How to Dress Up Your Look for the Holidays

on December 9, 2008 at 5:00 PM

With the holidays comes parties, but who wants to spend a lot of cash on different outfits for every occasion? Not me. You can update any look -- even jeans and a simple black tee -- with these sparkly ideas. And they won't break the bank!

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Chandelier earrings -- Whether your hair is short or long, worn up or down, chandelier earrings are a must-have. I love Forever 21's Amira Feather ($5.80) and Filigree Bead ($3.80) earrings.

Chunky necklace -- Dazzle 'em with a bold necklace over a simple dress or a plain white tee. I love M. Haskell Statement Necklace ($30 from Dillard's) and Alloy's Fierce Necklace ($26.50).

Skinny gold belt -- Fred Flare's skinny belt ($12) also comes in black. Wear over sweaters, with a simple black dress, or at your natural waist with jeans and a tee.

Sparkly bracelets -- Alloy's Hope Bracelets ($14.50) will make any outfit festive. There are over 25 in this set to jingle on your arm.

Metallic shoes -- Make any outfit dressy just by wearing fancy shoes. Old Navy's Patent Leather Ballet Flats ($10) in Heart of Gold and Target's Mossimo Viviana Pumps ($18.89) in Copper Snake will do the trick.

What are some of your ideas to dress up an outfit?

About the author Michele Zipp

loves vintage and will defend skinny jeans to the death though she is highly superstitious and "death" is probably a bad word choice. She has a touch of the hoarding disease and enjoys sleuthing, the worst reality shows, and wearing high heels, even at the playground. She's an AP mom of twins, slightly crunchy but with a pedicure.