Your Guide to Perfectly Executed Holiday Cocktail Attire

While it's easy to grab a LBD and a bottle of wine and hit the holiday circuit, we both know you're better than that. But there are certain rules and guidelines to follow when dressing for your favorite fete. Is it work-related? Is there a dress code? Is this host Insta-friendly? Read on for tips and tricks for being true to yourself this holiday season and making a chic entrance every time.

This article originally appeared on Harper's BAZAAR US.

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