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Gifts for Girls: Style

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Now that winter’s finally here, we can’t help but swoon over warm, wish list-worthy style! Whether it’s a sparkly New Year’s Eve dress, cozy sweater, sassy sweatshirt or dazzling skirt, you’ll find the fabulous pieces your closet (or your bestie/sister/roomie’s closet) has been waiting for! Prepare to fall for these cold-weather fashions, from us to you!

UNDER $25

Floral-Patterned Velveteen Skirt in Black, $10.90, available at Forever 21

Bring some old-world romance into the New Year with this intricately patterned velveteen skirt! Equal parts romantic and edgy, this soft skater skirt is exactly what your wardrobe needs to start the year off right!

Easy Reporting Top in Burgundy, $22, available at Tobi

We’re all about this beautiful burgundy this season! A comfy, cute staple piece that can take you from a study session to date night (and back again!), this budget-friendly top is the ultimate versatile gift.

Abstract Sequined Skirt in Blush/Silver, $22.90, available at Forever 21

For the girl who’s more than ready for all the glitz and glam of New Year’s Eve and beyond, this sparkly skirt is simply perfection! Catch everyone’s eyes at the party, every single time.

Blank Slate Crop Top in Cobalt, $24, available at Tobi

There’s nothing basic about this cobalt blue crop top! It’s just the right pop of color to dress up any outfit. Layer up with high-waisted jeans and a cozy cardigan or sleek moto jacket, or dare to bare for the warm weather (vaca, anyone?!).

UNDER $50

Hooded Moto Jacket, $27.80, available at Forever 21

Who says comfy can’t be edgy? This unbeatable faux leather jacket with removable hood has the best of both worlds. It’s wearable in any season (including this one!), and color us impressed by that cute quilted detailing along the sides!

Time to Prioritize Tee, $29.99, available at ModCloth

Let your wanderlust shine! The perfect gift for any girl who has travel on her to-do list and dreams of jet-set adventures, this cream cotton tee reminds you of what matters most in life – explore on, collegiettes!

Sequin Halter Dress in Champagne, $32.90, available at Forever 21

Be the belle of the ball in this shimmery, glimmering, to-die-for dress! The oh-so-flattering halter-top and champagne sequins are sure to look amazing on anyone; it’s totally wish list-worthy!

Say What? Juniors’ Quilted Sweatshirt in White XO, $34, available at Macy’s

I love ya like XO! When we saw this ah-mazing metallic-printed, quilted top, we couldn’t help but swoon. Show your love (and love of style) with this on-trend sweatshirt that would make even Queen Bey bow down!

Sequined Abstract Pattern Dress in Blush/Rose Gold, $37.90, available at Forever 21

Go glam! This abstract sequined pattern is perfectly polished and pretty – just what you need to stand out in a crowd at the party, whether it’s New Year’s Eve, a formal, a birthday or a Saturday night!

Nasty Gal x Private Party I Can’t Tee, $48, available at Nasty Gal

For moments when you, your roomie, or your bestie simply cannot even, this tongue-in-cheek tee is the easiest way to tell the world exactly what you’re thinking: “I can’t.” Even when you totally could.

Bar III Geometric-Print Skater Skirt in Black Combo, $49.50, available at Macy’s

Prepare to fall for this fun and flirty geometric print (we know we did!). Ready to rock with tights and booties for the cooler weather, this skirt is exactly what every collegiette closet is craving!

Style&co. Faux-Leather-Panel Comfort-Waist Leggings in Deep Black, $49.50, available at Macy’s

Equestrian meets edginess this season, and we’re all over it! These ultra-flattering leggings are sophisticated enough to wear out on Friday night, but comfy enough to wear to Monday classes. Win win!

UNDER $100

Good Luck Charm Top in Blue & White, $50, available on Tobi

Take some style inspiration from the snow and ice this season (or Elsa from Frozen, if you’d rather)! We’re obsessed with the floaty layering and the crisscrossed V back!

Nasty Gal on the Town Crop Top, $58, available at Nasty Gal

Wish list-worthy style comes in all shapes, sizes and colors, and we’re completely crushing on this plum peplum bustier! Rock it with high-waisted jeans or a fitted skirt for a prime-time party look that’s sure to impress.

Nasty Gal Sweetheart Skater Dress in Hunter Green, $68, available at Nasty Gal

Allow us to introduce you to the holiday party dress to end all holiday party dresses: with an evergreen shade that has us dreaming of holly boughs and a sweetheart neckline to swoon over, it’s the chic skater dress our closets were waiting for!

Nasty Gal Christy Dress, $68, available at Nasty Gal

Everyone knows a red dress is unforgettable, so make yourself (or your sister/friend/roomie) even more memorable in this fit and flare number from Nasty Gal!

Girls Club Sweater, $68, available at Nasty Gal

X marks the spot on our latest style craving: this comfy-cool, on-trend sweater from Nasty Gal. Nothing beats classic black and white this winter (and, let’s face it, every other time of year)!

Bar III Cap-Sleeve V-Neck Snakeskin-Embossed Flared Dress in Nocturne, $79.50, available at Macy’s

Look no further for the ultimate party dress! Whether you want to look the part at the holiday party or turn heads on New Year’s Eve, this style-savvy snakeskin-embossed dress is the fabulously flattering piece you’ve been waiting for.

Women Cashmere V-Neck Sweater in Blue, $79.90, available at UNIQLO

100 percent cashmere, 100 percent luxe. Ultra-soft and oh-so-flattering, this V-neck sweater is exactly what the ladies on your shopping list need to brave the winter weather!

Bar III High-Low Graphic-Knit Cardigan in Sphinx Combo, $89.50, available at Macy’s

We’re all about the asymmetrical cuts this season, and this graphic-knit number is topping the charts. The only question left is which of your friends or sisters deserves it most!

Maison Jules Colorblocked Marled-Knit Cardigan in Oatmeal Combo, $89.50, available at Macy’s

Can’t you just imagine curling up in this cardigan with a hot chocolate in hand and a book by your side? We can feel the coziness just by looking at it! It’s a winter essential worthy of any wish list!

Women Cashmere Crew-Neck Cardigan in Red, $99.90, available at UNIQLO

Keep the coziness going with this super soft cashmere cardigan from UNIQLO! The warm red color makes us feel like snuggling up by the fire, and the slim silhouette makes it a go-to style staple.

kensie Asymmetrical Perforated Faux-Suede Moto Jacket in Black, $99.99, available at Macy’s

Let your city-chic style speak for itself in this eye-catching moto jacket! It’s the wish list-worthy gift your friend will never forget (and you’ll want to score yourself). Twinning, anyone?

OVER $100

Nasty Gal x Private Party Rosé All Day Sweatshirt, $100, available at Nasty Gal

Love rosé? So do we. Spill your secret (but not your wine) with this cheeky-chic, crew-neck sweatshirt!

RACHEL Rachel Roy Sleeveless Mixed-Media Embossed Dress in Black, $109, available at Macy’s

Our snakeskin obsession continues with this mixed-media perfection, which calls to the Posh Spice in all of us. Never again settle for any old LBD; you deserve only the best!

Free People Snow Angel Long-Sleeve Intarsia-Knit Sweater in Ballet Combo, $128, available at Macy’s

There’s nothing better than wrapping up in a cozy sweater – except maybe looking cute while you do it. Give the gift of swoon-worthy winter style with this effortlessly on-trend sweater!

Charter Club Cashmere Raglan-Sleeve Colorblocked Sweater in Heather Camel Combo, $159, available at Macy’s

Colorblocking and cashmere – are our eyes playing tricks, or did Christmas come early this year?! We’re dying to add this super soft piece to our wardrobes ASAP.

Free People Rodeo Bella Long-Sleeve Sheer Dress in Ivory, $168, available at Macy’s

For the inner snow angel in all of us! Give your free-spirited best friend the dress she’ll never want to take off, and make the winter wonderland last all year long!

 

Kate is the Associate Editor of Her Campus. Before joining the staff full-time, Kate was the Campus Correspondent for the HC Skidmore College chapter as well as an editorial intern, Love editor, and national contributing writer for HC. In addition to her work with Her Campus, Kate has been a Sex & Love stringer and digital editorial intern for WomensHealthMag.com and an Inner Circle Trendspotter for MTV. Kate graduated from Skidmore College summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor of Arts in English and French. In her spare time, Kate is usually spotted writing fiction, playing tennis, reading pop culture blogs until her eyes hurt, baking cookies, or dreaming up her next travel adventure.
As the Senior Designer, Kelsey is responsible for the conceptualization and design of solutions that support and strengthen Her Campus on all levels. While managing junior designers, Kelsey manages and oversees the creative needs of Her Campus’s 260+ chapters nationwide and abroad. Passionate about campaign ideation and finding innovative design solutions for brands, Kelsey works closely with the client services team to develop integrated marketing and native advertising campaigns for Her Campus clients such as Macy’s, UGG, Merck, Amtrak, Intel, TRESemmé and more. A 2012 college graduate, Kelsey passionately pursued English Literature, Creative Writing and Studio Art at Skidmore College. Born in and native to Massachusetts, Kelsey supplements creative jewelry design and metal smithing with a passion for fitness and Boston Bruins hockey. Follow her on Twitter: @kelsey_thornFollow her on Instagram: @kelsey_thorn