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If post-work parties put you in a what-do-I-wear panic, it's time to relax: Our easy strategies for going from office to festivities will help you bridge the workday/evening out gap in style:

Trick 1: Slip into a camisole It's perhaps the most versatile part of a party wardrobe. A silky, lace-trimmed camisole is festive and sexy, and looks great under office-appropriate blazers and cardigans. Simply swap your blouse for the camisole before heading out the door.

Trick 2: Trade your coat for a wrap Instead of arriving at the party bundled up in a drab winter coat, make your entrance in a funky wrap. Choose one in a fabric with a holiday feel, such as velvet or metallic knit. Stash your coat in the trunk of your car and wind the wrap around your shoulders.

Trick 3: Add sexy heels The easiest way to make an office outfit look party ready? Step out of those sensible pumps and slide into a pair of strappy heels. Even with a pants suit and blouse, strappy heels add punch, making your outfit instantly festive.

Trick 4: Choose attention-grabbing accessories While you may wear pearl studs and a simple watch to work, these demure accessories aren't bold enough for a holiday fete. Lose the understated pieces, and replace them with a bigger-statement choice: intricate chandelier earrings; a hammered-metal cuff bracelet; a glittering, oversized cocktail ring; or a semiprecious beaded necklace.

Trick 5: Scale down your bag An oversized office tote looks awkward at a party -- and makes it tough to juggle a glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres. Instead, stash your essentials (lipstick, powder, ID, and money) in a trendy mini-clutch.