Fashion What to Wear Now! By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on December 3, 2010 @ 11:07AM Pin Share Tweet Email Trending Videos Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty; John Parra/WireImage What to Wear Now! 01 of 11 Look for a Slouchy Trouser Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty; Frazer Harrison/Getty While we'll always love our skinnies, slouchy trousers are a fresh option when it comes to pants this season. Look for a pleated, wool pair like Charlize Theron's for the office. A white pair worn with a sequined top a la Kristen Bell are a chic option for holiday parties. Keep the hem short or tuck them in to show off a fun pair of kicks. 02 of 11 Go For Pastels! Ryan Miller/Getty; Matt Baron/BEImages Toss all the old rules of what colors to wear when-pretty pastels provide a much-needed pick-me-up in fall and winter. For evening, look for beaded styles that offer a bit of coverage at the neckline, like Eva Mendes's Christian Dior lavender dress. Another alternative is an iridescent fabric similar to Kate Bosworth's shimmery Calvin Klein with 3/4 sleeves. 03 of 11 Belt a Sweater Martin Karius/SplashNewsOnline.com; David X. Prutting/PatrickMcMullan.com/Sipa Just because a sweater is warm doesn't mean it has to look bulky-create curves in all the right places by cinching it with a belt. Can't find one that fits? Tuck in the end of a braided one like Claudia Schiffer, or tie a skinny leather belt over a cardi like Rosario Dawson. 04 of 11 Slip on Pointy-Toe Heels Volcon/Broadimage; Tony DiMaio/Startraks While boots are always a smart choice with pants, pointy-toe heels are a fresh option right now. Bonus: They make legs look longer and skinnier, no matter what you're wearing. Charlize Theron dresses up her jeans with a pair of black heels and Michelle Monaghan adds a pop of color with a pair of red ones. 05 of 11 Salute Military Style Ramey Photo; Fred Duval/FilmMagic A military jacket has progressed from army regulation to wardrobe essential. Now available in a range of lengths and fabrics, there's one to suit every style. A leather jacket like Sarah Jessica Parker's Burberry version looks hot with everything from short skirts to jeans, and Kylie Minogue's Chloé coat still feels feminine, thanks to the nip-waist. 06 of 11 Throw on a Sweater Dress Jordan Strauss/WireImage; UPI/Keizo Mori/Landov You know how you feel when you pull on a favorite sweater? Multiply that times two with a sweater dress-your one-step to looking polished while staying warm and comfortable. On a cool day, follow Nicole Richie's lead and wear a long-sleeve version with tights. For an evening event, accessorize a black sweater dress with a colorful belt and show-stopping shoes, like Cameron Diaz. 07 of 11 Switch to Lace Stockings PJA/Radial Press/Startraks; Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Shake up your stockings drawer by adding some sexy lace tights-a stylish update of opaque black. Show off shapely calves like Paz Vega by wearing them with a below-the-knee dress. Feeling a little more risque? Taylor Swift brings the focus up to her thighs with lace stockings, a flouncy mini skirt and tall boots. 08 of 11 Sport an Oversize Cuff Snapper Media/SplashNewsOnline.com; Richard Young/Startraks Wonder Woman's not the only one who knows the power of a bold cuff bracelet-it makes a strong statement and can be the only jewelry your outfit requires. Diane Kruger accents a sexy one-shoulder dress with a bejeweled cuff while Kate Winslet pairs a simple gold-tone version with her body-con dress. 09 of 11 Try a Full Skirt Johns PkI/SplashNewsOnline.com; INFphoto The must-have skirt silhouette of the season is short and full. Whether you opt for a super short mini like Clemence Poesy's or a just-above-the-knee version like Rashida Jones's, a fitted, tucked-in top keeps the look trim and in proportion. 10 of 11 Try a Sequin Jacket John Phillips/UK Press/Abaca; Jamie McCarthy/Getty Sequin jackets aren't just for showgirls anymore—or nighttime for that matter. For a causal look, try one over a silk shirt and dark jeans like Elle Macpherson. For a cocktail party, steal Sarah Jessica Parker's style and wear a longer version over a minidress. 11 of 11 Layer with a Printed Cardigan Michael Buckner/Getty; John Parra/WireImage Cardigans are no longer the sole provenance of New England college professors. A printed cardi spices up everything from casual looks to cocktail party wear. Add a long multi-colored version over a tee like Alexa Chung, or top a flirty dress with a cardi that has a bright pop of color like Olivia Palermo's. Even Mr. Rogers would approve!