Outfit Ideas for Your Holiday Work Party

In November buzz starts flying through the office where I work about December's office holiday party. Some bail with excuses, but others look forward to mingling outside of the office. Mostly to impress co-workers, and of course the boss.
However, that small knot in your stomach forms because you want to impress without going overboard or looking sleazy, or too sexy.
So what should one wear to the work holiday party? What is acceptable, and what is a no-no?
Colors for one should remain neutral, but with a little flair. You cannot go wrong with a black dress, but remember- you do not want to be the talk around the water cooler the next morning for wearing a 'little black dress'.

You want to wear a black dress that has some flair to it, some room and some comfort. Steer clear of body tight dresses. Boobs don't belong flopping around in the office, and just because you are not at work, does not mean its okay to set them free.

Keep the material loose and comfortable, but not too loose as to where things look sloppy.

When it comes to a black dress you can choose one with a small amount of sewn in rhinestones for flair, or you can simply accessories with a pretty pin. Pins can be added to the area in between the breast, or to the side to keep things simple, yet elegant. Pins, believe it or not can really make a dress, a 'dress'. A perfect example is the dress found here. The best advice when it comes to black dresses is to keep them at around knee length, anything above will make you look trampy, and unless that is the kind of promotion you are looking for- avoid it!

Another color that is flattering for work holiday parties are maroons and moss greens. You can find nice velvet maroon dresses, or green ones that represent the holiday Christmas colors. These dresses are usually found everywhere during the holiday months. They are flattering, as well as warm, and not too revealing. Red velvet is also a nice bold holiday color...if red is your color that is. A nice example is found here.

Although this red velvet dress is gorgeous, remember that going overboard will only cause people to stare.

If dresses are not your thing, then don't worry, there is no rule or law saying that you have to dress yourself up in a gaudy uncomfortable dress to your holiday party. You can look festive in black slacks and a bold colorful sweater as well.

Here is a nice sophisticated idea for those who don't like showing leg at all. Do avoid holiday themed grandma sweaters though. The wide leg pants shown here are perfect for such an occasion.

If you are going to wear black slacks though, definitely wear a colored sweater, or a colored pea coat. If you pair black pants with a black shirt you will just fade out, allowing others to stick out.

Just remember to keep things pretty, slightly sexy, but not overboard in the sex pot department. The key is to look fantastic without over doing it..

One rule of thumb is to remember to arrive wearing a nice coat. I cannot even count how many women, and men alike came to last years Christmas party wearing lovely outfits, yet walked it with really shabby ugly winter coats.