Black + Gold NYE

I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful holiday with your nearest and dearest!  I just returned from a trip home and am feeling refreshed and renewed for what’s ahead in 2017.

Last week I talked about a monochromatic holiday look that was comfortable and versatile for family gatherings.  Today I’m sharing something a little edgier, perfect for a sexy yet sophisticated New Year’s Eve.  I’m a huge fan of 70’s Yves Saint Laurent, and felt inspired by his signature smoking jacket for this look.

Oversized silhouettes are my favorite, but it’s important to pay close attention to proportions when dressing this way.  With my boxy smoking jacket I opted for a form fitting top to keep the look feminine.  When it comes to footwear, I recommend sticking to pointed-toe stilettos with wide leg pants – block heeled boots or round-toe shoes will make the look too heavy.

As with any celebratory event, accessories are the icing on the cake.  I recently picked up this gold ribbon wrap necklace from Love Tatum, and am obsessed with all of the different ways I can style it.  I wore it as a bracelet in our holiday card photos, and can’t wait to style it twisted and draped off my shoulders with a killer backless dress.

To round out 2016, I’ll be sharing my favorite sales on the blog later this week.  Let me know what you think of this look at what you’ll be wearing for NYE below!

Isabel Marant x H&M smoking jacket (old, similar here) // Guess top (old, similar here) // Madewell pants // Jimmy Choo pumps (old, similar version on sale here) // Thatch earrings // Love Tatum gold necklace

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