It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and you know what that means — it's time to don your best red, white, and green attire. Whether you're dressing for a holiday party, which is the perfect opportunity to sparkle a little extra bright, or for a cold night of caroling, you'll want to show off your holiday spirit in style.
However, if you struggle to strike the right balance between festive and chic and end up throwing on a reindeer cardigan over your cocktail dress every year, we're here to show you another way — a much easier way, in fact. All you need are the right accessories (not ornaments). Step inside for our festive picks that will make you exude Christmas spirit without covering yourself in tinsel.
These Badgley Mischka Kiara pumps ($245) will dress up any cocktail dress and give it that holiday flair.
If Santa shopped at Topshop, he'd totally snatch up these Topshop Faux-Fur Paw Mittens ($40).
Just because you shouldn't look like a Christmas tree doesn't mean you can't wear them on this festive but still adorable Dorothy Perkins Navy Snowing Tree Hat ($21).
Phillip Lim's Pashli has been the must-have bag for years, but this mini silver version ($695) would be the must-have ornament for your arm this holiday season.
This gorgeous Oscar de la Renta Cutout Jeweled Leaf Necklace ($995) is reminiscent of holly, but it's decidedly more classy than cheesy.
We had to include one reindeer motif in the mix. Eugenia Kim's Noel Beanie ($235) is cute enough that we'd wear it proudly all Winter long.
While covering yourself from head to toe in tinsel-inspired silver is not OK, accenting your outfit with these Saint Laurent Glitter-Finished Pumps ($995) is absolutely encouraged.
This BCBG Max Azria Floral Statement Necklace ($178) is like a Winter wonderland around your neck.
Not only are these SO Cat in Santa Hat Texting Gloves ($10) a tongue-in-cheek way to show your Christmas spirit, but they'll also allow you to text without freezing your fingers.
The only time it's acceptable to mix green and red is with these Christian Louboutin So Kate Suede Pumps ($675). Now this is how you do Christmas with style.
Channel Mrs. Claus with this luxurious-looking Anthropologie Rue Faux-Fur Stole ($138) that won't break the bank.
OK, so this Edie Parker Flavia "Jolly" Holiday Clutch ($1,495) screams "holiday," but that doesn't make it any less chic.
How cute is this Markus Lupfer Christmas Snowman Beanie ($220)? We'd wear this well past December.
Keep your ears warm and cozy with these Meteo by Yves Salomon ear muffs ($51) in a jolly green shade.
It really doesn't get any sexier than these Valentino Couture Bow d'Orsay Pumps ($745). Put these on, and you'll be the only present he wants to open.
If you want to be really subtle, flash a bit of festive flair with these Topshop Wrapped Gift Crew Socks ($6).
Olympia Le-Tan's A Christmas Story Embroidered Clutch ($2,125) is quirky, luxe, and festive all at once.
We might have nixed the Santa hat, but we never said you can't wear a hat with Old Saint Nick on it, like this ASOS Holidays Santa Beanie ($23).
The lovely microstud detailing on these C. Wonder Shooting Star Novelty Smoking Slippers ($148) evokes images of the Christmas star.