Christene Barberich, editor-in-chief

While it's easy to stray toward fancy dresses for cold-weather soirées, a pair of statement trousers is a fabulously unexpected twist (and how awesome is it that these came from Zara?). Keep your top and shoes neutral for balance, and choose a strong lip color to hold its own against the prints. Christene always brings it with the party pants.

Equipment Tuxedo Diem Black Chiffon Top, $188, available at Equipment; Barneys New York Co-Op Lacey Heels, $239, available at Barneys; Kate Spade Pucker Up Lipstick, $24, available at Nordstrom; Emanuel Ungaro Vintage Belted Coat, $589.57, available at FarFetch; Zara Printed Trousers, $49.90, available at Zara.