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Holiday Festive fits right between cocktail and business attire, a tad less dressy than cocktail and a bit more fancy than what you would wear to work. Holiday Festive dictates that you can be playful, women can wear a silk or chiffon top paired with a pencil skirt or slacks or a playful shorter length dress in a holiday color like red or emerald green.
Dress down a cocktail dress by throwing on a matching jacket and belt or wrapping a cashmere kimono sweater over the top. Women can also pair a basic black shift dress with a bold, glittery necklace and killer heels. This look is all about having fun while still being stylish.
Just an FYI, Holiday Festive does not mean wear a Christmas themed sweater, please, please throw those away!
A few examples of Holiday Festive Attire, all available at www.neimanmarcus.com.
For tips on holiday dressing click here and to find out what to wear to a Black Tie Party click here and a Cocktail Party click here.