Photo gallery: Holiday party looks

Holiday parties call for rich colors and a little sparkle. Here are outfit ideas from four downtown retailers, plus other holiday-perfect pieces and accessories from their stores.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Holiday party looks from Wild Man Vintage, 939 Massachusetts St. On Holly: Red and white sweater dress with pearl details ($16), red patent leather pumps with buckles ($6), fish-scale gold metal belt ($11), gold cuff bracelet ($12), chunky gold necklace ($15). On Paul: Forest green polyester suit ($36), plaid button-up shirt ($13.50), Christmas sweater with 3-D details ($18), white wing tips (for rent only, $8 for three days or $12 for a week).

Red party dress with rhinestone-trimmed neckline ($26) at Wild Man Vintage, 939 Massachusetts St.

Sparkly ($8.50) and green ($12) pumps at Wild Man Vintage, 939 Massachusetts St.

Vintage hats (from left, $16, $12 and $13) Wild Man Vintage, 939 Massachusetts St.

Burgundy blazer ($16) at Wild Man Vintage, 939 Massachusetts St.

A holiday party look from Kieu’s, 738 Massachusetts St. On Berkleigh: Black and gold sequined dress ($62), red trench coat ($52), red suede platform pumps ($28), red and gold pyramid bracelet ($16), gold pointed stud bracelet ($16), red earrings with rhinestone detail ($11). Photo courtesy of kieus.com.

A holiday party look from Kieu’s, 738 Massachusetts St. On Berkleigh: Black and gold sequined dress ($62), red trench coat ($52), red suede platform pumps ($28), red and gold pyramid bracelet ($16), gold pointed stud bracelet ($16), red earrings with rhinestone detail ($11). Photo courtesy of kieus.com.

This black and gold sequined dress ($62) from Kieu’s, 738 Massachusetts St., has a sheer back. Photo courtesy of kieus.com.

Detail of red suede platform pumps ($28) at Kieu’s, 738 Massachusetts St. Photo courtesy of kieus.com.

Detail of red earrings with rhinestone detail ($11) at Kieu’s, 738 Massachusetts St. Photo courtesy of kieus.com.

Detail of red and gold pyramid bracelet ($16), and gold pointed stud bracelet ($16) at Kieu’s, 738 Massachusetts St. Photo courtesy of kieus.com.

photo by: Mike Yoder

A holiday party look from Saffees, 911 Massachusetts St. On model: Shimmery skinny jeans by Liverpool Jeans Co. ($79), black cowl tunic by Soft Works ($62), metallic gold scarf ($14.98), black and gold necklace ($23), gold leather belt ($18), gold bracelet ($9), beaded purse ($26).

Bold necklaces ($16-24) at Saffees, 911 Massachusetts St.

Jewel-tone silk blouse by Karen Kane ($128) and velvet burnout scarf with glitter ($16) at Saffees, 911 Massachusetts St.

Wine-colored wristlet ($36) at Saffees, 911 Massachusetts St.

Black lace dress by Karen Kane ($108) and gold cocktail purse ($28.98) at Saffees, 911 Massachusetts St.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Holiday party looks from Weaver’s, 901 Massachusetts St. On Lauren: Red one-shoulder party dress by Sequin Hearts ($69.99). On Tony: Three-piece black wool suit by Petrocelli ($338), white dress shirt by Damon ($44), “holiday red” silk tie by Vesuvio Napoli ($27.99) and matching pocket square ($8).

Ralph Lauren button-up shirt ($89.50) and henley sweater ($115) at Weaver’s, 901 Massachusetts St.

Red dress by Calvin Klein ($118) at Weaver’s, 901 Massachusetts St.

Long red formal with sequin trim on bodice (on sale for $109.99) and long gray tulle formal with bronze glitter flowers ($209) at Weaver’s, 901 Massachusetts St.