$268, j.crew

Thanksgiving is within sight, and at the end of this week I will be listening to Christmas carols at my children's school holiday fair. The season of giving, herewith, commences and this beaded shell top, with all its party-perfect shimmery beaded elegance, is inarguably a gift in and of itself, especially when paired with...

1. J.Crew beaded shell*, $268, jcrew.com
2. Etoile Isabel Marant boucle jacket, $685, netaporter.com
3. Alexander Wang wrinkled leather satchel, $895, shopbop.com
4. Diane Von Furstenberg ankle boots, $325, shopbop.com
5. Topshop galactic-print trousers, $80, topshop.com

*To downplay this top's dressiness, try layering it over a black tissue-thin turtleneck (like this one) for an edgier look.