I work from home normally, but I have some in-office trips planned for the end of the year, which means lots of at-work and post-work holiday celebrations—aka I need a look that can take me from day to night, and that still slays without question.

So, I’m pairing this rhinestone-studded cardigan with my new satin midi skirt I also found at Walmart, black tights, and loafers. And I’ll probably throw on a black or red headband for a preppy oomph to round out the ‘fit.

It’s truly the perfect piece for wanting to feel nice and put-together while still including a little bit of holiday edge and personality. (Yes, I did just find my new-favorite cardigan, which is saying a lot because I have at least 10 sitting in my closet right now).

This year, I scored an invite to my family friends’ annual soiree—aka a slightly fancier function with a legit food set-up and not your average BYOB—and that meant I needed a look to match.

I’m opting for the LBD (little black dress) vibe because you literally can never go wrong, plus I have a velvet long-sleeve number in my closet that is the dress soulmate to these black suede heels. And since the shoes are a moment on their own, I’m going simpler on the accessories with some silver hoops, a clutch, and you guessed it: a swipe of cheerful lipstick.

I’m not trying to pick favorites, but the holiday gathering I’m most looking forward to is a lowkey girls-only dinner party night to swap gifts, watch The Holiday, and eat all the seasonal-inspired food we can think up. Obviously, we’ll be taking plenty of group pictures and selfies to commemorate the night, which means I need a fit that delivers.

So, I’m planning on french-tucking this cozy oversized turtleneck into my nicer, wide-leg, dark-wash jeans, with my new pair of black suede heels that will no-doubt come off after I sit down. And I can’t help but add some admittedly-tacky-but-still-cute holiday earrings to top it all off. Holiday outfit planning? Officially complete.