When it comes to eveningwear the keywords I look for are mesh, embellished, metallic, and sheer. In simplifying my closet I’ve honed in on versatility. So when it comes to holiday wear, it has to be something I’d grab on NYE and for a night out.
While sourcing these pieces I always ask myself, could I wear this with jeans or flats? While the answer will not always be yes, for a majority of the items it should be. Am I always going to grab a crystal embellished headband to wear with jeans and a tee? No, but I do want that option. Personally, a red velvet bow is something I would use less, so I would opt for the headband.
Below you’ll find a guide on how to wear mesh, embellished, metallic, sheer tops, and outfits. You may have even seen some of these items in my holiday-style roundup this year!
How To Wear Mesh, Embellished, Metallic, Sheer Tops, and Outfits
I firmly believe that statement pieces can balanced by neutral basics. When in doubt you can pair back any of these items to casual solid items. My find tip is don’t be afraid to glam up your jeans and add some sparkle. Let’s get into all four of these outfits.
Daytime Outfit: Metallic Clutch and Mesh Mary Jane Flats
Picking up on the silver sud details that run down the sides of these jeans pair them with some fun silver accessories. Flat mesh Mary Janes may seem very of the moment but these never go out of style.
Nighttime Outfit: Sequin Embellished Dress
When I think of toasting and celebrating, the cutouts and large disk sequins of this dress are what I want to be wearing. There’s something so celebratory about it without being overdone.
Casual Outfit: Jeans, Button Down and Crystal Embellished Sling Back Shoes
One of the oldest golden rules is quality over quantity and this is a simple way I would pull out more holiday-esque pieces and wear them daily. This is the perfect definition of striking the balance I spoke about above.
Black Tie Outfit: Sheer Overlay Maxi Dress and Bead Embellished Clutch
Loose fitting with a sheer overlay (à la the Olsen Twins if you may), this black maxi, and you know I love that it’s a maxi, is the perfect wardrobe staple. Get your hair and makeup done and pair it back with a striking clutch and shoes for a black tie style. Or throw on some sandals and wear it to lunch.
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Oh, I am opssesed with this top! I have several similar and I never have enough of them, black and lace got me so madly. <3 Love, love, love.
I love them from day to night, they are my favorite.