What to Wear to a Holiday Party + The One Under $100 Holiday Accessory You Need

Happy Wednesday, Ladies! Thanksgiving is getting closer every day, and I can almost smell the pumpkin pie! I’ll be having dinner at my brother’s house this year, and I can’t wait for some delicious food and quality time with my loved ones. Next to the menu, I think choosing what to wear to a holiday party is one of the most critical decisions when it comes to a holiday gathering. If I ever have trouble deciding what to wear, I can always count on Nordstrom to save the day!

This year is no different, with Nordstrom being one of my favorite spots to find the chicest off-the-moment pieces for holiday dressing. I’ve curated a fabulous look that will make you walk confidently into your next holiday soiree, and I’m sharing all the details in today’s blog post. So, if you’re on the hunt for some fun and fabulous outfit inspo, keep scrolling to discover what to wear to a holiday party with some help from Nordstrom.

If this look isn’t your vibe, check out my recent blog post and YouTube video for even more chic holiday looks!

PS – This rhinestone handbag is the one accessory I couldn’t live without this holiday season! It’s UNDER $100 and is guaranteed to take all of your holiday outfits to the next level!

 

Thank you, Nordstrom, for sponsoring this post.

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Over 40 fashion blogger showcasing what to wear to a holiday party.

Woman over 40 wearing satin pink cargo pants with a faux leather crop top and faux leather blazer.

UNDER $100 FAUX LEATHER BLAZER:

A sleek faux leather blazer is a great item to make you stand out in the best way. It gives this fun look a sophisticated polish and the relaxed boyfriend silhouette is very on-trend. I’m wearing an XS in this chic third layer.

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$60 BUSTIER TOP:

If you are shopping at any of the most popular stores, then you know that crop tops and bustier tops are literally everywhere this year! This can be a hit-or-miss trend for most people, but I find the key to creating a trendy look while staying comfortable is to make sure your bottoms are high-waisted. This bustier top is also cut in a crop style so you can literally wear 2 trends in one piece! I’m wearing an XS for size reference.

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BLACK BODYSUIT:

Just in case bustier tops aren’t your vibe this black bodysuit is a great alternative! Skims is my no-fail go-to for bodysuits and this one is another winner. I just love the square neckline and thinner straps of this form-fitting top. I’m wearing an XS in this fantastic alternative to a bustier top.

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Woman over 40 wearing faux leather blazer, bustier top and pink satin cargo pants for what to wear to a holiday party.

Over 40 fashion influencer wearing satin cargo pants in one of 2023 hottest colors : hot pink.

PINK CARGO PANTS:

Without a doubt, these super fun cargo pants are the hero item in this look! I love the color and it just so happens that pink is going to be one of 2023’s hottest shades, so they will transition super well into the new year. I’m wearing a size 00 in these slimming and wrinkle-free pants that also come in black if the pink is not your jam.

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FAVORITE PINK LIPSTICK:

I love matching an element of my makeup to whatever statement color I happen to be wearing, and this lipstick by Charlotte Tilbury is a perfect match! The color is called Gracefully Pink and it’s like they were literally made for each other. It comes in a plethora of shades to match almost any holiday look.

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FAUX DIAMOND TENNIS NECKLACE:

The last piece in this guide for what to wear to a holiday party is this amazing tennis necklace. Here you get the best of both worlds with a necklace that LOOKS REAL but certainly doesn’t have the same price tag! For under $200 you can get that diamond sparkle without breaking the bank, which is a win-win in my books!

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Woman over 40 wearing pink cargo pants with black faux leather blazer and bustier top with black heels and rhinestone bag.

BLAZER XS // TOP XS // PANTS 00 // HANDBAG // BLACK PUMPS // DIAMOND NECKLACE

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XOXO, HEATHER

My mission is to empower women to look and feel confident. I hope through the different looks I create that I am able to inspire YOU to express yourself in a way that makes YOU feel good – on the inside and on the out. If you wear what you love and what you feel your best in your confidence will shine through and that is the best accessory a woman can wear! Every woman deserves to look and feel like the best versions of themselves, no matter what their age!

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