The party doesn’t start until the guests show up—preferably in something fabulous. What to wear is the second most important question to consider once you’ve settled on what to bring (never show up empty handed!), and to help answer that, we’ve tapped celebrity stylist and founder of jewelry brand Méga, Dani Michelle, to share her foolproof tips for how to master the RSVP dress code—even (or especially!) when there isn’t one.
Known for her own pared-back yet ultra-chic style philosophy (she’s behind the many defining fashion moments of Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, and Daisy Edgar Jones), Michelle tells Vogue accessories are key to elevate a look, and you can never go wrong with “a great mini and some cool jewelry.” So slip into a sharp blazer, adorn your wrists and fingers, and when in doubt—always add tights!
The Stylist-Approved Party Checklist:
- The Blazer Dress: Wardrobe.NYC silk-satin trimmed grain de poudre wool mini dress, $2,000
- The Blazer: Stella McCartney double-breasted tuxedo jacket, $2,100
- The Mini Dress: Toteme off-the-shoulder top, $590
- The Sheer Tight: Calzedonia 20 denier sheer tights, $10
- The Statement Cuff: Méga Wave cuff, $252
- The Day-to-Night Earring: Lié Studio Vera gold vermeil earrings, $310
- The Sleek Kitten-Heel: Emme Parsons Leandra patent-leather mary jane pumps, $595
- The It Party Bag: Rabanne chainmail shoulder bag, $1,850
The ultimate holiday party look
“My go-to piece for holiday dressing is an oversized black blazer, even with satin tuxedo lapels! I love to wear it as the look itself, or over a dress and sheer black stockings! And of course big fab earrings! My Méga bulles and cuffs have so much reflection and such cool-girl glamour, they are a must.”
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The day-to-night must-have
“Stockings make everything more elegant and chic—I love Calzedonia, they are so seamless and smooth, and have great denier.”
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If you’re going to splurge…
“Invest in a great mini skirt and cool jewelry. With a stocking and heels, you can wear a miniskirt with a textured, casual sweater, a long-sleeve shirt, a button-down, a blazer—anything. Just add some fun statement jewelry like our large Omega necklace, Triple X earrings or cuffs, and you look put together.”
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What if there’s no dress code?
“Keep it simple and chic with great accessories!”