8 Holiday Dressing Tips Fresh From the Pre-Fall Collections

Pre-Fall 2016 may not arrive in stores until May, but many of the season’s collections are rife with styling tips for the holiday season. Case in point: Gucci’s Christmas-red tights, Oscar de la Renta’s plush (and oh-so-warm!) stole, and Victoria Beckham’s cool layering. So put the black midi dress back in your closet and find a new way to get party-ready in the slideshow.

Bottega Veneta’s Punchy Suiting

Forget dresses. At Bottega Veneta, Tomas Maier made the case for jewel-toned suiting in a slouchy silhouette. Whether you reach for a deep crimson, marigold, or even a light blush, the look promises to be a conversation-starter.

 

 

 

 

 Joseph New Jagger crepe de Chine wide-leg pants, $465, net-a-porter.com; Joseph Roman stretch-crepe blazer, $845, net-a-porter.com; Gucci wool-blend blazer, $875, net-a-porter.com; Gucci wool-blend twill flared pants, $557, net-a-porter.com; Altuzarra Matisse pencil skirt, $695, mytheresa.com; Altuzarra Indiana double-breasted blazer, $1,795, mytheresa.com

 

 

Versace’s Only Accessory? A Festive Choker

The urge to accessorize is strong during the holidays, but take a lesson from Donatella Versace, who offered up sparkling minidresses worn with simple, coordinating chokers. No earrings, rings, or bracelets necessary.

 

 

 

Judy Geib Colombian emerald Rivière, $59,560, barneys.com; ASOS crystal choker necklace, $22, asos.com; Passiana floral crystal collar necklace, $41, overstock.com

 

 

 

Victoria Beckham Makes the Slip Dress Work in Winter

All signs point to the slip dress being the It item of 2016. Make yours last year-round by wearing it over a thin turtleneck in a punchy color.

  

 

 

White + Warren cashmere skinny rib funnel-neck, $219, for information: whiteandwarren.com; Natasha Zinko Daisy silk slip dress, $960, modaoperandi.com; Apiece Apart Josefina slip dress, $250, jcrew.com; Rodarte orange variegated knit turtleneck, $690, modaoperandi.com

Erdem Heralds the Return of the Mary Jane

Pointed-toe pumps and glitzy ankle boots might be the standby shoes for holiday fetes, but Erdem’s low-heeled Mary Janes give an unexpected spin to his moody floral dresses. They’ll do the same for your winter-wear, be it a minidress or a casual suit.

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