Disclosure: Thank you to Nordstrom and Collective Voice for sponsoring today’s post! All pieces were selected, worn, and loved by me – Lauren!

The holiday season is officially in full swing as of this week around here. Cocktail parties with friends, office parties for both him and her, an anniversary getaway, and even fancy NYE dinners at home with the kids – the opportunities to get dressed up this time of year are endless! I could not have been more excited when I saw the amount of sparkles, sequins, metallics, and velvets on the Nordstrom site for the season. Bring on the glitz and glam!

As a mid-size medium/large or 8/10 girl [hi, Lauren here!], styles don’t always look the same on me as they do on the online models. And while the styles may be available in my size, I find shopping so much easier when I can see it on someone my same size and shape [plus I’m a lot less likely to return it!]! My hope is that some of you reading this will find this helpful as you’re looking for your own holiday party outfits this season!

There are so many reasons I love Nordstrom outside of the endless styles. With Nordstrom’s free shipping and free returns, it makes finding the perfect fit a whole lot easier. And when it’s good, it’s good, and you can rack of Nordy Notes as a Nordy Rewards member [it’s free to sign up!] with every purchase! I can only imagine how much trouble I’d be in if I had a Nordstrom nearby and had buy online, pickup in store as an option on the daily [lucky you!].

So pour yourself a glass of ‘nog and take a look at what I found shopping for my mid-size self this holiday season!

Sequin Top + Coated Jeans

Sanctuary Sequin Perfect T-Shirt [sized up, wearing in large] // Kut from the Kloth Ana Fab Ab Coated Jeans [true to size, wearing in 10] // Sam Edelman Heels [true to size]

Tulle Miniskirt + Cozy Eyelash Sweater

Eyelash Sweater [size up if in between, wearing in large] // BP. Tiered Tulle Miniskirt [true to size- wearing in large, could have done medium] // Crystal Bag // Blondo Waterproof Boots [true to size]

Sequin Skirt + Oversized Sweater

Marled Mock Neck Sweater [oversized, wearing in medium in ivory dove-black combo] // Sequin Skirt [size up! wearing in large] // Crystal Bag // Blondo Waterproof Boots [true to size]

Velvet Blazer + Jeans

Vince Camuto Metallic Floral Flutter Sleeve Top [true to size, wearing in medium] // Pleated Crushed Velvet Blazer [oversized, wearing in medium] // Good American Soft-Tech Good Classic Slim Fit Straight Leg Jeans // Crystal Bag // Sam Edelman Heels [true to size]