With the holidays looming ahead, trendsetters will soon be perfecting their outfit choices for Christmas dinner and festive functions. Whether you plan to wear an ugly Christmas sweater or dress in sequins which can be spotted from outer space, the holiday season calls for embellishment. After all, there’s no time like the present to stun in all manner of glittery ensembles, paired with matching baubles to suit the occasion.

As we comb through our own closets here at Real Style, we decided to catch up with Yahoo Style editor-in-chief Joe Zee. The Hong Kong-born and Canadian-raised stylist and fashion expert spoke with us about his favourite winter trends, tips for embracing holiday sparkle and his best suggestions for dressing for the season’s soirées. If you’re contemplating what to wear to your office party or currently hunting for a New Year’s Eve dress, Zee offered his best style advice for embracing seasonal fashion.