Trust Me—Buy This is a series where editor at large Nicole Eshaghpour makes her favorite fashion finds shoppable forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing readers.
Okay guys, we made it to December, and here in NYC, that means two things: We're dressing for holiday parties, and we're dressing for the cold. Unfortunately, these don't always go hand in hand, but what can you do but make it work?! Whether it's for an office event, bestie gathering, or school drop-off, there are outfits to be worn. All I can say is I tried my best—insert laughing/crying emoji here. Really, I've been making it work this winter with new finds and old favorites, and it's been kind of fun putting outfits together for new occasions nearly every day.
Just what have I been throwing on as of late? Well, you're about to find out. Below, you'll find what I've been wearing and repeating, from casual looks to party-ready 'fits. Expect a mix of steals and splurge pieces, classic items and trendier picks, and, as always, a lot of black pieces and basics. Ready to get started? Simply keep scrolling.
For anyone keeping tabs, this is probably the first hat to ever appear in this series, and that's how you know how cold it's been where I live. Thankfully, this jacket has been keeping me very warm and earning compliments left and right.
Anytime I have a party and don't know what to wear, I opt for some version of this outfit: a black dress, sheer tights, slingbacks, and a fun bag. Now, this dress is technically a top, so if needed, it can be layered over a black miniskirt. On me, however, it was just the right length. I had been eyeing it for some time, so I bought it immediately once the sales started, but I was able to find it still in stock!
Another go-to outfit of mine? Oversize blazer dress with tights and knee-high boots. Now, my exact one is no longer available, but I stumbled upon an alternative piece I just might buy myself as well.
I was actually going to curriculum night at my children's school followed by a dinner this evening, so this is what I went with! Whenever I'm trying to dress for multiple things at once, I find that a sweater, a belt, and trousers are a safe choice.
Now, for one of my favorite outfits as of late, we have this sheer-skirt moment with a tee and V-neck sweater layered over it. This "skirt" is actually a now-sold-out Theory dress that I bought knowing I'd want to style exactly as so, and a skirt really does the trick and makes layering a little easier. To achieve this look, I hemmed the underneath layer a bit shorter to create more contrast with the organza, and I feel like it made it a bit cooler.
Now, for what I really look like most days! This is my base layer for drop-off and Pilates before a coat goes on top. I'm obsessed with this V-neck sweater and have recently acquired it in three colors. With it, I'm wearing my go-to slouchy bag (that can be lengthened and shortened to be worn both on the shoulder and crossbody), a simple long-sleeve, black leggings, ankle socks, and sneakers.
Dresses not your thing? The cardigan-and-miniskirt combo has yet to fail me. Lately, I've been wearing these two so much, both together and separately. The outfit is also perfect for constantly refreshing with new accessories.
Closing it out with an oldie-but-goodie outfit I typically pair with flat boots or sneakers. My new boots had arrived this day, so I threw them on to run out the door! I love that the color of this barn jacket (which belongs to my husband but I have taken over) matches these Agolde jeans perfectly.
