4 Easy Holiday Outfit Formulas We’re Relying on This Season

"During the holiday season, I like to stretch my outfits as far as possible, which means wearing a variation of, if not the exact same, outfit to more than one occasion. Low-key dinner with a festive dress code? Date at a Christmas-themed bar in Midtown? Work holiday party? For me, a little black dress is always the right answer. It's the piece I instinctively reach for when I feel like I have nothing to wear. But since I tend to prefer masculine silhouettes, my new 'thing' is to pair my LBD with an oversized blazer (even better if it has unignorable shoulder pads).

So, the LBD strategy holds strong this year — the only difference is I plan on elevating what some may say is a 'simple' dress with colorful stockings — ideally cherry red. I may think I'm immune to trends, but this one has me and my Pinterest board in a style chokehold, especially when the tights have the chance to stand out against an all-black outfit (shoes and bag included!)." — Samantha Sasso, senior editor, branded content