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Holiday Style Inspiration From the L'OFFICIEL Archives

For holiday dressing inspiration, L'OFFICIEL refers back to our favorite vintage looks from decades past.

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Over the last decade, the growing interest in archival clothing has changed the fashion landscape, on and off the red carpet. And after more than a century in the industry, L'OFFICIEL has seen its fair of iconic style moments. As the holidays often lead one to reflect on not only the past year but years passed, it's important to find the joy. While family celebrations and large gatherings can be overwhelming for some, dressing up—even if just for yourself—is something we can all get behind. To help gather some inspiration for your holiday look, L'OFFICIEL digs into the archives for festive fashion inspiration that's just as timeless today.

Christmas Reds

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Years clockwise from top left: 1970, 1975, 1981, 1994.

Channel the season's classic color palette by dressing in Christmas red from head to toe—whether in eye-catching eveningwear at a holiday party or bright loungewear for opening presents with the family.

Hints of Fur

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Years clockwise from top left: 1957, 1962, 1963, 1964.

When layering up for a cold winter day, there's nothing cozier than fur. Whether you prefer to go natural or faux, make your holiday look soft to the touch with fur-trimmed pieces or plush accessories.

Tie a Bow

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Years clockwise from top left: 1950, 1951, 1983, 1989.

More than just the finishing touch to a gift, bows are a charming accent to any outfit. Stay subtle with a bit of grosgrain ribbon or make a statement with a structured maxi bow.

Baroque Aesthetics

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Years clockwise from top left: 1992, 1945, 1954, 1957.

Opportunities to dress up this year have been few and far between, so channel extravagance in even the smallest of details. Bring out your inner royalty with intricate lace, ornate beading, and luxe textiles.

Shine Bright

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Years clockwise from top left: 1966, 1972, 1976, 1994.

On a similar note, use the holidays as an excuse to shine with bountiful sequins, rhinestone embellishments, and glimmering metallics.

Stacked Gems

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Years clockwise from top left: 1966, 1972, 1973, 1974.

As we celebrate the end of this whirlwind of a year, give in to your proclivity for maximalism by layering on accessories with rich jewel tones—sapphire blues, ruby reds, and emerald greens.

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