5 POPSUGAR Editors Show You How to Wear Denim to Any Holiday Party

Published on Nov 11, 2016 at 6:00 AM

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From happy hour with your office crew to your annual family dinner, the cold-weather months are packed with events. Sure, there's a time and place for LBDs, but why not work in denim at your next bash? Always in the mood for celebration and friends, we turned to our very own POSPUGAR editors to see how they style their favorite denim pieces for their social calendars. See how they did it ahead.

Annie Gabillet, managing director

Proving just how versatile a pair of dark-wash skinny jeans can be, Annie knocks this look out of the park. Using denim as a base, she then threw on a classic white button-down. To make this look festive, she finished with red strappy heels.

"I kept the look simple with a polished white button-down and flattering denim. I cuffed the bottom of the jeans to show off the festive red heels. I would wear this to weeknight holiday drinks with my friends or a festive dinner party." — Annie

Rebecca Brown, editor and producer

Denim jackets are not just for daytime. Here, Rebecca personalized the front pocket of her trucker jacket with pins, rolled up the sleeves, and wore it over her crushed velvet dress. To turn up the heat, she layered everything over a sheer black top and went for studded ankle boots.

"I love finding ways to mix textures. Here, velvet and denim totally work, and by simply rolling up the sleeves of the jacket, I can make this outfit party-ready." — Rebecca

Hannah Weil, fashion content director

A master at mixing casual with chic, Hannah had fun with her 711 skinny jeans and created her own high-low hemline, which is huge for Winter. This not only made her already cool skinnies more on trend, but it helped show off her killer Chanel pumps. On top she went for a menswear-with-a-twist vibe with a dreamy pajama-inspired button-down.

"I love the holidays, but I'm not a total sequin-and-sparkle girl. For me, it's about dressing up my favorite denim with chic staples, like my pajama shirt, pretty jewels, and a pair of walkable heels — hobbling in stilettos never made anyone feel like the life of the party." — Hannah

Stephanie Nguyen, assistant editor

Inspired by the structure of her chambray button-down, Stephanie introduced leather and suede to make her outfit party-ready. She tucked her top into the waistband of her quilted leather miniskirt to help her create balance. To prep for a night out, she grabbed suede ankle booties and a sleek black saddle bag.

"To add a bit of downtown edge to the casual, preppy chambray shirt, I threw on a miniskirt and stiletto boots — both with zipper details — and added touches of leather with the handbag and choker." — Stephanie

Hilary White, editor

A denim pencil skirt can easily be dressed up or dressed down, and Hilary wanted to see how she could use color to make her outfit holiday-ready. Here, she added a red cutout sweater and jewel-toned necklace and finished off her look with velvet ankle booties.

"I loved the fit of the Levi's skirt! I styled it with a cute top that can be dressed up or down. With a cute wedge or heel, the outfit is great for hosting a dinner party at the house or for a holiday get-together." — Hilary