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Dark jeans are  genreally speaking dressier than any other wash.

Grab your black blazer. This one of mine happens to have a fur collar, which you get bonus points for if you can round up one of those. If not, don't sweat it. The key here is to pile on the jewelry. I chose a big ole statement cascading pearl necklace (hard to see it in this image, but it's taking up the entire area you see under my blazer.) Just wear your favorite jewelry, whatever it is, and wear lots of it.

If you're in a cooler climate, wear boots. Did you know that you can wear knee boots under most bootcut jeans? Which builds the case for bootcut jeans as being the best jeans there are. If your feet and toes can handle it, a pump, even a peep toe, is also fine. Coming in January: an all new issue of my 10 CORE WARDROBE STAPLES that Style Vault members will be able to purchase. Join now to be the first to shop. 

Now, grab your ivory or white jeans or cords. You can dress up white or off-white jeans (both can be found in the Style Vault) by pairing them with a really nice white button down. I added a winter white tuxedo blazer that's been featured in the Style Vault.

None of these winter whites are the same color. It's what we call a tonal look, and it can be so cozy for a night by the fire. The key is that all the elements be different textures if they're not going to match in color.

My jewelry is kinda simple here because I wanted a quiet look. Just a pearl pendant and silver hoops. This would also be the night to wear a sentimental piece of jewelry. Pictures will be taken and it will be a sweet reminder to your children to see you wearing what they may one day wear, too.

Jacket not needed. Nor is a belt, really. Keep it simple. But do wear lipstick! Keep a tube in your pocket to reapply before pictures.

Ok, so the one thing I did add is a bejeweled heel. I love fancy shoes, and wear them pretty much any chance I get, and the holidays are your perfect opportunity. Especially since you won't be doing much walking, but hopefully nestling little ones and holding a warm drink.

I wear my denim shirt year-round. Since it's a little longer, I can wear it with my suede skinnies.

Add a pashmina if you need the extra layer.

Typically, you'll see that I leave that bottom button unfastened when I'm wearing a button down untucked. That's so it doesn't pull across the hips when you sit.

Again, wear booties or a pump with your pants. If you don't have suede or leather skinnies, you can achieve this casual look with another pant like brown suede, grey cords or even army green skinnies. All these items are available to purchase in the Style Vault.