News Instant Style: 9 Looks That Spread Holiday Cheer 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 Published on December 9, 2013 @ 03:21PM Pin Share Tweet Email Trending Videos Photo: Time Inc. Digital Studio (3) The social season is about to kick into high gear. No clue what to wear? Don't panic. We've pieced together nine looks that address a range of gatherings, from drinks with colleagues to a party with kids. Got a pending trip on the calendar? Pull together your look while maintaining comfort with a structured jacket or menswear-inspired loafers. But if you've got a date night in the works, turn on the charm with an intriguing look, complete with a fun fur cowl scarf or slick stilettos. See all the cool on-trend options for the December whirl. [wrn_button url="https://www.instyle.com/instyle/package/general/photos/0,,20720151_20762763_30062705,00.html" text="SEE THE LOOKS" title="SEE THE LOOKS"] MORE:How to Layer: 5 Perfect Winter Looks5 Stylists Reveal How to Look Cool While Staying Warm10 Chic Runway-Inspired Stay-Warm Accessories[instyle_context_cmad url="http://img2.timeinc.net/instyle/images/2013/WRN/110713-jennifer-lawrence-cover-200.jpg"] 01 of 09 Occasion: Drinks With Colleagues Time Inc. Digital Studio (3) Necklace: Fallon, $550; at Intermix, 212-966-5303 Top: BCBG Max Azria, $178; bcbg.com Pants: Loft, $70; loft.com Wristlet: Time's Arrow, $255; neimanmarcus.com Heels: Badgley Mischka, $225; badgleymischka.com 02 of 09 Occasion: Double Date Time Inc. Digital Studio (5) 03 of 09 Occasion: Double Date Time Inc. Digital Studio (4) Necklace: Jill Zarin Jewelry, $175; jillzarinjewelry.com Dress: Aryn K, $135; at Aryn K, 323-235-5450 Belt: HampM, $10; 04 of 09 Occasion: Trip Home Time Inc. Digital Studio (4) Fedora: Eugenia Kim, $388; barneys.com Cardigan: Rhie, $525; barneys.com Pullover: Burning Torch, $456; burningtorchinc.com Backpack: Kate Spade Saturday, $180; saturday.com Jeans: Crippen, $325; at La Ree Boutique, 425-453-7868 Loaferss: Sigerson Morrison, $395; at Shoe-Inn, 203-227-9246 05 of 09 Occasion: Trip Home Time Inc. Digital Studio (4) 06 of 09 Occasion: Girls' Night Out Time Inc. Digital Studio (4) Necklace: Frieda and Nellie by Stacy Herzog and Sarah Reid, $388; friedandnellie.com Vest: 3.1 Phillip Lim, $650; at Saks Fifth Avenue. Tank: Michael Stars, $40; michaelstars.com Clutch: Marc by Marc Jacobs, $438; at Marc by Marc Jacobs Skirt: Nicole Miller Artelier, $290; at Nicole Miller Peep-toe Pumps: Coye Nokes, $330; coyenokes.com 07 of 09 Occasion: Girls' Night Out Time Inc. Digital Studio (3) 08 of 09 Occasion: Party with Kids Time Inc. Digital Studio (4) Crewneck: Equipment, $298; equipmentfr.com Cuff: Gemma Redux, $198; gemmaredux.com Pants: Vince, $275; vince.com Tote: Rebecca Minkoff, $275; rebeccaminkoff.com Flats: Belle by Sigerson Morrison, $195; Angelique, 504-891-8992 09 of 09 Occasion: Party with Kids Time Inc. Digital Studio (3) Necklace: Adia Kibur, $145; lifemix.net Sweater: Suno, $395; at Opening Ceremony Skirt: Elie Tahari, $598; elietahari.com Clutch: La Victoire, $275; at Bloomingdale's Lace-Ups: Heart Soul, $70; modcloth.com