It’s official: every holiday-party invite landing in my inbox this year seems to have unanimously agreed on the same dress code: festive casual. And I’m here for it. One less thing to decode, overthink, or spiral about in front of the mirror. It's basically a gift! In my book, festive casual translates to not a dress (permission to skip the heels–coat-clutch juggle!) and a big thumbs-up to leather pants (above)--and yes, great jeans paired with something sparkly, textured, embellished, feather-trimmed, or otherwise celebratory on top. Think: this (so pretty for under $200!), this (I mean, wow!), this , this, and this. The beaded Massimo Dutti tank, below, is also a winner. FYI: I am not above, simply adding this to elevate a basic knit or button-down or slipping on this sparkle to meet dress code criterion! (In case you're wondering, I am wearing a Zara shirt, this Altuzarra origami-shaped bag and these Chloe shoes.)