Sartorially speaking, 2016 felt like a war between glamour and leisure. For every fashion girl wearing '80s prom dresses from Saint Laurent, there was a sportswear fanatic living in Vetements hoodies. In those rare moments when we found a way to marry the two looks, we arrived at an outfit that felt quintessentially 2016. Think loose-fitting tracksuits paired with stilettos, suits teamed with sneakers, or lace bralettes worn over basic white t-shirts.
The most dichotomous pairing of all emerged around the holidays. For end-of-year fêtes, we traded in our usual faux furs and peacoats for a puffer jacket — styled with chandelier earrings. It's the one outfit you'd never expect: bulky parkas worn with the same jewelry reserved for ballgowns. But the result is so inventive and cool we can't help but wonder why we didn't think of it sooner. Ahead, find 8 NEW ways to style your bubble coats and baubles — just in time for NYE parties.
Go monochromatic with a windbreaker and cone earrings in a delightfully vibrant hue.
Skip the '80s puffed-sleeve dresses — and fuel your retro obsession with a pair of mismatched earrings.
Disc sequin earrings can even make a tracksuit glamorous.
Circle drop earrings are the perfect festive upgrade from your standard hoops.
Geometric-shaped earrings are like wearable art. And they pair brilliantly with color-block jackets.
Because every holiday outfit needs dancing dinosaur earrings...
Metallic disc earrings will breathe new life into your favorite gray basics.
Teamed with red sequin disc earrings, your cream sweater is suddenly holiday party-ready.
Go for a total explosion of rainbow color, in Kenzo earrings and a Diesel jacket.
Dance the night away in mismatched earrings and twinning parka jackets.
Related: 8 Ways to Style Your Puffer Coat That Are Actually Cool
