The holidays are hectic, that's a given. During all the hustle and bustle, there isn't always time to shop for brand-new outfits to wear to the holiday parties that have taken over your calendar. Thankfully, there are a few tips and tricks that can help you update your current wardrobe, making your old closet staples look fresh and new. Just take a simple black dress and with these three hacks, you can wear it on repeat again and again.
Layer a fitted turtleneck or blouse in a contrasting colour underneath a sleeveless dress to change up the look.
Burnour Velvet Slip Dress, $29, joefresh.com (similar style).
Photography by Geneviève Charbonneau
Style Direction by Vanessa Taylor
Assitant Style Direction by Erinn Stewart
Hair and Makeup by Tami El Sombai
Shot on location at The Keg Mansion
Turtleneck Top, $20, hm.com
Leopard Print Top, $50, mango.com
Vila Lace Frill High Neck Top, $59, asos.com
A belt tweaks the silhouette from A-line to fit-and-flare and adds colour and embellishment.
Photography by Geneviève CharbonneauGlitter Small Trouser Belt, $62, bananarepublic.com
Velvet Belt, $53, jcrew.com
Belt with Metal Details, $36, zara.com
Try a fitted blazer in a bold colour, splashy metallic or print.
Photography by Geneviève CharbonneauKrista Blazer, $116, shopbop.com
Satin Modern Blazer, $178, loft.com
Sequin Notch Collar Blazer, $170, zara.com
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