On Location at the Sorrento Hotel for Holiday Style: Life's Rich Pageant
Weather the season's celebratory bashes with a modern mix of chic suiting, dramatic glam, stand-out accessories, and one-of-a-kind vintage components that hold their own in the city's best decked-out halls and party rooms.
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A mix of jewels, gems, and menswear elements creates a suitable mash-up for the vague irony and possible absurdity of the yearly office party. Peplum bustier by Devlin ($68), Nordstrom. Frank and Eileen cotton shirt ($198), Dries Van Noten brocade pants ($1,250) and embellished wool jacket ($2,285), Barneys New York ($2,285). Dannijo Swarovski crystal necklace, ($550) and Iosselliani crystal and stud choker ($495), Hitchcock Madrona. Luly Yang '20s-inspired crystal headband ($380), Luly Yang Couture. Vintage satin-covered kitten heels ($42) and crocheted gloves ($33), Pretty Parlor.
This isn't the time of year to blend into your surroundings—unless you're doing so with grand, hypnotic purpose. Musani Gold beaded gown ($800), Dolce Bleu. We Like to Lounge leather and vintage pearl necklace ($285), Hitchcock Madrona.
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A little mystery and a lot of leg never hurt anyone. Luly Yang silk-satin illusion netting high-slit gown ($6,400), Luly Yang Couture. Barneys Co-Op moto boots ($495), Barneys New York. Metal masquerade mask ($28), Dolce Bleu.
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Another play on menswear: Short and not-entirely-sweet. Saint Laurent wool mini-dress ($3,490), Nordstrom. Jimmy Choo ankle-strap flats, similar styles available at Jimmy Choo. Ankle socks, stylist's own.
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The ultimate luxury: lounging—perhaps in a suite at the Sorrento—in a shimmering, crystal-covered spaghetti-strapped sheath. Musani Gold ombre-beaded gown ($868), Dolce Bleu. Studded beanie, stylist's own.
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Elevate everyday basics—the gray sweatshirt is certainly having a moment—with humor, sparkle, and an air of the playfully unreal. Philip Lim 3.1 embellished sweatshirt ($695) and Tildon velvet shorts ($62), Nordstrom. Red velvet vintage coat (not for sale), Coleman Collections. Rhinestone masquerade mask ($128), Dolce Bleu. (Find similar styles at Pretty Parlor, Indian Summer, and Lucky Vintage.)
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At the end of the evening, you'll be glad you went the distance and dressed to the nines. Vintage silk-satin strapless dress (not for sale), Coleman Collections. Vintage fur stole ($128), Pretty Parlor. Black mesh T-shirt, stylist's own. Wouters and Hendrix necklace with malacite and lapis ($500), Hitchcock Madrona. (Find similar styles at Pretty Parlor, Indian Summer, and Lucky Vintage.)
Hair and Makeup: Kaija Mistral Makeup
Wardrobe Assistants: Amanda Zurita and Annie Murphy
Talent: Claire Nelson at Heffner Management
