Outfit: Corporate Casual Holiday Parties

December 5, 2011

It’s December, which means… holiday parties! On Saturday, we headed to two, one a more casual holiday housewarming and a second slightly corporate one at a beautiful country club followed by a holiday boat parade. Great night out!

Outfit: I didn’t go the dress route because these weren’t the right events (that’s this coming weekend, ha!). I knew I wanted to wear tights and the faux leather jacket so the rest fell into place. Unfortunately, this outfit should be called what to wear when you’ve had an allergic reaction (for nearly a month!) that makes your chest and back look like a slight case of acne. LOL, awesome, right? I planned on wearing this pretty pale purple scoop neck tank, however since I needed more coverage so I instead donned this solid black top. And, I LOVE this skirt. While it might be a little short without the tights —TAGG tip: if you think it might be too short, it is! — it was perfect like this in front of clients and for a more casual party.

I’m loving these (finally) cooler nights in Florida… mid 60s. I laugh a little with my outfit posts because I’m putting on this light-weight cropped jacket while many of you already have snow, plus peacoats and big boots. Not in this neck of the woods! Only negative for everyone? How dark it gets early. I was soooo disappointed that I had to take these pics inside because of it was dark at 5:30 pm here on Saturday. Can I get a resounding booooooo?!

top: loehmanns / faux leather jacket: bitten by SJP (she had line under $20! similar / similar in red (just $32!) / skirt: gap (similar) / tights: c/o hanes hoisery / shoes: bcbg via loehmanns / necklace: bloomingdales (gift, similar) / bracelets: lord & taylor and h&m

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  • http://fashionfractions.com/ Neris

    you look wonderful! the skirt is so fabulous and it seems that we have the same weather going on :)

    xxx,

    Fashion Fractions

    • Alyson

      Isn’t it so nice?? Loving it!

  • Kirstin Marie

    You look amazing!! I love your jacket-it’s pure perfection.

  • http://justanothershopaholic.blogspot.com/ Just Another Shopaholic

    You look so stunning!! That skirt is incredible!!

  • http://www.mydressyways.com My Dressy Ways

    Oooo, that skirt is perfection!!! And how I wish Steve and Barry’s never closed down!

    • Alyson

      Right?? That place was so cool! Some of the items were a little hit or miss however some — like this jacket! - were amazing steals. Sad.

  • http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/ Bonnie

    OHMYGOSH, you look so hot, girl. I would totally hit that. Love the jacket!

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

  • http://fashionbyalicia.com Fashion By Alicia

    You look fabulous! Love this look and it is perfect for the cooler nights in Florida!!

  • http://www.smartnsnazzy.com Lia

    Such a gorgeous look on you! Your hair, makeup, the entire outfit, it’s just perfection!
    xoxo
    Lia

  • http://stripesandsequins.com Grace - Stripes & Sequins

    great outfit! love the jacket.

  • http://www.pencilskirtsandlattes.com/ Pencil Skirts and Lattes

    Love it!! I tried on that skirt at Gap and am kicking myself for not getting it!! you look adorable, as always :)

    -Sarah

    • Alyson

      aww, thanks! It’s funny because I saw a ton of them on the sale rack (after I got it when it was new during one of Gap’s major promotions) and thought, hmm, maybe everyone didn’t love it as much as I did. :)

  • http://www.sandyalamode.com/ Sandy a la Mode

    you look wonderful sweetie! love the long necklace!!

  • Meg

    You look awesome, as usual! Did you color your hair?! Loving the color…

    • Alyson

      Thanks, Meg! I didn’t. Perhaps it’s the new camera giving it that extra glisten? :)

  • http://www.bravoerunway.com bravoerunway

    I absolutely agree with you…if you wonder if it’s too short it is.

  • http://thefrugalistadiaries.blogspot.com megan, the frugalista diaries

    oh hey gorgeous!

  • http://thissouthernprep.blogspot.com Brooke

    Oh you look so adorable!!! Love every detail.

  • http://ilookgoodtoday.com Jamie

    You look absolutely adorable! I think this is one of my favorite outfits on you!

    XOXO,
    Jamie
    http://ilookgoodtoday.com

  • http://confessionsoftheglitterati.blogspot.com/ Ashley

    Great skirt! xo

  • Carly

    GREAT look…I am LOVING that faux leather jacket! Funky pairing with the skirt!!!
    C

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  • http://glamamom.com Glamamom

    Fabulous! What a score that jacket is! Hope you had a great time!

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