khatu look so beautiful. Love Khatu's belt.
I like those red pumps and Khatu's lipstick a lot.
Jean I was wondering if you could do a post on how to pair skirts with tights for the winter season. I assume winter in Boston should be no less harsh than here in the midwest and I find myself struggling to come up with something I really like in terms of pairing wool skirts and tights for work.
Oooo, that dress is FAB! Especially with the red heels. LOVE!
Wow, you look simply stunning! That dress is so beautiful, and those shoes…smashing!
xx Ivana
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The dress is so festive. But I have no parties to go to.
LOVE the red pumps 😉 you're on fire girl!! Love the outfits on both you and Khatu. I'm loving the sequin-y stuff this season, but alas, no place to wear such beautiful outfits for me, so will have to just see you beautiful gals wear it and leave it on the rack 🙂
This whole outfit is fabulous! I'm loving the fierce Elisa pumps with the sparkly LBD.
This is a great look, the blazer completes the look.
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You both look fabulous! While your look is sophisticated and elegant, Khatu’s is fun and chic. I am so loving your new pumps. They’re so gorgeous. You and Khatu did such a great job styling this dress. Now all you need is a girl’s night out, right =)?
Gorgeous! You can pull off anything.
Love it, wish I had some where to wear it!
Oh! One more thing – I love that the paillettes go all the way around the front and back. I think that nothing cheapens the look of an item like having just the front covered.
Jean, WOW! You two look fabulous! I love Khatu's makeup and I am dying over your Louboutins!!! I've been planning some holiday outfits myself, I am kind of wishing I had more parties to go to!
LOVE the dress! I've been crushing on sequins for the Holidays. Such a great look. I can't believe that dress is from BR ~jen