Modern shine

How to wear sparkle — and not look like a holiday ornament

THE JUMBO-PAILLETTE TOP

How to wear it: I know what you’re thinking: Pink paillettes? Am I auditioning for a Toddlers & Tiaras spot? Fear not; there’s a couple ways to soften the saccharine. Build around the mock neck with a bevy of modern shapes, like strappy mules, light-wash, straight-leg jeans and an acrylic top-handle bag.

Tiger of Sweden top, $429, tigerofsweden.com. Eckhaus Latta jeans, $380, net-a-porter.com. New Look shoes, $55, asos.com.

THE DISCO-BALL MINI

How to wear it: A sequin-y slip dress is the type of piece that gets a once annual wear, right? Think again. Consider all the layering possibilities: a chunky knit pulled over top, a white tee worn in the summer, or, in the case of that chic holiday invite, an icy-blue turtleneck. Now that’s what we call versatile.

Alice and Olivia by Stacey Bendet dress, $910, aliceandolivia.com. Uniqlo top, $30, uniqlo.com. Brother Vellies shoes, $650, brothervellies.com

THE SEQUINED SKIRT

How to wear it: Let us introduce you the doublewaisted sequined maxi. Here’s why it’s unlike any other sparkly skirt you’ve encountered: The extra silk band brings much-needed contrast and acts as a fitting frame for a fresh take on the white blouse. Bonus: the liquidy drape that swishes as you walk.

Tibi skirt, $1,305, tibi.com. Maggie Marilyn top, $349, maggiemarilyn.com. Raye shoes, $230, revolve.com.

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