Holiday parties are wonderful until someone brushes past you and a drip, splash, or little smear ends up on your outfit. After losing more dresses to other people’s accidents than my own, I’ve learned to dress with a little strategy in December. Black fabric with sequin detailing is the closest thing to party armor — elegant, polished, and quietly protective in a crowded room. LTKOver40 LTKHoliday LTKgrwm