Zara December Lookbook 2011

Adding to its crop of covetable Winter looks, Zara's latest batch of evening styles arrived just in time for holiday party season. Styling up a worthy look for your next cocktail hour will be easy enough with this collection of sharp blazers and blouses, chic trousers, sweet dresses, and a hint of sparkle. As you're plotting what to wear for Christmas, Hanukkah, your office soiree, and New Year's Eve, these pieces will serve you well beyond the holidays. Striking a perfect balance between statement pieces and wardrobe essentials, these are pieces you'll wear again and again (and rake in the compliments each time you do!). Read on for our must-have items, then click through to see and shop the collection.

• You'll never regret having a little black dress, like this one, in your arsenal. Whenever in doubt, add jewelry and heels and you're out the door without the I-have-nothing-to-wear outfit drama.
• This sequined blazer just went to the top of our wish lists. What an easy way to dress up practically anything under pressure — add it to jeans, skirts, trousers, and dresses for a hint of glamour whenever you need it.
• A special find like this printed asymmetrical dress will be just as gorgeous in the Spring with sandals as it is now with tights and ankle boots.