Christmas parties are tricky, nearly universally. except for one or two per year where you get to see your actual pals who don’t really care what you wear because they remember that time you thought adult knee socks were a good idea, the opportunity for judgment is rife. Not only is it crucial to strike an appropriate, elegant note at your own office Christmas party, but at that of your significant other, where no one else knows you? incredibly important. (Not to mention any in-law situations that may come up during the holidays.)

For any of those situations, I don’t see how any individual could find fault with the Kara Ross Priscilla Clutch, which comes in at slightly less than $1,000, despite being made mainly of black lizard. The combination of a beautifully sequined silver flap closure and light gold hardware indicates that it can be worn with nearly any dark-colored evening ensemble, and in the winter, how lots of evening ensembles aren’t dark-colored? I could see this hold paired with wintertime whites too, so all your bases are covered.

Not only that, but the hold looks quite elegant. sequins can often go down-market in large quantities, but the flap on this bag has them set up in such a way that they look glamorous and full of texture. Indeed, the entire design is full of subtle visual interest, the combination of which makes the bag well worth its price tag, especially at this time of year. get through Neiman Marcus for $975.