Laden with shopping bags and drowning in gift lists, we’re focused on the question of what to buy for our nearest and dearest. But let’s not forget the other dilemma of the season: the question of what to wear to the endless streams of cocktail parties, neighborhood gatherings, and festive dinners that populate all the proverbial social calendars. Well, we say, why not invest in yourself by picking out the perfect holiday pieces for you, your home, and the man in your life. After all, it’s the most wonderful time of the year—shouldn’t your look follow suit?
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Photo: John Manno | Stylist: Jody Cook2/114Monique Lhuillier sequined embroidered tulle strapless dress, price upon request
bergdorfgoodman.com
Photo: John Manno | Stylist: Jody Cook3/114Michael Michael Kors sleeveless dress with feather skirt, $375
michaelkors.com
Photo: John Manno | Stylist: Jody Cook4/114Oscar de la Renta sequin dot-embroidered silk faille flamenco dress, price upon request
Oscar de la Renta, NYC, 212.288.5810
Photo: John Manno | Stylist: Jody Cook5/114Wes Gordon satin smoking jacket, $2,490
Capitol, Charlotte, NC, 704.366.0388
Photo: John Manno6/114Stella McCartney guipure lace Pamela dress, price upon request
Stella McCartney, NYC, 212.255.1556
Photo: John Manno | Stylist: Jody Cook8/114Valentino flutter sleeve jumpsuit, $2,290
neimanmarcus.com
Photo: John Manno | Stylist: Jody Cook9/114Peter Som macramé lace dress, $2,555
Neiman Marcus, Houston, 713.621.7100
Photo: John Manno | Stylist: Jody Cook10/114Ann Taylor pleated Ice gown, $398
Ann Taylor, NYC, 212.832.2010
Photo: John Manno | Stylist: Jody Cook11/114Libertine hand-screened cocktail coat with crystal buttons, $3,500
Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 212.753.7300
Photo: John Manno | Stylist: Jody Cook12/114Thakoon rose-printed cotton sateen dress, $1,350
Forty Five Ten, Dallas, 214.559.4510
Photo: Tim Hout13/114Elie Tahari Heather dress, $998
Elie Tahari, NYC, 212.334.4441
Photo: Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Starr McCaleb15/114Carolina Herrera sequined silk-and-wool Mikado pants and white silk taffeta shirt with black grosgrain placket, price upon request
Carolina Herrera, NYC, 212.249.6552
Photo: John Manno | Stylist: Jody Cook16/114Jill Stuart pleated Lovanni dress, $750
Jill Stuart, NYC, 212.343.2300
Photographed by Raymond Meier, Vogue, December 201017/114
Photo: Courtesy of Chanel18/114Chanel metallic suede wedges, $4,195
Chanel, NYC, 212.535.5505
Photo: Courtesy of Michael Kors20/114Michael Kors nude strappy sandal with crystal heel, $895
For information: michaelkors.com
Photo: Courtesy of Nina Ricci21/114Nina Ricci embroidered slingback, price upon request
Tender, Birmingham, MI, 248.258.0212
Photo: Courtesy of Giambattista Valli22/114Giambattista Valli embellished satin loafer, $1,440
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Photo: Courtesy of Manolo Blahnik25/114Manolo Blahnik Cienzaper sandal, $1,595
Manolo Blahnik, NYC, 212.582.3007
Photo: Courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana26/114Dolce & Gabbana leather-and-sequin buckle oxford, $745
saksfifthavenue.com
Photo: Courtesy of Valentino28/114Valentino leather-and-tulle embellished mesh sandals, $1,250
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Photo: Courtesy of Giuseppe Zanotti29/114Giuseppe Zanotti Design flat sandal with hand-stitched Swarovski crystal petal detail, $1,745
Giuseppe Zanotti Design, NYC, 212.650.0455
Photo: Courtesy of Lanvin31/114Lanvin crystal-toe strappy metallic leather sandal, $995
bergdorfgoodman.com
Photo: Courtesy of Christian Louboutin32/114Christian Louboutin metallic leather Dufferin loafers, $995
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Photo: Courtesy of Miu Miu33/114Miu Miu glitter pumps, $630
Miu Miu, 212.641.2980
Photo: Courtesy of Banana Republic34/114Banana Republic jeweled Blair ballet flat, $110
bananarepublic.com
Photo: Courtesy of Alexander McQueen35/114Alexander McQueen embellished wedge sandal, $1,645
alexandermcqueen.com
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Photo: Courtesy of Kate Spade39/114Kate Spade Sparkle Summit Brynn clutch, $345
For information: katespade.com
Photo: Courtesy of Rebecca Minkoff41/114Rebecca Minkoff studded Fling clutch, $450
For information: shopbop.com
Photo: Courtesy of Marchesa43/114Marchesa multi-crystal embroidered square-box clutch, $3,295
Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 212.753.7300
Photo: Courtesy of Ralph Lauren Collection45/114Ralph Lauren Collection deco Rhodoid box clutch with silk cord, $3,250
For information: ralphlaurencollectsion.com
Photo: Courtesy of Kotur46/114Kotur Espey Sequin Stars clutch in orange and purple, $450 each
shopkotur.comKotur Espey Sequin Ombre clutch in silver and gold, $495 each
shopkotur.com
Photo: Courtesy of Stella McCartney47/114Stella McCartney black studded square plexi clutch, $2,745
Stella McCartney, NYC, 212.255.1556
Photo: Courtesy of BCBG Max Azria49/114BCBG Max Azria camo sequin foldover clutch, $128
For information: bcbg.com
Photo: Courtesy of Marni51/114Marni beaded leather-and-wool bag, $1,365
For information: net-a-porter.com
Photo: Courtesy of Jimmy Choo52/114Jimmy Choo Claire clutch, price upon request
Jimmy Choo, NYC, 212.759.7078
Photo: Courtesy of Diane von Furstenberg53/114Diane Von Furstenberg suede Harri clutch, $375
For information: dvf.com
Photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, Vogue, December 2011 (Detail)54/114
Photo: Courtesy of Guerlain57/114Guerlain Météorites Perles de Nuit, $56
For information: neimanmarcus.com
Photo: Courtesy of Chantecaille59/114Chantecaille Swarovski ELEMENTS crystal perfume in Vetyver, $600
Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 212.753.7300
Photo: Courtesy of Deborah Lippmann61/114Deborah Lippmann nail polish in Shake Your Groove Thing, $18
deborahlippmann.com
Photo: Courtesy of Shiseido62/114Shiseido Benefiance Pure Retinol Intensive Revitalizing Face Mask, $63
shiseido.com
Photo: Courtesy of Chanel63/114Chanel Rouge Allure luminous satin lip color in Famous, $32
chanel.com
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Photo: Courtesy of John Manno67/114Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci orange lacquered iris metal strass necklace, $3,315
Blake, Chicago, IL, 312.202.0047
Photo: Courtesy of Erickson Beamon68/114Erickson Beamon Supernova Swarovski crystal drop earrings, $430
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Photo: John Manno70/114Rona Pfeiffer diamond bangles, price upon request
Elizabeth Charles, NYC, 212.243.3201
Photo: Courtesy of Wilfredo Rosado71/114Wilfredo Rosado white plume necklace, price upon request
Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 212.753.7300
Photo: Courtesy of Janis Provisor Cheap Replica Handbags72/114Janis Provisor Cheap Replica Handbags small sapphire earrings, $3,800
kirnazabete.com
Photo: Courtesy of Muriel Grateau73/114Muriel Grateau rock crystal ring, price upon request
Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 212.753.7300
Photo: Tim Hout74/114Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière gold, topaz, and rhinestone flower necklace, $895
Carla Martinengo Boutique, Dallas, 214.739.7076
Photo: Courtesy of Kimberly McDonald77/114Kimberly McDonald uvarovite pyramid drop earrings, price upon request
Bergdorf Goodman, NYC, 212.753.7300
Photo: Courtesy of Oscar de la Renta80/114Oscar de la Renta silver beaded tassel earrings, $395
neimanmarcus.com
Photographed by Steven Meisel, Vogue, May 2008 (Detail)81/114
Photo: Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Starr McCaleb82/114Dolce & Gabbana silk polka-dot blazer, $2,555
Dolce & Gabbana, 212.965.8000Tom Ford shawl lapel cocktail jacket, $3,590
Tom Ford, NYC, 212.359.0300
Photo: Courtesy of Asprey83/114Asprey 18K gold-and-sapphire bar cuff links, price upon request
asprey.com
Photo: Courtesy of Van Cleef & Arpels86/114Van Cleef & Arpels 38mm mechanical movement Pierre Arpels timepiece, price upon request
Van Cleef & Arpels, NYC, 877.826.2533
Photo: Courtesy of Richard James87/114Richard James merino wool-blend houndstooth socks, $38
mrporter.com
Photo: Courtesy of Werkstatt:München89/114Werkstatt:München hammered gold signet ring, price upon request
Atelier New York, NYC, 212.941.8435
Photo: Courtesy of Fox90/114Fox umbrella, $195
Rain or Shine, NYC, 212.741.9650
Photo: Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Starr McCaleb92/114Yves Saint Laurent marine shawl-collar Le Smoking tuxedo, $2,950
Yves Saint Laurent, NYC, 212.980.2970
Photo: Courtesy of Givenchy95/114Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci velvet MACC glasses, price upon request
For information: givenchy.com
Photo: Courtesy of Hermès96/114Hermès silver Cassandre cuff links in lacquered metal, $440
hermes.com
Photo: Marko MacPherson | Stylist: Starr McCaleb97/114Burberry Prorsum topcoat with mink fur collar, $3,795
burberry.com
Photo: John Manno98/114Swan Mountain Absinthe soap, $10
MiN New York, NYC, 212.206.6366Taylor of Old Bond Street sandalwood soap, $10
MiN New York, NYC, 212.206.6366Swan Mountain Lumberjack soap, $10
MiN New York, NYC, 212.206.6366Santa Maria Novella men’s sandalwood soap, $16
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Photo: Courtesy of Pierre Hardy99/114Pierre Hardy limited edition Discorama sneaker, $585
Pierre Hardy, NYC, 646.449.0070
Photo: Courtesy of Maison Martin Margiela100/114Maison Martin Margiela black leather iPhone case, $395
Maison Martin Margiela, NYC, 212.989.7612
Photo: Courtesy of Yves Saint Laurent101/114Yves Saint Laurent leather Jailast removed color moccasin, $450
ysl.com
Photo: Courtesy of Turnbull & Asser102/114Turnbull & Asser silk paisley dressing robe, $1,500
mrporter.com
Photo: Courtesy of The Art of Shaving103/114The Art of Shaving Fusion engraved shaving set, $575
theartofshaving.comThe Art of Shaving unscented shaving cream, $22
theartofshaving.com
Photographed by Claiborne Swanson Frank104/114
Photo: John Manno | Stylist: Jody Cook105/114Lady Fleur fresh rosemary Peace Wreath with ornitogalum accents, $245
For information: ladyfleur.com
Photo: Courtesy of Ladurée106/114Ladurée Holiday Metallic macarons pyramid, price upon request
Ladurée, NYC, 646.558.3157
Photo: John Manno107/114Bernard Maisner custom engraved invitation set, 150 cards and envelopes, $2,500
bernardmaisner.com
Photo: John Manno108/114Dransfield and Ross Yosca napkin in blue, $45
For information: dransfieldandross.biz
Photo: John Manno109/114Clockwise from top right:
William Yeoward Magenta Avington charger, $410 (dessert plate, $200, also shown); Richard Ginori Granduca salad plate, $95 (dinner plate, $125, also shown); Richard Ginori King’s Collection salad plate, $360 (dinner plate, $440, also shown); Alberto Pinto Agra green dessert plate, $130 (dinner plate, $130, also shown); William Yeoward Hampton Court Blue Dinner Plate, $210 (salad plate, $190, also shown); Bernardaud Constance Red dinner plate, $120, (salad plate, $125, also shown); Royal Crown Derby Kyoto Garden salad plate, $195.For the Alberto Pinto: michaelcfina.com; remaining: scullyandscully.com
Photo: Tim Hout110/114Baccarat universal bottle stoppers, $100 each
baccarat.comAlvaro Palacios Camins del Priorat 2009, $24
Vinifera Wine & Spirits, 914.698.3802
Photo: John Manno | Stylist: Jody Cook111/114Hermès Le Pasage de Hermès and Geometrie Cretoise silk scarves, $385
hermes.comAssorted Hammond’s Candy Canes, $3.75, and Lollipops, $6.50
Dylan’s Candy Bar, NYC, 646.735.0078
Photo: Tim Hout112/114Paint your own cardboard safari Robbie large rhino trophy and Billy large bison trophy, $52 each
Little Marc Jacobs NYC, 212.206.6644
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Saiki Decorative brass bottle openers, $55, $40, and $100
Paul Smith, NYC, 646.613.3060
Photo: John Manno | Stylist: Jody Cook114/114Custom floral holiday message by Miho Kosuda, price upon request
Miho Kosuda, NYC, 212.922.9122
