Layer with a wool coat or fur-trimmed jacket to stay warm and not lose your style
When in doubt, your best little black dress, a pair of sensible heels or dressy flats, some nice earrings, and a classy clutch will always work for a cocktail event, no matter the venue or time of day
From padded headbands to bow-topped, scrunchie-like versions, headbands are a low-fuss way to pull together all kinds of outfits, whether the target aesthetic is preppy or sporty
Lace Top With Pencil Skirt A fitted lace top in black, navy, or a soft blush tone brings delicate texture to a birthday outfit without feeling overly formal
Ivanka's dress for the Inaugural Ball, which she attended along with her husband Jared Kushner , her stepmom First Lady Melania Trump and her brother Donald Trump Jr