When your social calendar is packed with one Christmas reunion after the other, working the party circuit can start to feel like a chore. Add to that the pressure of having to dress up and look good for each and every get-together, and it’s easy to see why prime party season can totally become a high-stress time of year. The good news? This season’s fashion trends (yes, including the ubiquitous ugly shoe) are all about ease and comfort. That means you don’t have to slip on something tricky or restricting just to look good. Read on and get styling.

(Produced and styled by Janey Aniban; Photography by Mike Dee)