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December Style: Holiday Chic

Sartorially speaking, the holiday season is a time of marked contrast: reindeer sweaters playing a seasonal counterpoint to the finery and glamour of evening wear. While a jingling elf cap may keep the accounting department in stitches at the office Christmas party, the sharp, ambitious dresser knows to steer clear of theme outfits in favour of a more classic – and classy – look. Herewith, a selection of accessories that will bring holiday cheer to even the most workaday ensemble.

By Steven Schelling /

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Sartorially speaking, the holiday season is a time of marked contrast: reindeer sweaters playing a seasonal counterpoint to the finery and glamour of evening wear.

While a jingling elf cap may keep the accounting department in stitches at the office Christmas party, the sharp, ambitious dresser knows to steer clear of theme outfits in favour of a more classic – and classy – look. Herewith, a selection of accessories that will bring holiday cheer to even the most workaday ensemble.

For her 


Christian Louboutin glittered pump, $675, holtrenfrew.com


YSL Rouge Volupte lipstick, $38, holtrenfrew.com


Jimmy Choo suede Kara clutch, $995, holtrenfrew.com


H. Stern cobblestone crystal cuff, $19,995, birks.com 


H. Stern noble gold and champagne diamond star pendant, 
$10,475, birks.com


For him 


Arfango velvet loafer, $695, holtrenfrew.com


Antique gold pocket watch, $650, Otto Friedl at 
Hotel Vancouver, 900 W. Georgia St., 604-683-2820


Tiffany trefoil key fob, $1,100, tiffany.ca


Giorgio Armani bow tie, $135, holtrenfrew.com


Tateossian Rare Stones collection gold filigree and 
South American stalactite cuff links, $4,500, holtrenfrew.com


Costen Catbalue tourmaline and diamond ring, $5,900, 
costencatbalue.com