Fashion & Beauty

Your office Christmas party survival guide

Flip this purse depending on your audience: boss or office crush.


“Flavia Naughty Nice” clutch, $1,695 at Edie-Parker.com
Courtesy of the designer

If the punch promises to be nasty, BYO.


W&P Design Holiday Rum Punch Kit, $49 at
Bloomingdales.com
Courtesy of the designer

A sweet, youthful choker with a vague reference to ribbon or bondage — your choice.


Tiffany & Co. 18-k rose gold necklace with diamonds, $10,000 at Tiffany.com
Courtesy of the designer

Neck warmer . . .or protection against throatcutting co-workers.


“Paula” scarf, $244 at
Shrimps.co.uk
Courtesy of the designer

Keep it classy with just a subtle nod to Christmas wrapping paper.


Saint Laurent skirt, $2,990 at FarFetch.com
Courtesy of the designer

The only earrings remotely resembling a tree ornament that you’re allowed to don.


Rebecca De Ravenel “Les Bonbons Tutti” earrings, $895 at ModaOperandi.com
Courtesy of the designer

For when one-too many leads to an accidental sleepover.


Minimergency Kit, $18 at
PinchProvisions.com
Courtesy of the designer

Rudolph is partial to this scent. Keeps away annoying little elves.


Penhaligon’s The Tragedy of Lord George eau de parfum, $240 at Bloomingdales.com
Courtesy of the designer

This awkward conversation starter is an upscale version of the ugly Christmas sweater.


Sweatshirt, $195 at MarkusLupfer.com
Courtesy of the designer

Glamour lighting makes your party selfies more flattering (before you erase the evidence in the morning).


LuMee Lighted iPhone 6S case, $55 at ModaOperandi.com
Courtesy of the designer

Extra help blurring the political opinion gap.


Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé, $525 at Selfridges.com
Courtesy of the designer

Doubles as an air-sickness bag.


Gift-box clutch, $398 at
KateSpade.com
Courtesy of the designer

For Polaroid party tricks. Aim at others, not at self.

The Impossible Project I-1 Instant Camera, $300 at ModaOperandi.comCourtesy of the designer

Low heels recommended, so you don’t fall off them.


“Lindsay” slingbacks, $375 at FrancesValentine.com
Courtesy of the designer

Make (smoky) eyes at your office husband.


Charlotte Tilbury Party Eyes Set, $27 at Bloomingdales.com
Courtesy of the designer

Instead of a bracelet, go for an evening watch. Tick, tock, time to look for another job.


Charles Oudin 18-k white-gold watch with diamonds, $13,500 at ModaOperandi.com
Courtesy of the designer

Mrs. Claus goes Victorian schoolmistress.


Anna October dress, $740 at MatchesFashion.com
Courtesy of the designer